Women's Health
Care that knows which chapter you're in.
Obstetrics, gynecology, breast health, gynecologic surgery, menopause and fertility — six specialties, one coordinated team, one appointment request.
Why This Matters
Most women don't need “an OB-GYN.” They need one of six specific teams.
The phrase “women's health” covers everything from a first prenatal visit to fibroid surgery to managing menopause at 52. Treating it as one category is why so many people get routed twice. Vanderbilt Health organises around the six specialties women actually search for — and connects them behind one shared record.
The Six Specialties
Find the team that fits what you need
Obstetrics
Obstetrics & Maternity Care
Prenatal care, delivery and postpartum support, including maternal-fetal medicine for high-risk pregnancies and a Level III NICU.
Care at a Glance
What coordinated women's health looks like
- 6
Specialty teams
under one coordinated women's health service line
- 3 days
Median wait, first appointment
new women's health patients [DEMO DATA]
- 94%
Routed correctly first time
after sub-specialty intake triage [DEMO DATA]
- 12
Middle Tennessee locations
women's health clinics [DEMO DATA]
Not sure which specialist you need?
Our plain-language guide explains what each of the six women's health specialties treats, so you can book the right appointment first time.
Common Questions
Choosing a women's health specialist
Obstetrics covers pregnancy, delivery and postpartum care. Gynecology covers ongoing reproductive health outside of pregnancy — well-woman exams, contraception, screening and the treatment of gynecologic conditions. Many clinicians are trained in both, but at Vanderbilt Health they are scheduled as separate clinics.
No referral is required to request a women's health appointment at Vanderbilt Health. Submit a request describing your symptoms and the intake team routes you to the appropriate specialty.
Gynecologic surgery treats fibroids, endometriosis, prolapse and persistent abnormal bleeding. Most procedures are performed laparoscopically or robotically, with a shorter recovery than open surgery.
Screening recommendations vary by personal and family risk. Breast health at Vanderbilt Health provides 3D screening mammography and will advise on the right starting age and interval for your risk profile.
Yes. Menopause and midlife health is a distinct clinic that manages symptoms alongside long-term bone and cardiovascular health, rather than treating each complaint separately.
Most new women's health appointments at Vanderbilt Health are offered within a few business days. Urgent concerns are triaged at intake. [DEMO DATA]
Why Vanderbilt Health
An academic medical center, organised around you
Six specialties, one record and the research depth of an academic health system.
One Record, Every Specialty
Your obstetrician, surgeon and breast health team see the same chart. You do not repeat your history at every door.
Access to Research and Trials
As an academic medical center, Vanderbilt Health offers treatment options and clinical trials that community practices often cannot.
Care Close to Home
Women's health clinics across Middle Tennessee, with complex and surgical care available in Nashville when you need it.
Scheduling That Respects Your Time
Request online, describe what's actually happening and get routed to the right specialist without a wasted visit.
