Hugh Lacey
Joplin,MO
Overview
43
43
years of professional experience
Work History
OB/Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Freeman Health System
Joplin, MO
01.2024 - 06.2025
- Delivered comprehensive medical care to women from adolescence to post-menopause.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on patient-specific needs.
- Monitored patient conditions and adjusted treatments as necessary.
- Analyzed test results and examinations to accurately diagnose medical conditions.
- Performed cesarean sections and various gynecological procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Counseled patients on family planning, including contraception and infertility options.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient care quality across departments.
Private Practice OB/Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Self Employed Web
Joplin, MO
08.1990 - 01.2024
- Counseled women regarding menopause symptoms, hormone replacement therapy, and lifestyle modifications for improved well-being.
- Ordered laboratory tests, such as blood work, urine analysis, and mammograms.
- Assisted obstetricians during labor and delivery procedures when needed.
- Reviewed test results with patients and discussed necessary follow-up care.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to gynecology topics.
- Provided counseling to patients about contraception and other reproductive health issues.
- Performed minor surgeries in office setting, such as endometrial biopsies and colposcopies.
- Prescribed medications to treat gynecological conditions.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper procedures for assisting with gynecologic surgeries.
- Performed physical examinations on patients, including pelvic exams and Pap smears.
- Documented billing information accurately following each patient visit.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and medications; adjusted treatments accordingly.
- Facilitated patient referrals to specialists when appropriate or requested by the patient.
- Developed treatment plans for patients based on diagnosis.
- Evaluated and assessed patients by reviewing medical history.
- Performed initial consultations with patients to determine ailments and illness, documented medical history and conducted physical examinations.
- Performed cesarean sections to preserve patients' health and deliver babies safely.
- Administered therapy, medication and specialized medical care to treat and prevent illness, disease, or injury
- Treated diseases of female reproduction system.
- Explained procedures and test results of prescribed treatments to patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and progress to reevaluate treatment and interventions.
- Analyzed test results and examination information to diagnose medical condition of patient.
- Managed working at two local hospitals, with one call partner for over 30 years until my call partner retired.
OB/GYN Physician
Naval Hospital
Bremerton, Washington
06.1982 - 10.1986
- Executed minor surgeries, including endometrial biopsies and colposcopies in office setting.
- Attended weekly multidisciplinary meetings to discuss complex cases with medical team.
- Participated in hospital committees focused on quality improvement in gynecology practice.
- Assisted obstetricians during labor and delivery procedures when required.
- Provided counseling on contraception and reproductive health issues to patients.
- Ordered laboratory tests, including blood work, urine analysis, and mammograms.
- Prescribed medications for treatment of gynecological conditions.
- Conducted physical examinations, including pelvic exams and Pap smears.
Education
M.D. - Medicine
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05-1978
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR05-1966
Skills
- Surgical procedures: vaginal deliveries, c-sections, major surgeries, laparoscopic, hysterectomy, D&C, salpingectomy, salpingostomy, oophorectomy, cystectomy, minor surgery, diagnostic laparoscopic, tubal ligation, myomectomy, MMK, endometrial ablation, hysteroscopy, and various other GYN procedures
- Cervical cancer screening
- Wellness visits, including hormone therapy, contraceptive care, and HRT
- Skilled in office procedures, IUD placement and removal, colposcopy, cryosurgery, LEEP, endometrial, and vulvar biopsy
- Reproductive health education and management, including STD testing and treatment
- Ultrasound interpretation
- Obstetric emergencies, diagnoses, and management
- Breast cancer screening
- Significant time management
Years of Service
During my over 35 years of practice, I have delivered over 13,000 patients.
Major surgeries are also a passion of mine, I enjoy being in the OR and time management is imperative to me.
Providing quality care and compassion as an OB/GYN is my life dedication.
I am a retired Naval Fighter Pilot who flew over 200 combat missions off of aircraft carriers- managing high risk situations bring out the best in me.
I desire to work in an environment that displays teamwork towards healthy mom, healthy baby goals.
Timeline
OB/Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Freeman Health System
01.2024 - 06.2025
Private Practice OB/Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Self Employed Web
08.1990 - 01.2024
OB/GYN Physician
Naval Hospital
06.1982 - 10.1986
M.D. - Medicine
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Mathematical Sciences
University of Arkansas
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