My Doctor Online The Permanente Medical Group
Are you having back pain with any of the following?
- Severe pain, weakness or tingling in your leg(s).
- Difficulty stopping urination or loss of control of bladder or bowels.
- Unexplained fever, nausea or vomiting.
- A history of cancer or unexplained weight loss.
We understand that you are experiencing one or more of the health issues that might be impacting your back pain.
We recommend that you discuss these health issues with your doctor before proceeding with this program.
Once you are cleared by your doctor to do this program, we hope it helps you find relief from your back pain.
Yvonne Crites, MD
Perinatology
Welcome to My Doctor Online, a web site that my colleagues and I developed to make it easier for you to take care of your healthcare needs. On this site you will find answers to many of your questions about my clinical practice. Also included are several online features that will allow you to e-mail me, check your laboratory results and refill prescriptions. I hope you find its content informative and useful.
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Background
Having a nursing background and being a birth mother to three children, I believe that I can share with you insight into the emotional issues of pregnancy and childbirth. I have a strong interest in “natural” and low technology approaches to pregnancy and birth while also possessing the training and experience to engage in extensive intervention when necessary. I am comfortable negotiating the least intervention necessary while advocating necessary safety. I am available for consultation and also see women during their pregnancies that are at significant risk of problems during pregnancy.
I am a second generation Californian, born in Glendale. I hold an AA degree in nursing from Pacific Union College and a BA in nursing from the University of Redlands as well as my Medical Degree from Loma Linda University School of Medicine (1979). I completed an internal medicine residency with additional training as Chief Resident, at Loma Linda University. After practicing internal medicine for 2 years, I returned to training for an obstetrics and gynecology residency here at Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara. I completed a maternal fetal medicine fellowship at Stanford University before finally joining Kaiser Santa Clara as a full-time staff physician in November, 1984. I speak very limited Spanish but have a strong interest in improving both my grammar and vocabulary.
My particular areas of professional interest include medical problems in pregnancy, obstetrical problems and ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis. In addition to clinical practice, I have had experience in medical research, publishing several articles in professional journals, and in various administrative roles. I have participated in the development and implementation on postpartum guidelines, and served as the chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Kaiser PermanenteSanta Teresa and Santa Clara. I am currently the medical director of the Regional Perinatal Service Center.
I want to be certain all of your concerns are addressed. If you forget to ask a question during your visit, you may leave me a message at (408) 851-3570. Either, I, or my medical assistant, will return your call.
Credentials
| Medical Education | Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda, CA |
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| Internship | Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA |
| Residency | Loma Linda University Medical Center, Loma Linda, CA |
| Residency | Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Santa Clara, CA |
| Fellowship | Stanford University Hospital, Stanford, CA |
| Board certification | Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
| Board certification | Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine |
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