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CLOSED FOR BUSINESS
Dear Patients,
It is with great disappointment that Dr. Foust must announce the closure of practice at Port Orange Gynecology. As a small private business, we have struggled against setbacks ever since the COVID lock-down. Five employees dwindled to one on Sep 29, 2021 with the unexpected early exit of our manager. We will no longer be able to provide your medical care. Existing appointments are cancelled, and we cannot reschedule them. You will have to find another Ob-Gyn office or other option for your routine or specialized gynecology care.
Luckily, we have excellent Ob-Gyn's in our medical community. If you need help choosing, it is best to contact your insurance company to find a provider in network with your insurance that is accepting new patients.
***As a reminder, your health records are confidential. The secure portal will remain open for now, but not beyond 2021. A copy of your records can be released to your new Ob-Gyn with your signed release form. You can use our form or theirs and either mail it or FAX it to 888.987.7157.
Remember, if you verified your PCP at each visit, then they should already receive visit summaries and copies of labs and imaging, including pap smears and mammogram reports.
Thank you for trusting us with your health care needs. It has been a pleasure to know you and to provide your care. We wish you the best in the future.
Sincerely,
Paula M Foust, MD and Traci Owens, Med Asst
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Helpful Resources: Click on the green headings for links.
Visit ACOG's website for further information regarding various gynecological questions and concerns.
Human Papillomavirus is the most common sexually transmitted infection. There are many strains of the virus, and some of those strains can cause serious health concerns such as warts or cancers. It is important to be informed and with routine exams you can greatly reduce your risk of any adverse effects of this virus.
Gardasil is a series of 3 injections given over a 6-month period. It is the only HPV vaccine that helps protect against the four types of the virus that are shown to cause higher rates of warts and cervical cancer. Please contact our office to set up an appointment to discuss whether Gardasil is right for you.
Pessaries are silicone devices that are used to support certain pelvic organs that have "fallen" (or prolapsed) and reposition them to their original position. There are many different kinds of pessaries that are designed for various needs and diagnoses. A discussion with our medical staff can help determine if a pessary is right for you and which type would suit your needs.
Types of Birth Control Offered at Port Orange Gyn
Nexplanon is a small flexible plastic implant that is inserted into the upper arm and protects from pregnancy for up to 3 years.
Mirena is a soft plastic intrauterine contraceptive (IUD) that is inserted in your uterus and lasts up to 5 years.
Skyla is a soft plastic intrauterine contraceptive (IUD) that is inserted in your uterus and lasts up to 3 years.
Nuvaring is a ring that you insert yourself at home similarly to the way you insert a tampon. It remains in the vagina for 3 weeks to prevent pregnancy, then you remove it for 1 week and repeat that cycle each month.
Novasure is an endometrial ablasian procedure that can reduce or stop your menstrual bleeding.
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