Preeclampsia Diagnosis: Which Doctor Should A Woman See? - Dr. Mills

Dr. Mills:
All obstetricians and gynecologists have been trained as a basic part of their training to recognize and treat preeclampsia. On the other hand, if the preeclampsia does develop to one of its more severe forms, HELLP syndrome or any of the additional complications such as eclampsia, severe brain edema or swelling, heart that can be affected with the high blood pressure these patients can develop strokes that can have very serious illnesses and that may be the time that a specialist, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist can become involved in helping to manage the broader spectrum of conditions with this disorder.

About Dr. Marlin D. Mills, M.D.:
Marlin D. Mills, MD, is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is on staff at Banner Desert Medical Center. A former medical director for the hospital, Dr. Mills provides yearly educational programming to the nurse staff on high-risk obstetrics—new ideas and options. Dr. Mills received his medical degree at Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Medical School in Mexico. He completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at Valley Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., and his Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship training at University of California Irvine Medical Center, Long Beach, Calif.

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