Women are better than men. Don’t take it from me; take it from Dr. Malcolm Barfield. Word for word: “Women are better patients than men.” And it’s a good thing that he feels this way, considering he’s a gynecological surgeon and co-founder of The Georgia Advanced Surgery Center for Women, along with Dr. Hugo Ribot.
This brand new, state of the art facility in Cartersville provides minimally invasive gynecological procedures in an outpatient setting. The center concentrates on making the treatment for benign gynecological needs as painless as possible. Equipped with a mostly female staff, the latest H-D laparoscopic equipment, and a unique outlook on the services they provide, The Georgia Advanced Surgery Center is looking out for the patient 100 percent of the time.
Providing minimally invasive surgeries is a huge passion for Dr. Barfield (pictured right). “Focusing on the patient’s safety and comfort is so important,” affirms Dr. Barfield, who notes that patients who undergo hysterectomies at the center go home two to three hours after the procedure. This means no unsightly incisions and–the best news–a quicker, less painful recovery. “Our patients usually only need pain medication for two or three days following hysterectomies,” he says.
The goal of providing procedures like this–as well as a vision for lowering the risk of infection associated with traditional hospitals and helping patients navigate the financial insurance maze–is what inspired Dr. Barfield and Dr. Ribot to open the center. Surgical solutions provided at the center cover everything from infertility, endometriosis and ovarian cysts to bladder control problems and heavy periods.
“Men have been number one in medicine for so long, and it’s time to take a closer look at improving medical techniques and screening geared towards women,” says Dr. Barfield. A man who thinks that women need more attention…now that’s refreshing!
The Georgia Advanced Surgery Center for Women was recently named a “Center of Excellence” by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. Visit http://www.ga-advancedsurgerycenter.com for more information, or call 678-605-9399. The center is conveniently located at 958-A Joe Frank Harris Parkway, Suite 107, in Cartersville, Georgia, 30120.
