The Lapeer Women’s Health Difference

Why Choose a
GYN-Only
Practice?

Not all gynecology practices are the same. When a physician focuses exclusively on gynecology, the depth of expertise — and the quality of your care — is measurably different.

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Dr. Andrei’s Focus Gynecology Only • No Obstetrics
Experience 25+ Years GYN-Only Practice
The Real Difference

GYN-Only vs. Combined OB/GYN

Understanding why the structure of a practice matters as much as the credentials of the physician.

Lapeer Women’s Health

GYN-Only Practice

Typical OB/GYN Practice

Combined Obstetrics & Gynecology

100% of time dedicated to GYN
GYN time divided with obstetrics
Same physician diagnoses and operates
Surgery often referred to a separate surgeon
Appointments never interrupted by deliveries
GYN appointments may be delayed or cut short
25+ years of GYN-exclusive surgical volume
Surgical volume split across OB and GYN
Continuing education focused entirely on GYN
CME split between two specialties
Complex GYN conditions are the norm, not the exception
Complex GYN cases may be referred out
What You Gain

The Benefits of GYN-Only Care

Concrete advantages that affect your diagnosis, your treatment, and your outcomes.

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Deeper Diagnostic Accuracy

A physician who sees only gynecologic patients develops pattern recognition that a divided practice cannot replicate. Conditions like endometriosis, adenomyosis, and hormonal imbalances that are routinely missed elsewhere are where Dr. Andrei specializes.

No Handoffs, No Gaps

From your first consultation to any procedure or surgery, Dr. Andrei manages your care personally. Your history, your preferences, and your case stay with the same physician throughout — no starting over with someone new.

Higher Surgical Volume

Surgical skill is directly related to volume. Dr. Andrei performs GYN surgery exclusively, meaning her robotic and laparoscopic case volume is concentrated entirely in gynecology — resulting in greater precision and faster recovery times.

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Appointments That Stay on Schedule

In a combined OB/GYN practice, a labor case can delay or cancel your appointment without warning. At Lapeer Women’s Health, there are no deliveries. Your appointment time is protected and your visit gets the attention it deserves.

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Academic-Level Expertise

Dr. Andrei holds both an MD and a PhD and serves as Assistant Clinical Professor at CMU. Her academic engagement keeps her current with the latest in gynecologic research, surgical technique, and evidence-based practice.

A Physician Who Knows You

Dr. Andrei strives to build a personal relationship with every patient. In a GYN-only practice with no obstetric caseload competing for her time, that relationship is sustainable in a way it simply cannot be in a busier combined practice.

Is This Practice Right for You?

Who Benefits Most from GYN-Only Care?

While every woman benefits from focused gynecologic care, some patients gain the most.

Women with complex or long-undiagnosed conditions

Endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibroids, and hormonal imbalances that have been missed or minimized elsewhere are exactly what a GYN-only practice is built to evaluate properly.

Women who may need surgery

If surgery is a possibility, having your diagnosing physician also perform the procedure eliminates a referral step and ensures your surgeon knows your full history from day one.

Women approaching or in menopause

The hormonal, structural, and symptomatic changes of perimenopause and menopause deserve a physician whose entire focus is women’s health.

Women who want continuity of care

Patients who are tired of seeing different providers, being rushed through appointments, or having their concerns minimized will find a fundamentally different experience here.

Any woman who wants her GYN care treated as a priority

You do not need a complex diagnosis to deserve focused, expert, unhurried gynecologic care. That is what every patient receives at Lapeer Women’s Health.

Women seeking a second opinion

If you have been told surgery is needed, or that your symptoms are normal, or that nothing can be done — a GYN-only specialist offers a different level of evaluation that often changes the picture.

One Physician, Complete Care

From First Visit to Surgery and Recovery

1
You schedule and are evaluated by Dr. Andrei

A comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, history, and any imaging or lab work needed.

2
A diagnosis is made and options are explained

Medical and surgical options are reviewed clearly. You make an informed decision with a physician who knows your case completely.

3
If surgery is right, Dr. Andrei performs it

Robotic or laparoscopic at McLaren Lapeer Hospital, McLaren Flint Hospital, or Henry Ford Rochester Hospital. No referral, no new surgeon.

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Follow-up and recovery with the same physician

Post-operative care, virtual follow-up options, and ongoing management — all with Dr. Andrei.

“When the physician who diagnoses you is also the physician who operates — and who follows you through recovery — that is a fundamentally different standard of care.”
Dr. Ramona D. Andrei — MD PhD FACOG
Common Questions

Questions About GYN-Only Care

Absolutely. Routine well-woman exams, Pap smears, HPV testing, breast referrals, and preventive cancer screenings are a core part of what Dr. Andrei provides. A GYN-only practice handles everything a combined OB/GYN does on the gynecologic side — it simply does not deliver babies.
Lapeer Women’s Health does not provide obstetric care or manage pregnancies. If you are pregnant and need prenatal care or delivery services, please contact an OB/GYN or midwifery practice. Dr. Andrei’s office can provide a referral recommendation if needed.
No. Lapeer Women’s Health bills standard gynecologic visit codes that are covered by most major insurance plans the same way they would be at any gynecology practice. There is no premium for the GYN-only specialization. Contact the office to confirm your specific insurance is accepted before your visit.
No referral is required for most patients. You can schedule directly online at any time. If your insurance plan requires a referral, please check with your insurer before your visit and contact the office for assistance.
25+Years GYN-Only
MD PhDDual Degree
FACOGBoard Certified
RoboticMinimally Invasive Surgery
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The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. For questions about your specific gynecologic health, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Andrei.

Gynecologic care for women of every age

Lapeer Women’s Health — Rochester Hills
2710 S Rochester Rd, Suite 2
Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Serving patients in Lapeer, Rochester Hills, and surrounding communities throughout Southeast Michigan.