Primary Care

Access to a trusted primary care provider is integral to a healthy lifestyle. The highly skilled women’s health practitioners at Southdale ObGyn are proud to fill that role for many women in Edina and Burnsville, Minnesota. If you’re overdue for a primary care visit, call or click to schedule an appointment at your earliest convenience.

Why is it so important to have a primary care provider?

Primary care is the starting point for all of your health services. Working with a skilled primary care provider is like having a personal health “coach” to coordinate all of the services you need to thrive.

Many women choose to use Southdale ObGyn as their primary care provider. The OBGYN practice offers various services, including routine physicals, laboratory screening, vaccines, ultrasounds, and bone density scans. They can also order mammograms and colonoscopies.

Women with complicated medical issues might need to see a specialist. Southdale ObGyn works with you to coordinate care as needed. Practitioners are also able to diagnose and manage depression and anxiety, with a focus on postpartum and perimenopause mental health issues.

Women continue their care with the OBGYN practice long after their families are complete, and they encourage all patients to maintain a healthy lifestyle and minimize health risks.

What is included in primary care?

Primary care services at Southdale ObGyn include:

• Preventive care for women, teens, and adolescents
• Birth control, contraceptive counseling, and services
• Preconception care
• Prenatal care
• Perimenopause care 
• Menopause care
• Cancer screening (cervical and breast)
• Immunizations
• Nutritional and exercise counseling
• Diabetes screening

Services are also available for mental health issues and conditions, including anxiety and depression.

Is preconception care included in primary care?

Yes. Southdale ObGyn recommends a preconception counseling visit for women of all ages who plan to become pregnant—either for the first time or to add to their families.

They will cover the following topics with you:

• Your health history
• Family health history for you and your partner
• Lifestyle habits for you and your partner

Preconception care should begin at least three months before you become pregnant, but some women need more time to prepare their bodies for pregnancy. Be sure also to discuss your partner's health during your visit.

Many women choose Southdale ObGyn as their primary care provider because of their skilled and friendly staff and range of services. 

Call the office to schedule your visit if you’re looking for a primary care provider. Or, you can book an appointment online, which is fast and easy.