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Joe Heyman, MD - Home Page, Joe Heyman, MD , - Practice Locations - How I can meet your needs - Looking inside the uterus for problem bleeding. - Microscopic cervix examination for problem Paps. - Key-hole surgery (Laparoscopy) - Eliminating uterine lining for heavy bleeding - My Resume - Staff Information, Barbara O'Toole - Using Encrypted Email on This Website - Emergencies: (978) 963-4487 - Online Consultation - HRT and the New WHI Study	Home Page   Care Philosophy I am here to serve you with respect, privacy and genuine regard for your concerns and needs. I believe you should always be in control of your own body and health care. Practice Locations  Joe Heyman, MD -- Caring for Women  See map Amesbury Health Center 24 Morrill Place Amesbury, Massachusetts  01913 (978) 388-1259 Available Services  Gynecology Birth control including sterilization Menopause Annual check-ups Infertility Osteoporosis Vaginal infections Ovarian cysts, pain, endometriosis Abnormal Pap Smears Menstrual problems Balloon therapy Incontinence Sexual Problems Insurance All Massachusetts Insurance companies. Most New Hampshire plans. Medicare, Medicaid, MassHealth. 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WebLink Endometrial Ablation / ACOG Thermachoice Uterine Balloon Therapy /  WebLink Sling procedure for urinary incontinence (Adobe Reader) /  WebLink Cancer Information Endometrial Cancer / NIH What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer / NIH Breast and Ovarian Cancer Screening / NIH Cancer of the Uterus / ACOG Tumor Markers / NIH Cancer of the Ovary / ACOG What You Need to Know About Ovarian Cancer / NIH Common Procedures Ultrasound Exams / ACOG Conditions I treat Ovarian Cysts / ACOG Ectopic Pregnancy / ACOG Pelvic Inflammatory Disease / ACOG Molluscum Contagiosum /  WebLink Abnormal Pap Test Results / ACOG Cervical Dysplasia / AMA Disorders of the Vulva / ACOG Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer: Questions and Answers / NIH Vulvodynia / ACOG Human Papillomavirus Infection / ACOG Repeated Miscarriage / ACOG Dysmenorrhea / ACOG Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG Cervical Dysplasia / AMA Endometriosis / NIH Early Pregnancy Loss: Miscarriage and Molar Pregnancy / ACOG Vaginitis: Causes and Treatments / ACOG Kegel Exercises for Urinary Incontinence /  WebLink Urinary Incontinence /  WebLink Urinary Incontinence / ACOG Urinary Incontinence / ACOG Pelvic Support Problems / ACOG Urinary Tract Infections in Adults / NIH Urinary Tract Infections / ACOG Endometriosis / ACOG Endometriosis / ACOG Pelvic Pain / ACOG Osteoporosis / ACOG Uterine Fibroids / ACOG Headache Headache / ACOG How Is Migraine Treated? / AMA Menstruation and Premenstrual Syndrome Premenstrual Syndrome / ACOG Fitness & Bone Health For Women: The Skeletal Risk of Overtraining / NIH Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause / ACOG Abnormal Uterine Bleeding / ACOG Midlife and Menopause Los años de la menopausia / ACOG Herbal Products for Menopause / ACOG Medem Learning Center: Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) / Medem New October 2004 Guidelines for Hormones and Menopause /  WebLink Midlife Transitions: A Guide to Approaching Menopause / ACOG The Menopause Years / ACOG Hormone Therapy / ACOG Hormone Therapy: Introduction / AMA Hormone Replacement Therapy: Other Medications Prescribed With HRT / AMA Hormone Replacement Therapy: Forms and Administration / AMA Hormone Replacement Therapy: Making the Decision / AMA Osteoporosis Prevention, Diagnosis and Therapy / NIH Sexuality, Conception and Contraception Pain During Intercourse / ACOG Sexuality and Sexual Problems / ACOG JAMA Patient Page: Sexual Dysfunction — Silence About Sexual Problems Can Hurt Relationships / JAMA/Archives Contraception and Adolescents / AAP Condom Use by Adolescents / AAP Is Hormonal Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Sickle Cell Disease? / ACOG What Hormonal Contraceptive Options Are Available for Women Taking Anticonvulsants or Antibiotics? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Older than 35 Years? / ACOG Emergency Contraception / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women With Chronic Hypertension? / ACOG Are Hormonal Contraceptives Safe for Women with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Diabetes? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Migraine Headaches? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women Who Smoke Cigarettes? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with Lipid Disorders? / ACOG Is Combination Oral Contraceptive Use Safe for Women with a History of Thromboembolism? / ACOG Barrier Methods of Contraception / ACOG Does the Use of Combination Oral Contraceptives Increase the Risk of Breast Cancer in Women with Fibrocystic Breast Changes, Fibroadenoma, or a Family History of Breast Cancer? / ACOG Contraception / NIH Birth Control Pills / ACOG Especially for Teens: Birth Control / ACOG Frequently Asked Questions About Lesbian Health / HHS Depo-Provera /  WebLink The Intrauterine Device / ACOG Treating Infertility / ACOG JAMA Patient Page: Infertility Options / JAMA/Archives Sexually Transmitted 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Accept Privacy Policy New User? Shortcuts: »Prepare for your next appointment »Go to your iHealthRecord   Announcements WHAT DO I DO ABOUT HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY NOW???? Please go to the left border of this page in the blue area at the very bottom. Please read the article entitled "HRT and the New WHI Study". I hope that it will help you