Dr. Norma C. Salceda believes in a personalized approach to women’s health. She wants women to feel comfortable and strives to build trust with her patients. She is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist and an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Dr. Salceda provides care in her offices in Pacoima and Los Angeles.
Gynecology is the field of medicine dedicated to keeping a woman’s reproductive system healthy. Though you should have a gynecologist even when well, a gynecologist is more specialized than a primary care doctor. Most gynecologists are also obstetricians, and they monitor your pregnancy before the arrival of your baby.
Gynecologists provide preventive care, such as Well-Woman exams. These might include regular screening tests such as a pap smear, breast exam, and a pelvic exam. The exam also provides the opportunity for you to discuss any concerns with your gynecologist, such as fertility issues or questions about abnormal rashes.
A gynecologist also works to treat any disorders or conditions you have, such as endometriosis, genital warts, and yeast infections. Services can also include the following.
Your gynecologist can be by your side during many of the most important events in your life. Gynecologists are also key in helping you get well and screening for early detection of diseases such as cancers related to women. For these reasons, your choice of gynecologists is an important decision.
Be sure to select a gynecologist who is board-certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Also, use your gut feeling to decide whether you feel you can trust and be open with your gynecologist. You need to be able to communicate openly with your gynecologist on potentially sensitive topics. It may take a few tries to find the right gynecologist for you, but the effort can be worthwhile and even life-saving.
Dr. Salceda accepts medical, family pact, contracted with a lot of PPO and HMO. The office will be happy to bill your insurance company directly to maximize your benefits and minimize out of pocket expense. Please feel free to contact any of the 3 locations if you have any questions regarding insurance.
List of contracted PPO
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Health Net
Aetna
Cigna
Great West
United Heath Care
Tricare
List of contracted HMO (requires authorization)
Community Family Care IPA
Angeles IPA
Premier Physician Network
Health Care LA
Employee Health Systems
Prudent Medical Group
Mission Community IPA
Prospect Medical Group
Regal Medical Group