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Q I like my OB-GYN, but she's not board-certified. Should I worry?(Brief Article)

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| March 01, 2001 | HOWARD, BETH | COPYRIGHT 2001 Hearst Communications, reprinted with permission of Hearst. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

A Not necessarily--but you need to find out why she's not. Although some physicians who aren't certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) may be excellent, certification ensures that your doc is appropriately qualified, says Gerson Weiss, M.D., president of the ABOG. Board requirements include a four-year residency and an oral and written exam, as well as practice in the field of obstetrics and gynecology.

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