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Arizona is home to 131 verified OB-GYNs across 14 cities, with plans like UnitedHealthcare, Cigna, and Aetna widely accepted. Every listing is checked against the federal NPI registry. No paid ranking — paid placements are always labeled Featured.
OB/GYN practices provide annual well-woman exams, contraception counseling, pregnancy care and delivery, menopause management, and gynecologic surgery. Many practices in the East Valley have midwifery or nurse-practitioner support alongside the physician roster, and partner with local hospitals for delivery.
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City Select lists 131 verified OB-GYNs across 14 Arizona cities. Every listing is matched against the federal National Provider Identifier (NPI) registry, so you're seeing real, registered practices — not paid placements.
41 OB-GYNs in the directory list Medicare. Use the insurance filter to narrow by Medicare, AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid), Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and more — counts update for the city you choose.
Pick your city from the search bar or filter rail to see OB-GYNs in that area — the directory covers Phoenix (34), Scottsdale (30), Mesa (15), Gilbert (13), Glendale (13). You can also search by practice name, doctor name, insurance, or service to build a shortlist in seconds.
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Most women benefit from a yearly well-woman visit to monitor overall and reproductive health, even when everything feels fine. You may need to go more often during pregnancy, while managing a specific condition, or based on your age and history — your provider will advise a schedule.
Obstetrics is pregnancy and childbirth care; gynecology is reproductive and women's health outside of pregnancy. An OB-GYN is trained in both, so the same provider can handle annual exams and contraception as well as pregnancy and delivery.
Pap testing generally starts at age 21. From 21–29, it's typically every three years; from 30–65, every three years alone or every five years combined with an HPV test; and after 65 many women can stop if past results were normal. Your OB-GYN tailors this to your history — and a yearly visit is still recommended even when a Pap isn't due.
Usually not — current guidelines space Pap tests every three to five years for most women, depending on age and prior results. But a Pap is only one part of a well-woman visit, which is still recommended annually for overall and breast and pelvic health.
Women are generally offered yearly mammograms starting around age 40, and earlier if they're at higher risk due to family history or other factors. Your OB-GYN or primary care doctor will help decide the right starting age and frequency for you.
Often not — many health plans let women see an OB-GYN directly for well-woman care without a referral. Some HMO plans may still require one, so it's worth a quick check with your insurer if you're unsure.
A well-woman visit usually includes a review of your health history, a physical exam, breast and pelvic exams, a Pap smear when due, and a conversation about contraception, periods, menopause, or any concerns — plus screenings or referrals (like for a mammogram) based on your age and risk.
Call your OB-GYN as soon as you know you're pregnant — the first prenatal visit is usually scheduled around 8 weeks, though earlier contact lets the office advise you on prenatal vitamins and any early needs. If you have a high-risk history, they may want to see you sooner.
Plenty — annual well-woman exams, Pap and HPV screening, birth control and family planning, irregular or painful periods, menopause and hormone concerns, infections, fertility questions, and pelvic pain. OB-GYNs handle a wide range of women's reproductive and sexual health care.
An OB-GYN is a physician trained to manage routine and high-risk pregnancies, surgery, and the full range of gynecologic care. A certified nurse-midwife focuses on low-risk pregnancy, birth, and well-woman care, often with a more hands-off, supportive approach, and partners with an OB-GYN if complications arise. Many practices offer both.
Experts suggest a first visit between ages 13 and 15, often just a talk — no pelvic exam needed at that age — to build comfort, discuss periods and development, and answer questions. Pap testing itself doesn't start until 21.
Under most plans, an annual well-woman visit, screenings like Pap and mammogram, and FDA-approved contraception are covered as preventive care, often at no out-of-pocket cost. Coverage details vary, so confirm with your plan, especially for specific brands or procedures.
The first prenatal visit is usually thorough: a health and pregnancy history, physical exam, lab work, and often an early ultrasound to confirm dating, plus guidance on nutrition, prenatal vitamins, and what to expect. It's a good time to bring your questions and note your last period date.
Self-pay rates vary by the visit and any tests or procedures involved, with a routine well-woman exam costing less than visits that include additional screening or treatment. Many offices share cash pricing, and Planned Parenthood and community health centers offer sliding-scale women's health care.
For many women, an OB-GYN handles a lot of routine care — exams, screenings, contraception, and reproductive concerns — but they aren't a substitute for a primary care doctor who manages overall health like blood pressure, cholesterol, and non-gynecologic issues. Many women see both.
Yes — many practices offer self-pay options, and Arizona's AHCCCS program plus clinics like Planned Parenthood and community health centers provide low-cost or sliding-scale well-woman care, contraception, and prenatal services for those who qualify.
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