By definition, the obstetrician- gynecologist is a women's health and reproductive health specialist. This specialist has all the medical, surgical and obstetric knowledge and skills needed to prevent, diagnose, manage and treat a broad range of conditions affecting a woman's reproductive system and gynecological health. On top of providing care and clinical training using both normal and complex obstetric- gynaecology cases, this specialist can greatly contribute to the research field.

Most doctors in this field, including those at the Allan Centre for Women, practice both obstetrics and gynecology. Obstetrics (in Latin meaning "to stand by") is the surgical specialty dealing with the care of a woman and her offspring during pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium (the period shortly after birth). Gynecology literally means 'the science of women', but in medicine this is the specialty of diseases of the female reproductive system (uterus, vagina and ovaries).

Referrals to the obstetrician-gynecologists at the Allan Centre for Women are required by your family physician.

There are few times in a woman's life more exciting than pregnancy. However, it can also be a difficult and challenging time for a woman and her family. At the Allan Centre for Women, the experienced medical specialists provide prenatal care in a comforting atmosphere to guide you through this exciting time.

Dr Allan provides delivery services for his patients at the Rockyview General Hospital. He participates in an obstetrical call group, which provides coverage 24 hours per day, seven days per week. This allows the doctors in the group to provide their patients with good medical care. When you arrive at the hospital for care for labour, delivery, postpartum or any obstetrical emergency you will be under the care of the "Obstetrician on Call".

Obstetric care by Dr Allan includes:

• Antepartum Care
• Medical and Surgical Complications from child delivery
• Obstetric Complications
• Intrapartum Care
• Delivery
• Postpartum Care

Your general health, your sense of well-being as a woman and your sex life has much to do with the health of your reproductive system. Dr Allan is a specialist gynecologist, meaning he specializes in the care of a woman's reproductive tract, including the vagina, cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries.

Dr Allan is a highly skilled vaginal and laser gynaecologic surgeon. He has specialized training in advanced laparoscopic surgery, pelvic and vaginal surgery, laser surgery, endometrial ablation and cosmetic vaginal surgery.

Dr Allan is able to deal with the following concerns:

• Women's Reproductive Health including Infertility and Conception
• Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain
• Heavy Periods (menorrhagia)
• Pelvic Prolapse
• Urinary Incontinence
• Pelvic Masses and Fibroids
• Menopause Issues including Hormone Replacement Therapy and alternatives
• Physiological Changes
• Reproductive and Endocrine Disorders
• Menopause
• Human Sexuality
• Family Planning
• Infertility
• Pregnancy Loss
• Gynecologic Infections
• Other Non-Malignant Gynecologic Conditions
• General Gynecologic Surgery
• Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery and Endoscopic Surgery
• Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Care
• Preinvasive and Malignant Gynecological Disease
• Screening
• Vulvar Neoplasia
• Vaginal Neoplasia
• Cervical Neoplasia
• Endometrial and Uterine Cancer
• Ovarian and Tubal Cancer
• Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
• Medical and Surgical Diseases