Blog

Robotic surgery faster with similar outcomes for endometrial cancer

  El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

Sperm Health

  El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

Pelvic Pain — Learning about Endometriosis

  El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Published on October 14, 2016 WomensHealth.gov   October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to help recognize, prevent, and respond to a serious health crisis affecting a tremendous number of women — and men — across the country. Domestic violence refers to physical, emotional, or verbal abuse between intimate partners. Though this abuse […]

Tomosynthesis/3D Mammography now at El Camino Hospital

By Silaja Yitta, MD Director of Breast Imaging & Intervention at El Camino Hospital What an exciting time in breast health! With the latest technology in cancer detection, we are finding breast cancer at earlier stages resulting in improved outcomes for our patients. Did you know that the 5 year survival rate for stage 1 breast cancer […]

The Annual Well Woman Exam

The annual well woman exam can be intimidating to some. There is understandable apprehension and worry surrounding the exam, the state of undress, the potential for discomfort.   From the physician’s point of view this visit encompasses much more than the “Pap Smear”. Your clinician will discuss topics ranging from a healthy diet, your family history […]

Open vs. Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy: Commercially Insured Costs and Readmissions

  El Camino Women’s Medical Group offers the latest Minimally Invasive Solutions for gynecologic problems.   Drs. Amy Teng, Erika Balassiano, and Pooja Gupta, all members of AAGL (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy) are highly trained and experienced in the field of Minimally Invasive Gynecgologic Surgery.   Dr. Erika Balassiano is also a graduate of the Minimally Invasive […]

July 2016: Updates on the Zika Virus Epidemic

July 27, 2016 Kristina Dragovic, MD   The Zika virus has been a hot topic in the world of Obstetrics. Within the past year there has been a significant increase in birth defects in areas where the mosquitoes that carry and transmit the virus live- starting mainly in Brazil. In addition to causing flu like […]

New non-hormonal treatment for common female problem

  The MonaLisa Touch treatment is available at El Camino Women’s Medical Group.   Call the office (650-396-8110) or email Shar (moc.n1695652166emoWo1695652166nimaC1695652166lE@ra1695652166hS1695652166) for more information. Serving Mountain View, Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Atherton, Palo Alto, Redwood City, Burlingame, Saratoga, Cupertino, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Campbell, San Jose, Santa Clara, Silicon Valley, Milpitas, South Bay, East […]