Recommended Doctor
Samuel Greg HEYWOOD MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology - West Virginia Saint Albans

After years of female problems, I found Dr. Heywood by researching op/gyn docs on the internet after I had moved back to WV from Northern VA. I had already had every test imaginable done, so after reviewing my record, Dr. Heywood agreed with my previous dr's opinion of hysterectomy.

He is a very patient, caring, and willing to listen to his patients to make sure all routes of treatment have been tried before surgery is suggested as option.

I highly recommend him (and I have to many of my personal friends) to any woman having problems or just looking for a wonderful op/gyn.

complete OB care, human perspective, very caring, very professional, understanding of fears, exceptionally thorough

After not having had a check up in 12 years, and the sudden onset of some major problems, my boss suggested I see Dr. Heywood. He spent alot of time with me that first visit (and all since then), listening and taking notes on all of the problems I was having. He took a conservative, but appropriate, approach to address my situation. I appreciate a doctor that isn't all gung-ho to do surgery. After a pelvic ultrasound, he scheduled a hysteroscopy and D & C. The hysteroscopy indicated that I needed surgery - a complete abdominal hysterectomy. This was scheduled on 5/24/07. As I write this, I am now almost 4 weeks post-op. I have had a very uneventful recovery. I was in the hospital for 48 hours (Women & Children's). The care there was amazing - I have no complaints at all. (The food there was great!) Dr. Heywood made certain that I had more than adequate pain management, and saw me everyday while I was in the hospital - even came in on Saturday before Memorial Day to release me! The nurse that removed my staples couldn't remark enough on how good my incision looked - nice and straight, both sides lined up nicely. I have had very little pain (especially compared with BEFORE the surgery) and feel that my recovery has progressed quite well.

Dr. Heywood is patient, a great listener, very calm and easy going. He has none of the arrogance I have found in many doctors. I would recommend him without hesitation to any woman in need of care.