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Southeast Perinatal Associates - Plantation

220 SW 84th Ave, Suite 104
Plantation, FL 33324

Phone: (954) 476-6229

Fax: (954) 476-4679

Southeast Perinatal Associates - Pembroke Pines

601 N Flamingo Rd, Suite 211
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Phone: (954) 389-2700

Fax: (954) 349-7772

Southeast Perinatal Associates - Miramar

1951 SW 172nd Ave, Suite 411
Miramar, FL 33029

Phone: (954) 431-7372

Fax: (954) 431-8485

Amniocentesis

Amniocentesis is a procedure used to sample the amniotic fluid around the baby while in the uterus. This procedure is typically done during or after the fifteenth week of pregnancy. Amniocentesis can be used to determine if the baby may have a problem with too many or too few chromosomes, to determine if the baby may have contracted a viral or bacterial infection, or, later in the pregnancy, to determine if the baby’s lungs are mature enough to deliver the baby.

Children’s Health Services

Parents seeking top-quality children’s health services at an affordable price can turn to Questcare Medical Clinics. We provide a caring, friendly environment designed to put both you and your child at ease, and a staff of skilled physicians who have a great deal of experience in treating several types of health issues. Our comprehensive services feature cutting-edge technology and advanced treatment methods aimed at restoring a child to full health as quickly as possible.

Chorionic Villus Sampling

Chorionic villus sampling (CVS) is a technique for obtaining genetic information about an unborn baby by collecting cells from the placenta. Indications for CVS include an increased risk for a baby with a chromosomal abnormality, a family history of inherited (genetic) diseases, or evidence of fetal abnormalities on a first trimester ultrasound (increased nuchal translucency).

Chronic Disease Management

The chronic disease management services offered at our Questcare Medical Clinic locations help patients deal with long-term conditions. Chronic health issues are some of the most costly and common problems, yet they are also among the most preventable and controllable. Questcare physicians have the experience and tools to help patients manage a wide range of conditions.

Diabetic Management

Our facility is well equipped to help women who have Type 1 or 2 diabetes manage their pregnancy. The management of blood glucose levels is the key to reducing the likelihood of complications.

Family Medicine Services

Most people grew up with a family medicine doctor who was a source of comfort and understanding through the most trying of times. Each Questcare Medical Clinic location continues that tradition, combining the feel of the small town doctor’s office with a strong, vibrant network of hundreds of experienced, skilled professionals.

Fetal Assessment

In high-risk pregnancies, additional testing is often used during the third trimester to evaluate your baby’s health. Fetal well-being can be assessed in several ways. In addition to maternal perception of fetal movement (“kick counts”), fetal health can also be evaluated by studying the baby’s heart rate tracing (non-stress test), using ultrasound to observe the baby’s movements and amniotic fluid levels (biophysical profile (BPP)), and viewing the blood flow in the umbilical cord blood and/or your baby’s brain with ultrasound Doppler studies. The clinical situation will guide when testing should begin and how often it should occur.

First and Second Trimester Genetic Screening

1st Trimester risk assessment testing is a combination of an ultrasound exam and a blood test to measure two chemicals normally present in the blood of all pregnant women.

Genetic Screening, Ultrasound and Prenatal Diagnosis

Through genetic screening, parents can discover the likelihood of having a child with a genetic birth defect such as Down syndrome. Ultrasound is also used during pregnancy to screen for birth defects; however, neither procedure provides a formal diagnosis. If genetic screening or ultrasound indicates a baby could have a birth defect, parents may choose to have a prenatal diagnostic test performed to determine whether the baby in fact has a birth defect.

Geriatric Medicine

Our Questcare Medical Clinic locations are staffed with geriatric medicine professionals who know how important it is to develop a strong, lasting doctor/patient relationship. Having a physician who is able to meet the special needs of older patients is a vital component to healthy aging.

