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Evergreen Surgery & Physicians Center
PROFILE
Eastside Maternal Fetal Medicine’s (MFM) outpatient clinic at Evergreen Hospital Medical Center provides perinatal care for high-risk pregnancy and pregnancy complications.
UNIT FOCUS
Comprehensive prenatal diagnosis, high level (2-3) pregnancy ultrasound, one of a few certified first trimester screening (Nuchal Translucency) centers in the state, perinatal medical consultation, antepartum testing, genetic counseling and fetal therapy programs. Features specialized pregnancy programs including Diabetes, Multiples, Hypertension and Fetal Therapy. Our Fetal Therapy program is one of the few in the U.S. that offers fetoscopic laser ablation therapy for Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome.
PATIENT CARE DELIVERY MODEL
Utilizing high technology, MFM team works collaboratively with referring physicians regarding specialized care needs for patients. We also treat private patients for the more intensive high-risk care. Patient education is encouraged and promoted.
TEAM MEMBERS
MFM physicians are board eligible/board certified perinatologists – obstetrician gynecologists specializing in pregnancy complications and obstetrical ultrasound. MFM team members include ARNP, genetic counselors, perinatal ultrasonographers, specialized RN’s, certified medical assistants, certified RN diabetic educators and administrative support staff.
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff scheduling provides coverage for outpatient clinic appointments, physician rounds and physician services for hospital inpatients. On-call physician available 24/7.
STAFF ORIENTATION
New hires participate in a unit orientation program.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Successful completion of regularly scheduled skills labs is required. Participation in optional continuing education opportunities is strongly encouraged and supported. In-services augment skills assessment. Specific perinatal in-service case review for clinic/hospital staff.