Lew-ann Parham, NP
About Lew-ann Parham, NP
If you desire a highly qualified professional to address your health care needs, then you will want to see our nurse practitioner, Lew-ann Parham, RNC, WHNP. Lew-ann has provided quality, compassionate care to the patients of Douglas Women’s Center, PC for more than10 years.
As a nurse practitioner, Lew-ann is qualified to provide you with many services including physical exams and Pap smears, health and wellness counseling, contraceptive care, sexually transmitted disease screening, infertility, pre-conceptual counseling, perimenopausal and menopausal education and management. Although Lew-ann does not provide obstetrical care, she can assist her patients who become pregnant by helping them select another primary provider from our practice during pregnancy. Because she cares for gynecological patients only, Lew-ann does not participate in the call rotation, allowing greater flexibility when scheduling your appointment.
Lew-ann’s core philosophy in the field of women’s health is to provide individualized care. She will take time to answer your questions and address your concerns.
What defines Lew-ann as a premier professional in women’s health? Lew-ann holds dual certification in Women’s Health/Reproductive Endocrinology/Infertility.
She has a diverse interest in Women’s health including infertility, PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome), menopause and adolescent health.
Lew-ann is proud to be a member of NCCC (National Cervical Cancer Coalition), advocating cervical health in all women by promoting prevention through education.
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Patient Education Resources
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