Women’s Health

We offer expert and compassionate care in Bellevue and on the Eastside to empower women of all ages to live their fullest lives. You can count on us for preventive care, customized treatment and advanced procedures.

At Overlake Medical Center & Clinics, we offer compassionate women’s healthcare, tailored to your individual needs at every stage of life. Our wide range of services includes primary care, OB/GYN, urogynecology, gynecological surgery and more. We strive to develop long-lasting relationships and become your trusted medical home. We’re here for you now and in the years to come, whether you’re seeking preventive health screenings or care for a specific concern.

Programs, Treatments and Services

Our wide range of services are built to serve women at every age and stage of life:

Expert Primary and Preventive Care in Bellevue

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics is home to a team of expert, compassionate doctors committed to supporting you at every stage of life. Our convenient Bellevue location means you don’t have to travel to Seattle for appointments. We do everything we can to provide care that works for your schedule and lifestyle — including easy scheduling and virtual visits available with most providers. Same-day or next-day appointments are usually available for more urgent needs.

Award-Winning Parent and Baby Care

Overlake Medical Center & Clinics offers comprehensive care and support for families who are expecting a new baby, from prenatal care to postpartum follow-up appointments to perinatal education classes. Our award-winning maternity team was honored as a High Performing Hospital for Maternity by U.S. News & World Report and Best Maternity Hospital by Newsweek.

Pelvic Health and Urogynecology for Women of All Ages

Many women experience symptoms like pelvic pain, urinary problems and sexual discomfort, especially as they age. Our team at Overlake is here to help you manage and overcome these symptoms and help you feel more confident and comfortable. From lifestyle changes (like diet and physical therapy) to advanced procedures and surgeries, we offer a full spectrum of pelvic health and urogynecology services.

State-of-the-Art Surgery

Should you or a loved one need gynecological surgery, rest assured that you are in great hands with our team. We offer the latest in care including robotic-assisted and minimally invasive surgery. These tools enable our surgeons to perform the most precise procedures possible with a lower risk of complications and faster recovery time. Our high-quality care has earned our gynecological surgery team an Excellence Award from Healthgrades.

Health Screening Guidelines for Women

We recommend the following preventive screenings for women:

Blood Pressure: Check at every doctor’s visit or every two years starting at age 20 (based on American Heart Association guidelines).
Body Mass Index (BMI)/Weight: Check annually for height/weight proportions.
Cholesterol: Screen every five years starting at age 20 if no history or risk factors. After age 45, screen annually (based on American Heart Association guidelines).
Colonoscopy: Screen every 10 years starting at age 45 (based on American Cancer Society guidelines).
Glucose/Blood Sugar screening: Screen every three years starting at 45 unless overweight or have family risk factors (based on American Diabetes Association guidelines).
Mammogram: Screen annually beginning at 40 and continuing for as long as the woman is in good health (based on American Cancer Society guidelines).
Osteoporosis: Check bone density starting at 70 unless a patient has other risk factors (based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines).
Pap smear: Screen every three years, starting at age 21. For women between the ages of 30-65, test every five years if Pap and HPV tests have been negative. Women over 65 who have had normal results do not need to be tested. Women with a history of serious cervical pre-cancer should continue to be tested every year for at least 20 years after diagnosis (based on American Cancer Society guidelines).
Vision: Undergo eye exams every two to 10 years (based on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines).