Andrea Eisenberg Healthcare Expert

Andrea has been an obstetrician/gynecologist in the Metro Detroit area for nearly 25 years. Through her many years in women's health, she has shared in countless intimate moments of her patients, and shared in their joys, heartaches, secrets, losses and victories. In her writing, she captures the human side of medicine and what doctors think and feel in caring for patients. She has documented her stories on her blog www.secretlifeofobgyn.com. She has been a contributor in Intima, A Journal of Narrative Medicine and Pulse, Voices From the Heart of Medicine. Andrea is also a guest rotating blogger on KevinMD and Doximity. Andrea holds a Doctorate of Medicine (M.D.) from Wayne State University School of Medicine. She is also board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of ACOG (American College of OB/GYN).

 
When a Physician Attends the Funeral of a Patient

When a Physician Attends the Funeral of a Patient

I stood at the doorway of the funeral home, a 26-year-old woman lying in the open casket off to the side.

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Healthcare: What Are the Effects of COVID-19 on OB-GYNs?

Healthcare: What Are the Effects of COVID-19 on OB-GYNs?

OB-GYNs have practice rolling with the punches.

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Ode to Mothers

Ode to Mothers

Day in and day out, I interact with mothers.

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It’s Not Just About the Pap – Why Women Should See Their Gynecologist

Some days, work frustrates me. Yes, we all have our frustrations. Maybe the traffic is slow and you get to work late. Maybe you spill your coffee on your work clothes as you walk into your office. Maybe someone calls in sick and you are short of help at work. But my frustration has to do with not being able to properly care for my patients. This frustration lies in the misconception that women should only go see their gynecologist if they need a Pap smear.

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Fear: Unkempt and irrational, Unpredictable and Emotional

Fear can show up at inappropriate times uninvited and unexpected, like a knock on the door in the middle of the night. We have all felt it. Sometimes, it can stop us from an adventure or getting into trouble. Sometimes, it can prevent us from living up to our potential or considering a new path. Sometimes, it can stop us from taking care of our health.

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