Women's Health Advisors features Ob/Gyn physicians and medical professionals that have volunteered their time in support of the women's Health Forum. The doctors and other professionals spend countless hours each week answering health questions posted to the forum. We thought you might want to learn a little more about these folks.
Robert Radnich, MD
OBGYN.net: Please share with us the story of how and why you decided to enter the field of Ob/Gyn.
Dr. Radnich: I really enjoy caring for women. I also enjoy the mix of surgery, medicine, and primary care that the practice of OB-GYN allows.
OBGYN.net: How long have you been in practice and what is the community you serve like?
Dr. Radnich: I finished my residency in 1972. I have been in practice here in Dover, DE since 1980. The DELMARVA peninsula is a wonderful place to live. It is a forgotten part of the east coast; convenient to Philli, D.C., Baltimore and even N.Y., yet very rural. There is also a fairly large Amish population in our area.
OBGYN.net: What are your particular areas of expertise and interest?
Dr. Radnich: I enjoy obstetrics; but as my patients and myself grow older, I am more and more interested in pelvic reconstructive surgery.
OBGYN.net: What is the most rewarding part of being a doctor for you?
Dr. Radnich: The most rewarding part of OB-GYN is helping women overcome various types of challenges in their lives and being a part of this process.
OBGYN.net: Why did you choose to get involved in the Women's Health Forum?
Dr. Radnich: The Women's Health Forum provides the same incentive. I hope I can alleviate fear or confusion, and help women make better medical decisions for themselves or their families.
OBGYN.net: How do you foresee the Internet and OBGYN.net can better serve Women's Health Care?
Dr. Radnich: I think that this type of forum will become extremely valuable for both patient and physician. I learn a great deal each time I sign on. It is wonderful being able to share thoughts and insights with other care givers around the world. The amount of material available on the web is stagering. It helps to humanize it as much as we can.
Richard Radnich, MD
OBGYN.net State Representative, Delaware
E-mail: rradnich@dca.net