PCOS Care in Southern Pines, NC
Providers who treat PCOS: see credentials, insurance, and contact details before you ever call.
11 providers in Southern Pines
Southern Pines and Pinehurst together form the medical core of the Sandhills, a Moore County market shaped by a large retirement-age population. FirstHealth of the Carolinas operates the regional system; primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, and behavioral health all run deep here, supported by demand from a patient base that skews older than the state as a whole.
Medicare is the primary insurer for a large share of patients here. Most practices accept Medicare; supplemental and Medicare Advantage acceptance varies by plan. Confirm coverage before booking.
Understanding PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a set of symptoms related to a hormone imbalance, typically involving at least two of three features: irregular ovulation, elevated androgen levels, or ovarian cysts. Common symptoms include irregular periods, excess facial or body hair, acne, and weight challenges, and the picture varies a lot from person to person.
PCOS is also connected to broader health considerations, including insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk, blood pressure and cholesterol changes, sleep apnea, and mood effects like anxiety and depression, which is why care looks at the whole picture rather than a single symptom.
Finding the right provider
There's no single test for PCOS; clinicians diagnose it from your history, an exam, blood hormone testing, and sometimes ultrasound. OB-GYNs commonly lead PCOS care, with primary-care providers and endocrinologists involved depending on which symptoms dominate. Management centers on the symptoms that matter to you, commonly lifestyle support plus hormone-regulating or insulin-sensitizing medicines chosen by your clinician. ProviderQuoHealth shows credentials, accepted insurance, and accepting-new-patients status so you can compare before you reach out.
PCOS is managed care, not emergency care. For severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, or other sudden severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department. If low mood or anxiety is part of your picture and becomes a crisis, call or text 988 any time. Don't search a directory in an emergency.
Providers in Southern Pines
See all 11Walter S Fasolak, DO
Walter S Fasolak, DO, is an obstetrics and gynecology provider in Southern Pines, NC. He brings clinical expertise to women's reproductive health care and pregnancy management.
Southern Pines Women's Health Center PC — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Southern Pines Women's Health Center PC provides obstetrics and gynecology services to the Southern Pines, NC community. The practice focuses on comprehensive women's health care.
Sarah Danielle Bowen-Pasfield, MD
Sarah Danielle Bowen-Pasfield, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive women's health care throughout all life stages.
Pamela Geertgens Kantorowski, MD
Pamela Geertgens Kantorowski, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. She provides comprehensive care in women's health and reproductive medicine.
Michael J Maness, MD
Michael J Maness, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive women's health care to patients in the area.
Kendall Reid Zmiewsky, MD
Kendall Reid Zmiewsky, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Zmiewsky provides comprehensive women's health care throughout all life stages.
Southern Pines Women's Health Center — Obstetrics & Gynecology
Southern Pines Women's Health Center provides obstetrics and gynecology services to patients in Southern Pines, NC. The practice focuses on women's health care needs throughout various life stages.
Julia Malis, MD
Julia Malis, MD, is an obstetrics and gynecology provider based in Southern Pines, NC. She offers comprehensive women's health services to patients in the area.
John W. Byron, MD
John W. Byron, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive women's health care across the full spectrum of obstetric and gynecological services.
Barry K Buchele, MD
Barry K Buchele, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients in Southern Pines, NC. He provides comprehensive women's health care and obstetric services to the local community.
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD
Brooks Bellamy Mays, MD, is an endocrinologist practicing in Southern Pines, NC. Dr. Mays specializes in the diagnosis and management of endocrine system disorders. To schedule an appointment, please contact the office directly.
Common questions
How is PCOS diagnosed?
From the overall picture rather than one test: your history and symptoms, a physical exam, blood hormone tests, and sometimes ultrasound. A clinician puts the pieces together. This page is general education, not a diagnosis.
Which provider treats PCOS?
OB-GYNs commonly lead PCOS care, with primary-care providers and endocrinologists involved depending on the symptoms that dominate, from cycle changes to insulin resistance. These provider types appear in this directory.
Is PCOS treatable?
Yes; care targets the symptoms that matter most to you, commonly combining lifestyle support with medicines your clinician selects, such as hormone-regulating or insulin-sensitizing options. A clinician will build the plan with you. This page is general education, not a treatment recommendation.
Important: Not Medical Advice
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