Kirshbaum, Frank MD

I chose a career in obstetrics and gynecology so I could take care of women and assist them through all the different stages of life. My relationship with patients often starts with that first visit to the gynecologist and then progresses to contraception and planning a pregnancy. Caring for patients through infertility or complications in pregnancy then moves on to annual exams and postmenopausal concerns like hormone replacement therapy or abnormal bleeding. It is wonderful to develop a personal relationship with patients and be a part of their life through all these new events.

I enjoy working cooperatively with patients to develop personalized care plans. The interaction takes into account their past history, personal preferences and an evidence based approach to medicine. After providing information and counseling the patient is able to make her own choices regarding her health care.I have been married for over 25 years. We have 3 adult children and 3 large dogs. We enjoy an active lifestyle: hiking, biking, mountain biking, skiing. Since the children are rarely home, the dogs have become our focus. We train them for obedience and agility.

I chose obstetrics and gynecology as a specialty because I enjoy doing primary care, surgery, and the excitement of obstetrics. I try to help women focus on wellness and preventative care both in gynecology and pregnancy. I see my role as a physician in womens health as a provider in evidence based medicine providing information so the patient can make the best decisions for their present and future health. What makes this career rewarding is building long standing relationships with my patients so their medical chart fills in the details about their health but I dont need it to really know the person. I think a holistic approach is very important.