Alf Adler, M.D., a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist, opened The Adler Center for Women’s Health because he believes women should have choices in their health care.  In this practice, you may choose to see a midwife, a physician or both.  You may choose a medical treatment, a natural solution or a combination to resolve a health concern.  Whatever your reason for needing health care, we share information about available alternatives to help you make informed decisions about what’s right for you.

     Our physicians have advanced training and experience in treating high risk pregnancies, infertility, simple and complicated gynecological illness. Their expert skills in gynecological surgery include laser and laparoscopic surgery.  Three of our physicians speak both English and Spanish fluently. Our midwives’ knowledge of nonmedical as well as medical treatments further broadens your health care choices.  Through screening and education, they teach you how to prevent disease and illness.  Together, our physicians and midwives provide the optimum in health care.
 
  WHAT ARE MIDWIVES?

     Women of all ages choose midwives not only for childbirth care but also well-woman gynecology.  They appreciate the midwive’s knowledgeable yet non-intimidating approach.  Our midwives understand and relate to women’s issues.  They help put you at ease by scheduling ample time for each visit and encouraging you to ask questions, voice your concerns and share your preferences.  Listening to you also helps them determine treatment options that are right for you.

      Midwives specialize in a full range of care for women.  They are trained to provide pap smears, breast exams, menopausal therapy, birth control/family planning, prenatal, delivery and postpartum care, initial assessment and care of newborns.  Our midwives have many years of clinical experience, hold advanced graduate degrees and are certified by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM).  They are qualified to attend births in a hospital.
   
    Education is a strong component of midwifery care.  Focusing on your overall health, they not only treat current issues, but also teach you how to prevent future illness and disease.

     Midwives take a different approach to childbirth other than traditional obstetrical care.  They view pregnancy as a natural, healthy function, unless proven otherwise.  By closely monitoring your pregnancy, they can recognize potential difficulties early, and often prevent problems from developing.  They actively involve you in your care and welcome birth plans.

     Our midwives are part of a collaborative physician-midwife practice, The Adler Center for Women’s Health.  If you need high risk prenatal care or surgery for a gynecological concern, you benefit from the advanced medical expertise of our obstetrician/gynecological partners.

    Some of the Services We Provide:

        - The choice to see a physician or a midwife
        -  Physicians are bilingual (English/Spanish)                             DEXA Scan
        -  Annual Well Woman/Pap Smear                
        -  Breast Exams
        -  Menopausal Therapy
        -  Osteoporosis Evaluation (DEXA Scan)
        -  Birth Control/Family Planning
        -  Colposcopy
        -  Laser Surgery
        -  Laparascopic Surgery
        -  Vaginal/Abdominal Hysterectomy
        -  Management of High Risk Pregnancies
        -  Prenatal, Delivery and Postpartum Care
        -  Infertility Evaluation and Treatment
        -  Free Monthly Women's Health Seminars
        -  Monthly E-Newsletters