Rachel Haas, DO is a doctor of osteopathic medicine specializing in obstetrics / gynecology. Obstetrics is the medical field that focuses on caring for women while they are pregnant and during the postpartum period after the baby is born.
Gynecology is a women's health specialty that screens for and treats diseases and conditions of the female reproductive organs. Gynecologists help diagnose cervical and ovarian cancers and treat irregularities or painful conditions in people who menstruate.
Care philosophy: Dr. Haas values the patient's voice in shared decision-making and believes in working together towards wellness, which is the ultimate goal.
I am a 27 year old female with no kids or medical issues, I just don’t want to conceive children naturally. I explained it to her after discussing other birth control options and that I was nervous to bring up a tubal litigation after knowing other doctors reactions. She responded that I am an adult who is capable of knowing what is best for myself and she would do the procedure. Knowing about the subreddit, today was my pre-op appointment and I had asked her questions for other women, she said as long as they are 18 and insurance approves it she would do the procedure. Some insurances require them to be 21 others 18, and explained if anyone did want children down the line IVF is still an option if someone has had a bilateral tubal litigation. So will sterilize as young as 18-21 with no children, health issues, or significant other.
