Open Hysterectomy near Chesapeake, VA

Care Philosophy: With medical excellence and patient satisfaction at the heart of everything we do, the mission of Virginia Women's Center is to further the health of our patients by: Providing a lifetime of skilled and compassionate obstetrical and gynecologic care. Advancing Our Practice of that care wherever possible. Offering convenient access to other services that complement that care.

Care Philosophy: My philosophy is to help women realize there is usually a simple fix for their urinary or bowel issues. Problems with vaginal prolapse, urinary incontinence and fecal incontinence are SO common, but don't have to be. My team can help. Sometimes it's as easy as teaching them healthy bladder and bowel habits. The great thing about my field is that it's very symptom-focused, meaning that treatments can be as conservative or non-invasive as a woman desires depending on how much her symptoms bother her.

Biography: Prescott Prillaman, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist with OB/GYN Associates, affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Prillaman earned his medical degree at the Medical College of Virginia and served as chief resident in the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at West Virginia University. Prior to medical school, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry at University of Virginia. Dr. Prillaman is board certified by and a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. With more than 25 years of OB/GYN experience, he specializes in advanced, minimally invasive surgical techniques and was the first surgeon in the Central Virginia region to perform vaginal hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy, and myomectomy procedures using the robotic da Vinci® Surgical System. In addition, Dr. Prillaman provides well woman care and treats a wide range of gynecologic and urogynecologic conditions, as well as managing both routine and high-risk pregnancies. He is a member of the Richmond Academy of Medicine, the Medical Society of Virginia and the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine. He has also participated in several research studies for a variety of OB/GYN issues including endometriosis, heavy menstrual flow, decreased libido, and menopausal symptoms .Outside of his practice, Dr. Prillaman enjoys spending time with his wife and four children.

Biography: Michelle Wood, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist (OBGYN) with Virginia Complete Care for Women. Originally from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Wood earned her undergraduate degrees in chemistry and cellular molecular biology from University of Michigan. She earned her medical degree at Wayne State University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Oakwood Hospital and Medical Center.Dr. Wood is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the South Atlantic Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Dr. Wood enjoys practicing obstetrics and gynecology which provides an opportunity to care for women at all stages of their lives. She is honored to be part of the pregnancy journey and birth experience of so many mothers and families. She is also committed to educating her patients about preventative care and healthy lifestyles and believes in shared medical decision making.In her free time, Dr. Wood loves spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys travel and sporting events, especially gymnastics and football.Dr. Wood is accepting new OB and gynecology patients at both practice locations in Richmond and Chesterfield.