Medical Assistant

MARGARET A ERWOOD, MD

• *** The Preserve Drive, Unit 7H, Athens, GA 30606

• Cell: 770-***-****

• ***************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SPECIALTIES:

Family Medicine

Obstetrics & Gynecology

SKILLS

FAMILY MEDICINE PROCEDURES:

(Training Experience):

Vaginal deliveries and VBAC

Perineum, vaginal, & cervical repairs

Circumcisions

Skin biopsies: punch & excision

Laceration repairs

IUD insertion & removal

Nexplanon insertion & removal

Colposcopy & biopsies

Endometrial biopsies

1st assistant cesarean sections and closing

1st assistant mini-laparotomy

1st assistant laparoscopic surgery

1st assistant vaginal hysterectomy

OB/GYN PROCEDURES & SKILLS (TRAINING & PRACTICE EXPERIENCE):

Vaginal deliveries & VBAC

Assisted vaginal deliveries: (forceps & vacuum)

Cesarean deliveries

Episiotomy

Perineal repairs (3rd & 4th degree)

Laparoscopic surgery

Tubal ligations

Shirodkar cerclage

McDonald cerclage

Endometrial biopsies

Colposcopy & biopsies

Perineal laser ablation

Vaginal hysterectomy & BSO

Abdominal hysterectomy & BSO

Cesarean with hysterectomy

Birth control counseling, IUD insertion and removal

Circumcisions

Genetic & infertility counseling

WORK EXPERIENCE

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, 03/1988 to 11/1988

University Suburban Obstetrics and Gynecology – Cleveland, Ohio

Member of a private medical practice including four physicians. Responsibilities: Managing the obstetrics and gynecology healthcare of patients. Covering office visits, hospital admissions, and on call coverage.

Reason for Leaving: Obstetric complications with my second pregnancy and subsequently relocating to my home state of Iowa.

Supervisors: Dr. Ronald Golden, Dr. David Burkons

Obstetrician/Gynecologist, 07/1986 to 03/1988

Kaiser Permanente – Parma, Ohio

Practiced clinical medicine in the Obstetric/Gynecology Department. Responsibilities included managing women's healthcare in an office clinic, hospital admissions, and on call deliveries and emergencies.

Reason for Leaving: Joined a private group in Cleveland, Ohio.

Supervisor: Ahmad M. Razi, MD

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Dr. Erwood, M. (2018). Assessment of Bullying from a Family Medicine Physician’s Perspective.

IRB Approved.

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center, Atlanta, Georgia

Dr. Erwood, M. (1986). Delivery of Non-Vertex Second Twin.

Oral Presentation, Cuyahoga County Hospital, a teaching hospital of Case Western Reserve University Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio.

FAMILY MEDICINE PRESENTATIONS

Literature Review on Iron Deficiency Anemia (2015)

Case Report: Uterine Rupture During Labor. Literature of Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis (2015)

Pediatric Case Report of Diagnosis of Fetal Posterior Urethral Valve. Literature Review of Diagnosis, Management, Prognosis. (2015)

Behavioral Health Presentation of Unexpected Pregnancy Outcomes. Discussion of Miscarriage, Premature Newborn, Stillbirth and Neonatal Death, Newborn with Medical Complications. (2015)

Presentation of a Literature Review on Bullying: Bullying of Children in Schools, Cyber-bullying, Bullying in the Workplace. (2016)

Behavior Health Presentation: The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Mental Health. (2018)

EDUCATION

MD: Medicine, 1982

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine - Iowa City, IA

Bachelor of Arts: Pre-medicine, 1979

The University of Iowa - Iowa City, IA

MEDICAL TRAINING

Family Medicine

WellStar Atlanta Medical Center Family Residency Atlanta, Georgia Program Director: Dr. George Brown

Dates: 07/01/2015 to 06/30/2018

Board Eligible 06/30/2018

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Program Director: Dr. Leon Speroff

Dates: 07/011/982 to 06/30/1986

Board Eligible 08/1987

STATE MEDICAL LICENSE

GEORGIA: Active #080158 GA; Issued 3/27/2018, Exp Date 02/29/2020

IOWA: Inactive #28484 IA; Issued 12/13/1991, Expired 02/01/2006

OHIO: Full #35053066 OH; Issued 12/10/1985, Expired 12/31/1990

DEA: GA Registration #: FE7453309: Issued 04/05/2018, Exp Date 08/31/2020

GAP INTERVAL

Gap Dates: 1986-2015

I chose to stay home full time to raise and care for my family of five children. During that period, I kept up with my medical knowledge and maintained my Iowa license through 2006. I participated and volunteered in school, church, and community activities.

Community Involvement & Activities:

Church Board Member

Director of Sunday School and Education

Vacation Bible School Volunteer

Home Schooled

Remedial Educational Support to Children with Learning Disabilities

Served on School Athletic Committees and Fundraisers

Volunteer at Homeless Shelters for Victims of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

CAREER GOALS

My career goal is to provide quality primary care with an emphasis in obstetrics and gynecology.

Family Medicine Certification

OB/GYN Certification

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