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Doctor Richard Craig Brown Obgyn

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Doctor Richard Craig Brown OBGYN has encouraged me to become an osteopathic physician. I recently shadowed Dr. Brown during spring break of my junior year of college. During this week, I observed routine exams, a robotic hysterectomy, an ablation, multiple cesarean sections, and a vaginal birth. My time with Dr. Brown was a very enlightening and educational experience. During this week I saw the positive side of being an osteopathic physician along with the negative.
Dr. Brown had excellent bedside manor. He enthusiastically greeted each patient. He also made it a point to bring something about the patient up in light conversation before their exam. This short conversation lightened the awkward situation between him and his female patients. After his introduction, if his patient was pregnant, he would begin by giving them updates on their progress and inform them of possible obstacles that could affect their child’s health. He was always very encouraging, but also very truthful and honest about each patient’s situation. When he would do the annual exams, he would make it a point to get the patient’s mind off of the exam and on to a subject that was light and enjoyable. In addition to shadowing Dr. Brown in his office, I also had the opportunity to observe him during surgery. I found the surgical procedures to be fascinating. I was amazed at the doctor’s ability to be so precise and accurate using the robot to do a hysterectomy. As Dr. Brown progressed through the

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