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The staff of Coastal Gynecology is honored that you have chosen us as your
health care provider. While our office and staff are small, we are pleased to
provide you with state-of-the-art gynecologic care. Dr. Elstein is a board
certified solo gynecologist, practicing in Tidewater since 1981. His specialty
interests include menopause, gynecologic surgery, office care, uro-gynecology
(treatment of incontinence), and teaching.
Rita Joyce, Nurse Practitioner, has been providing women’s health services since
1982. Rita has extensive experience with infertility and hormone related issues
along with her general gynecologic practice. I have personally known Rita as a
health care professional since 1977.
Maureen heads the front office and is able and glad to assist with the filing of
insurance, scheduling of appointments and surgeries, and answering any billing
information. Kathleen assists Maureen with front office duties.
Ann, Laura, and Nancy direct the office nursing, assisting with procedures,
answering questions, and providing follow-up after visits or surgery.
The Pardes Skin and Wellness Center offers permanent hair removal, treatment of
leg/spider veins, and skin rejuvenation including microdermabrasion.
Ann Bowser,
RN heads this center and is available for consultations. This service is
available for both men and women.
Now that you know the players, please assist us in providing your care by
carefully and completely filling out the enclosed patient information forms. If
you are being referred by another physician for a consultation, please make sure
that we have the appropriate referral forms and any office records and lab which
will assist us in your evaluation. Maureen will help coordinate the transfer of
your records as needed. Dr. Elstein will also communicate with your referring
physician after your visit. Remember your care and records are confidential, and
we take great care to insure your privacy. If for any reason you do not want
your records or medical information released to your primary care physician or
insurance company, please make sure that you notify us in writing, since we
frequently receive requests for information from insurance companies in this
world of “managed care.”
Dr. Elstein and
Rita see patients by appointment only and do not double or block
book appointments; thus, you are the only patient assigned to that appointment
slot. We endeavor to be on time but hope that you understand that each patient’s
needs are individually considered and occasionally take longer to meet than the
“standard” appointment slot. Emergencies do occasionally arise that may
necessitate changing your appointment, and we ask your patience and
understanding as we try to reschedule as soon as possible. If you need to cancel
or change your appointment, please notify us immediately in order to make your
time slot available to other clients.
We look forward to meeting you and assisting in
your medical care. Please arrive a few minutes early to make sure all
your paper work is in order. You may also print a copy of the new patient
registration form and medical information sheet from our web site. Please
call for any assistance in finding our office! Please remember to
bring all of your paperwork and insurance cards!
You may also print a copy of the new patient registration form and medical
information sheet from our web site.
Wishing you the Best of Health!
Coastal Gynecology and the
Pardes Skin and Wellness Center |