Don Shuwarger, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
I am a Board-certified
obstetrician gynecologist practicing general ob/gyn/infertility
in a semi-rural area of central Virginia. I practice
at Forest Women's Center.
- B.S. Biological Sciences
B.A. Philosophy (cum laude), University of
Southern California, 1978
- M.D. Medical Doctorate, Baylor College of Medicine, 1981
- Residency, Ob/Gyn, Baylor
Affiliated Hospitals Residency Program in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1981
- 1985
- Board Certified, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology,
December 1987, Recertified to December 2007
- Certified in Advanced
Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery, American Council on Gynecologic
Endoscopy, May 1996
- Currently enrolled at University of
Massachusetts-Amherst in the Graduate School of Business. MBA degree
expected 2005.
- On-Line Curriculum Vitae
Background
A native of Los Angeles,
California, I began my medical career in Houston, Texas. My first office was in
Webster, Texas (a Houston suburb known as Clear Lake) as a solo practicioner. I
lived and worked in the Clear Lake Area for 10 years before relocating to
Virginia.
My family and I came
to Bedford County, Virginia and
experience a slower pace of life, lower cost of living, safer environment and
the preservation of private medical practice. I enjoy the privilege of
caring for patients with the best tools, knowledge and procedures that I
know. My associates, Dr. Uray and Dr. Dutta, and I hope to preserve the
patient-centered commitment to quality care that has characterizes our
practice.
Interests, Activities & Plans
I am interested and experienced
in infertility and gynecologic surgery. Recent training includes learning the
latest techniques to correct female urinary incontinence, numerous courses on
general obstetrics and gynecology, a hands-on training course on the use of
ultrasound to detect malignancies of the breast, uterus and ovary; seminars in
advanced ultrasound imaging; and a JCAHO National Conference on Quality.
I have specialized knowledge and
expertise in electronic medical records, vendor qualification, needs analysis,
software selection, training, and implementation.
I have presented a program at
the American College of Physician Executives for Women’s Health Program
Directors in February 2005.
Our office is in Forest, VA. This is a suburb of
Lynchburg about 20 miles from the city of Bedford. My partners and I pride
ourselves on the high level of patient care that we bring to this community.
Other Interesting Things
Briana and I like to play bridge (the
card game), scuba
dive (warm water only, please) and enjoy camping in the Blue Ridge mountains. We have two
unusual cats named Whizzer and Smudge. Whizzer is a
Devon Rex and Smudge is a Sphynx. These breeds are hypo-allergenic, which suits
me fine.
In the spring of '96, Meris got a pony.
"Duchess" is a roan Welch pony, 12.5 hands with a snip and blaze and
two white stockings. Her mane is white. Duchess got a playmate and protector in
1998. Her name is Root Beer. She is a cute little donkey. Recently, we adopted
a thoroughbred called "Harry".
Last updated on Thursday, February 24, 2005.
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