High Resolution, Targeted Ultrasonography

Your doctor may send you to see a maternal-fetal medicine specialist for “a level II,” a “detailed,” or a “targeted” ultrasound even if they have already looked at your baby with ultrasound in their office. An ultrasound in one of our offices allows our doctors, who have had several additional years of training in ultrasound compared to general OB/GYNS, to use state-of-the-art equipment to look in more detail at your baby’s body, evaluate your baby’s growth, and assess the placenta and your uterus. This is not a 3-D or 4-D ultrasound, which are often used for keepsake pictures rather than for diagnostic purposes.

High-Risk Pregnancies

The term “high-risk pregnancy” is used to describe a pregnant woman who has one or more factors that may put her or her fetus at risk. It is important to recognize that the term “high-risk” is not meant to cause a woman and her partner to worry; rather it is a way to identify her situation so the gynecologist ensures she gets more specialized attention during her pregnancy.

Internal Medicine Services

Our Questcare Medical Clinic locations offer internal medicine services that combine clinical expertise with sound, evidence-based treatment methods. All of Questcare’s physicians have the knowledge necessary to properly diagnose complex medical issues and determine the correct course of treatment.

Men’s Health Services

Each Questcare Medical Clinic facility is devoted to providing men’s health services that help improve the quality of patients’ lives. We offer diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as low testosterone in comfortable, confidential environment. In addition, we provide guidance to help patients learn healthier ways of living.

Percutaneous Umbilical Blood Sampling/Intrauterine Transfusion

Percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS) and intrauterine transfusion (IUT) are techniques used to sample the baby’s blood to evaluate and to treat specific fetal problems. PUBS involves using ultrasound to direct a needle through the mother’s abdomen and uterus and into the vein in the baby’s umbilical cord to obtain a sample of the baby’s blood. IUT is done when the PUBS shows that the baby has anemia (low blood count) and it involves transfusing blood through the needle in the baby’s umbilical cord to treat the anemia while the baby is still in the uterus.

Preconception Counseling

Some families will benefit from counseling about pregnancy risks and management options prior to trying to conceive. Our Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists combine expertise and empathy to equip couples with valuable knowledge prior to conceiving.

Transabdominal Cerclage

A very small number of women with cervical incompetence treated with a vaginal cerclage may still suffer preterm delivery. There are also a small number of women who have too little cervical length to allow for vaginal cerclage placement. In this subset of women, a transabdominal cerclage (TAC) may provide the support they need to successfully carry a pregnancy. TAC placement requires entering the maternal abdomen through an incision (like a cesarean section incision) or through laparoscopy. The TAC allows a suture for structural support to be placed much higher on the cervix/lower uterus to provide the needed support to carry a pregnancy. Once placed, the TAC remains in place even after delivery. Patients with a TAC require a Cesarean section for delivery of their baby.

Transvaginal (McDonald or Shirodkar) Cerclage

Women who have had prior pregnancy losses with painless premature opening of the cervix and delivery during their second trimester may be diagnosed with “cervical insufficiency” or “cervical incompetence.” Women who have had prior cervical surgery for dysplasia (such as a LEEP or cone-biopsy) and women with a history of other cervical “trauma” (such as multiple D&Cs or cervical laceration during a prior pregnancy) may be at increased risk for cervical incompetence. Therapy can include supplementation with progesterone and vaginal cerclage. Vaginal cerclage involves placing a suture or “stitch” around the upper cervix in a purse-string fashion to provide additional cervical support and to decrease the risk of preterm birth. A vaginal cerclage is generally a day surgery procedure. The cerclage can be removed in the office around 36-37 weeks of pregnancy, and vaginal delivery can occur after cerclage removal.

Wellness and Prevention Services

Wellness and prevention are the best ways to promote better overall health and to aid longevity. At each Questcare Medical Clinic location, our doctors take a proactive approach to healthcare in order to provide the best possible chance of catching a condition early and treating it successfully.

Women’s Health Services

Our Questcare Medical Clinic facilities have a major focus on Women’s health. We provide comprehensive services for women of all ages, and our skilled physicians provide the information and care necessary to help patients live the healthiest, fullest life possible.