 Gynecology for Maryland's Eastern Shore |
Corsica Women's Health |
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General Office Policy At Corsica Women’s Health everyone who enters our office is treated with dignity and respect regardless of age, color, creed, sexual orientation or social status. We are here to listen to your concerns and provide unbiased advice and care to the best of our ability. Confidentiality Since many personal matters are discussed here, one of our primary principles is that of maintaining confidentiality. Our Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policy is provided to each client annually in writing. It is also posted on the wall in our waiting room. For more information, visit http://www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy/ Billing/insurance/payments We also have a written policy regarding billing, insurance, and payment issues. Please request a copy if needed. We accept cash, checks and credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, and Discover), and we participate in most insurance plans including Medicaid and Medicare. For some high-cost items such as intrauterine devices, we may ask for prepayment, or for you to obtain the item prior to your visit. Electronic Medical Records Our office uses electronic medical records (EMR) which you will find convenient and efficient to access. EMR enhances our ability to communicate with your primary care provider and to integrate laboratory and imaging results into your chart. It also allows us to send prescriptions directly to your pharmacy electronically, eliminating the need for handwritten prescriptions which can be difficult to read, can be misinterpreted or get lost. Directions We are in the Centreville Business Campus; the postal address is 202 Coursevall Drive, Suite 107, Centreville, Maryland 21620. The nearest main road is Highway 213. From the South, take Route 213 north, go one mile past Route 301 to the first traffic light. Turn right onto Coursevall Drive. We are in the brick building on your right when you get to the end of the road. Look for Suite 107. From the North, take Route 213 south through the town of Centreville. About one mile from the center of town, there is a traffic light at Coursevall Drive. You will see Queenstown bank on your left. Turn left onto Coursevall Drive. We are in the brick building on your right when you get to the end of the road. Look for Suite 107.
Staff
John J. LaFerla, MD, MPH is an experienced and accomplished gynecologist with many years of clinical experience. He had an academic practice for several years, performing research and teaching medical students and young doctors before settling on Maryland’s Eastern Shore in 2001. Dr. LaFerla has helped to deliver over 5,000 babies in his career, but now focuses solely on women’s health care both in the office in Centreville, and at Chester River Hospital in Chestertown where he performs gynecologic surgery. He holds a lifetime certification by the American Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists after completing medical school in Albany, New York and residency at the University of Rochester. Dr. LaFerla has also had training in both mind/body medicine and public health, and serves part-time as the Deputy Health Officer at Talbot County Health Department. Dr. LaFerla believes strongly in prevention and staying well. For example, our office was the first location on the Eastern Shore where young women could get vaccinated against HPV, the virus implicated in cervical cancer. His client centered approach to medicine means that the focus always remains on the patients’ needs. We thus provide care that is individualized for each woman.
Pamela M. Fleckenstein, CRNP has been helping women on the Eastern Shore for decades. She especially enjoys educating young women about their bodies and helping them through life’s transitions such as adolescence and menopause. She performs the full range of ambulatory gynecologic care including pap smears, annual check-ups, breast screening, and in-office biopsies. She also diagnoses and treats infections such as vaginitis, sexually transmitted illnesses, and urinary tract infections. Another area of expertise is in helping women select the best form of contraception. Pam is certified by the state of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene and by the National Certification Corporation as a Woman’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner. She is licensed by the Maryland State Board of Nursing. She attained both BSN and MSN degrees from Wilmington College, having previously attended Salisbury State and Radford Universities. She is active in many community organizations.
Denise Richardson, RDMS performs ultrasound examinations in our office using the latest up-to-date equipment. She has over 16 years of experience and is certified by the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Denise attended Chesapeake College as well as the UMBC School of Ultrasound. She later had clinical training at several major hospitals on the Western Shore. To thoroughly evaluate pelvic structures, she often will perform vaginal as well as abdominal ultrasound.
How to contact us The office is open from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM each day except closing at noon on Wednesdays and at 3PM on Fridays. We do close from noon to 1PM each day for lunch. We also close on standard national holidays and on the Friday following Thanksgiving. Our main phone number is 410 758 1250. This line will accept phone messages and we try to respond to your messages within one business day. If your problem is urgent, or if you need to contact Dr. LaFerla during non-business hours, then please call 911 (if an emergency) or call the Chester River Hospital switchboard at 410 778 3300. If you wish to send us a fax, the number is 443 262 8001. Although we do not recommend sending personal or confidential information via e-mail, you may leave a comment or ask a general question at: info@corsicawomenshealth.com
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