We offer a variety of services to help meet your needs. Advanced Care for Women in Fredericksburg Virginia provides quality care for women in all walks of life. Our physicians and staff that handle this care are knowledgeable, compassionate, and are willing to provide for your needs
2 locations
4604 Spotsylvania Parkway, Suite 310 Fredericksburg, VA 22408
1300 Hospital Drive, Suite 202 Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Obstetrics
At Advanced Care for Women our physicians and staff give well rounded care starting with infertility evaluations and family planning, if needed, and continue the care through delivery and post partum. Advanced Care for Women also partners with Healthy Families of the Rappahannock Area, www.healthyfamiliesrappahannock.org. We are in support of strengthening the family unit. Our staff is able to assist with the free voluntary program for first time and established parents
High Risk Pregnancies
On Site 3D/4D Ultrasound
Delivery at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center
Vaginal Birth After C-Section
Gynecology
When you visit our office, you will receive general women's health services that are up to date with evidence-based guidelines and range from adolescent gynecology, annual well woman care, and a wide range of women's health issues including:
Contraceptive Management
Menopause Treatments
Osteoporosis Evaluation and Treatment
Ovarian Cyst
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Vaginitis
Pelvic Support Problems
Uterine Fibroids
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Procedures
The care offered at our ob/gyn office is comprehensive, and ranges from minimally invasive procedures, outpatient procedures that can help control heavy menstrual bleeding and/or fibroid problems, and a range of minimally invasive procedures for problems that arise in women's health. Most services are performed in office and eliminate the costly operation room, anesthesia and hospital stays. All gynecological procedures performed, including and not limited to be:
Colposcopy
D&C
Endometrial Ablation
Hysterectomy W/O Any Major Incisions
Hysteroscopy
Laparoscopy
Loop Electrosurgical Excisions Procedure
Endometrial Biopsy
Register Online
We welcome new patients to Advanced Care for Women. Did you know you can complete your new patient registration online by visiting our patient portal? Visit us online at www.ACWVA.com and click patient portal to complete your health history questionnaire. It can be found under your upcoming appointment.There's no need to print any paperwork either! It's that simple and you're ready for the provider when you arrive in the office. Don't forget to bring your current insurance card and a form of photo identification. If you are transferring into our practice, a medical records release form can be found on our website under the patient information tab. This is needed to have your records transferred by fax (540) 710-1800 to our office. Your transfer records will fax right into your chart w/ our office. Taking these important steps on the front end of your visit will minimize your wait time and allow us to focus on your care. Thank you for allowing Advanced Care for Women to take part in your health care and we look forward to serving you.
About Us
It is our pledge to you and the surrounding community to offer the best care that you deserve. We are excited about our growth and expansion to serve you better. We are equally as excited to announce the addition of Dr. Lia Shorter to Advanced Care for Women. Dr. Lia Shorter earned her medical degree from East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine and graduated in 2001. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Residency Hospital Reading Hospital and Medical Center. Dr. Shorter is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has a keen interest in female sexual dysfunction. She comes with over 16 years of experience in her craft. Dr. Shorter's passion is driven by the bonds she builds with her patients over the course of their lives and the enjoyment she holds in keeping them healthy and well. In her spare time, Dr. Shorter loves spending time with her family, spending time outdoors, and traveling. She is passionately known by her patients as "The Diva Doctor". Please join us in welcoming this great physician to our family.
At Advanced Care for Women it is our pledge to you and the surrounding community to provide a level of competent care it deserves. We are all about bringing the finest and most up to date treatments to solve any health issue you may have. We offer a variety of services for women in every stage of life. Just to list a few there is genetic testing for female cancers, treatment of high-risk pregnancies, in office 3D/4D ultrasonography, treatment of female incontinence issues, and an in office solution for treatment of heavy periods. With our range of in office and minimally invasive methods, our goal is to fix whatever problem may exist, with minimal disruption to your life.