Illnesses affect women differently, therefore their health care should be different as well. Keck Medical Center of USC understands this, which is why a comprehensive women’s health program is offered that caters to the unique needs of our patients.

The difference is noticeable right away. It begins with an initial extensive visit with an internal medicine physician, which allows the physician to address the patient’s specific health care needs, evaluate the patient’s medical history and develop individual preventive care strategies. Along with the standard physical, which includes a pelvic and breast exam, the physician also reviews immunizations, nutrition, home issues, stress, menopause and numerous other women's health issues.

The women’s health program also emphasizes a high level of patient education, which includes giving patients up-to-date literature on specific health issues and helping patients locate various community and hospital resources.

Program faculty and staff are dedicated primarily to women's health, which means they are experts in new developments in medical research related to breast cancer, osteoporosis, heart disease, hormone replacement therapy, and other health topics that are specific to women.

The program is based in the Healthcare Consultation Center II and at The Doctors of USC -Downtown, conveniently located in the Bank of America Plaza at 333 South Hope Street in downtown Los Angeles.

The Harold E. and Henrietta C. Lee Breast Center

At the Harold E. and Henrietta C. Lee Breast Center, a multidisciplinary team of experienced physicians and scientists dedicated to breast cancer research deliver state-of-the-art patient care. The center, located on the first floor of USC Norris Cancer Hospital, brings together the latest technology and clinical expertise along with emotional support and compassionate care. Counseling, diagnosis, treatment, reconstruction, after-care treatment and image enhancement are all in one location.

The Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic for Women’s Cancers

The Lynne Cohen Preventive Care Clinic for Women’s Cancers unites research, screening and clinical care for women at increased risk for ovarian and breast cancers. Housed within the Harold E. and Henrietta C. Lee Breast Center, the clinic is open to patients for a half day once a week. More than a dozen physicians, researchers and other health professionals from a spectrum of disciplines at USC are involved in the clinic.

USC Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Keck Medical Center of USC has helped women conceive healthy babies for over 20 years. We are experts in all forms of infertility treatment including IVF, egg freezing and fertility preservation. Because of the individualized and personalized care we provide, we have earned the trust and gratitude of thousands of hopeful parents. We never lose sight of the fact that each patient who walks through our door is an individual with unique needs.

As a leader in fertility-related clinical research, including achieving unprecedented success with egg freezing, we are dedicated to developing treatment breakthroughs and providing all potential parents reliable and scientifically valid alternatives for building families.

For more information, please visit USC Fertility or the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Obstetric Services

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology practice provides excellent care across the broad spectrum of women's health services. In addition, our extensive clinical research activities place our practice on the leading edge of women's services.

The Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at USC provides a full spectrum of consultative and operative services for normal and complicated pregnancies. Services provided:

• High resolution 3 and 4 dimensional ultrasound
• Amniocentesis
• CVS
• Multidisciplinary care for complex fetal conditions
• Fetal surgery and medical therapy
• Medical complications of pregnancy
• Preconception consultation
• Complete obstetric care for selected pregnancy complications

For additional information, please visit The Institute for Maternal Fetal Health or the USC Perinatal Group. 

Emphasis on Complex Conditions

In addition to our outstanding maternal/child services, our expertise is far-reaching, encompassing reproduction genetics, gynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, breast disease, contraception and menopause. In addition, Keck Medical Center of USC is renowned for treating patients with particularly complex conditions such as:

• Abnormal bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Incontinence
• Infertility
• Fibroids
• Pelvic pain
• Pelvic tumors
• Vaginal support disorders