make a decision on your own. If you need my help, please either make an appointment or use "Online Consultation". Joe Heyman, MD July 13, 2001 A BRAND NEW SOLO PRACTICE STARTED APRIL 3, 2001 Having spent 28 years practicing obstetrics and gynecology in the Merrimac Valley, I now am practicing gynecology on my own. Those of you who know me understand my role as an advocate for my patients. Nothing is more important to me than your satisfaction with my care -- and that will never change. If you wish to make an appointment, please call (978) 388-1259. If you need emergency care call me at (978) 963-4487. You can also email a request for an appointment after signing up and logging in on this website. THE "PAPERLESS" OFFICE We have NO PAPER CHARTS whatsoever! All patient information is held in a password protected computer server. All of the patient information resides on that protected system. This makes it possible for us to provide much more personal care than most folks are accustomed to receiving -- at the same time that it keeps our costs way down. We need no transcriptions, no transport of paper files, no storage of files -- far fewer people between you and your physician. I hope you will ask for a copy of your visit the next time you see us, so that you can see how efficient our system can be. INFORMATION ON THIS SITE I have listed many articles for you to examine. I know how hard it is to be sure web information is reliable. These articles come from very reliable sources. Some are written for people with no medical background. Others are more difficult to understand and may be written for medical folks. I have included the professional articles because I think they may answer questions you have. I respect your ability to ask questions when you don't understand something. So don't ever be reluctant to call with a question. MY FEW MINUTES OF FAME! Under the heading, "Advocacy", I have included links to articles and stories related to my dedication to patient and physician advocacy. Many of you know that I have been very active at the Massachusetts Medical Society and the American Medical Association. I love both organizations. They both have afforded me many opportunities to speak out on behalf of patients and physicians and on behalf of that special relationship between us. These links are my few moments of fame. They reward me for caring about you. You can find me on the page by going to the menu at the top of your internet explorer and clicking "edit" and "find" and typing in the word "Heyman" and clicking "OK". EMAIL If you register on this site, you will be able to contact me by email. You can make appointments, request prescription refills and send general messages. We have office hours on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10 AM to 5 PM. The office is closed on Mondays and Fridays. Please read "Using Encrypted Email on This Website". YOUR PREVIOUS RECORDS If you are coming to see me for the very first time in my new location, please try to have your records sent -- or bring them with you. I will sort out what I need. We will scan into our computer what is likely to be helpful or important in the future. We can shred the rest, or you may have the portion we are not saving. Thanks for your help! I'm proud to announce that our practice is now offering an exciting new service: A free and secure interactive health record for all my patients. By clicking the "iHealthRecord" button above the login box, you can build a record for yourself or for those you care for (a parent, child, and/or spouse), keep it in a centralized place and share it with other physicians if you wish. Please build records for you and your family and find out more about the iHealthRecord by clicking on the button above! ONLINE CONSULTATION: A NEW SERVICE Can we save you an office visit? My goal is to provide convenient service. I care about you and respect your time. I am offering "Secure Messaging" for routine office communications (appointment requests, prescription refills, and general messaging to discuss a bill or other clerical question). Also,I offer "Online Consultations" for clinical questions. Both services are available here. "Online Consultations" include a charge to you if they involve significant physician time to address, or when they serve as a substitute for an office visit. Both "Secure Messaging" and "Online Consultations" can be accessed here by clicking on the "Register with Your Physician" area. I use a secure network to communicate with you because standard email is not sufficiently secure, does not live up to federal liability standards and may inadvertently expose your clinical records and information to your employer or other unintended people. I know that coming in for an office visit is not always convenient and has a real cost to you as a patient. Co-payments, gas and parking, lost wages, child care and other real costs of office visits add up. I am sensitive to these costs and the value of your time. My "Online Consultations" service and modest associated fee are designed to save you money when your questions, that previously required an office visit, can be adequately answered online. "Online Consultations" is not the ideal service for all patients, but it will serve the needs of many. We are happy to offer this service and convenience to you. Let me remind you that it may take some time for me to see your message, so please DO NOT use any email on my web site for urgent problems. I may insist that some questions require an office visit.		Use of this site means you agree to Medem's Terms of Service.
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