A commonly used abbreviation. OB is short for obstetrics or for an obstetrician, a physician who delivers babies. GYN is short for gynecology or for a gynecologist, a physician who specializes in treating diseases of the female reproductive organs.
oladoc can help book an appointment with an obstetrician in Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore and has specialists across Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore. Patients can call us at 04238900939 to book an appointment with a specialist for their needs. Patients can also book an online doctor video consultation with top obstetricians all across the country. Top obstetricians practicing in Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore include Dr. Fareeha Omer (practicing in Al-Shafi Hospital), Dr. Sophia Umair Bajwa (practicing in Bajwa Hospital & Cardiac Center (Allama Iqbal Town)), Dr. Sumbal Khalid (practicing in Al-Shafi Hospital), Dr. Afshan Riaz Gill (practicing in Bajwa Hospital & Cardiac Center (Allama Iqbal Town)).
Obstetricians are usually also specialized in gynecology and thus are qualified to provide prenatal and postnatal care to the pregnant mothers. They are usually also able to perform surgeries such as a c-section on women who need it.