Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Specialist care for women, at every stage of life
Pregnancy, birth, gynecology and women's cancers — with obstetricians and subspecialists at MCM Comprehensive Specialized Hospital.
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Who we are
One department, seven specialist units
The Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at MCM Comprehensive Specialized Hospital cares for women through pregnancy, birth and every stage of gynecologic health. Our team includes general obstetrician-gynecologists and subspecialists in maternal-fetal medicine, gynecologic oncology, laparoscopic surgery, infertility and urogynecology.
We are also a teaching department: residents and medical students from Myungsung Medical College train with our faculty on the wards, in clinics and in theatre.
- Obstetricians & gynecologists
- 8
- Specialist units
- 7
- Emergency obstetric care
- 24/7
- Years of residency training
- 3
Our services
What we treat
Five service areas, from routine pregnancy care to cancer surgery.
Obstetrics
Antenatal care, high-risk pregnancy, labor and delivery, cesarean section and postnatal care.
13 servicesGynecology
Period problems, fibroids, cysts, pelvic pain, family planning, menopause, infertility and fistula care.
10 servicesGynecologic Oncology
Cervical screening, precancer treatment and surgery for cancers of the cervix, womb and ovaries.
11 servicesMinimally Invasive Surgery
Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy for fibroids, cysts, endometriosis, ectopic pregnancy and hysterectomy.
7 servicesWomen's Health & Prevention
Well-woman checks, breast health, HPV vaccination advice and preconception care.
6 servicesNot sure where to start?
Book a general gynecology or antenatal visit and we will guide you to the right specialist.
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Our doctors
Meet the team
News
Latest from the department
FeaturedDepartment · Minimally invasive surgery
Multiple fibroids removed by keyhole surgery — uterus preserved
A woman with severe pelvic pain and heavy bleeding had many fibroids removed laparoscopically, one by one, while keeping her uterus and its lining intact.
Department · Services · 20 Sep 2025
MCM launches its Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit
On 20 September 2025 MCM Comprehensive Specialized Hospital launched its Minimally Invasive Surgery Unit, expanding keyhole surgery for gynecologic conditions.
Student & Resident · Simulation · 12 Aug 2026
[Placeholder] Emergency obstetric skills drills for residents and midwives
Placeholder post: team drills for postpartum hemorrhage, eclampsia and shoulder dystocia.
Student & Resident · Residency · 1 Jul 2026
[Placeholder] Year I residents begin their first rotations
Placeholder post: introduce the new Year I class and the rotations they start with.
Academic & training
A teaching department
Part of MCM Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Myungsung Medical College (MMC).
Our residents
Three years of supervised clinical, surgical and academic training in obstetrics and gynecology.
Residency
Medical students
Clinical rotations on the labor ward, gynecology ward, theatre and outpatient clinics.
Student education
Research
Clinical audits, research projects and conference presentations by faculty and residents.
Research news
Research & achievements
Recent work
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- Conference
Apr 2026
- Research
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2026
- Publication
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2025
- Presentation
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2025
- Award
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2025
Health tips
Reliable advice from our doctors
Public Health Emergency
Heavy bleeding after childbirth: act fast
Postpartum hemorrhage is a leading cause of maternal death in Ethiopia. Birth in a health facility and quick action save lives.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Haile GilchaRead moreOncology
Cervical cancer screening saves lives
Cervical cancer is common in Ethiopia but largely preventable. A quick screening test can find changes before they become cancer.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Gebresilassie AndualemRead moreInfertility
When to seek help for trouble getting pregnant
If you have been trying for a year — or six months if you are over 35 — it is time for a check-up. Come as a couple.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Tofik HyredinRead more
Patient care
Care we are known for
Antenatal care
Regular check-ups, ultrasound and tests from early pregnancy, with clear advice at every visit.
High-risk pregnancy
Maternal-fetal medicine care for high blood pressure, diabetes, twins and previous complications.
Cancer screening
Cervical screening and same-day treatment of precancer, plus assessment of worrying symptoms.
Fistula care
Repair of obstetric fistula and treatment of prolapse and incontinence in our urogynecology unit.