WashU Ob/Gyn > Patient Information > Family Planning & Contraception
We provide patients outstanding care in a supportive, caring and nonjudgmental environment.
Washington University complex family planning specialists are board-certified obstetricians/gynecologists with extensive and formal training in family planning. We provide our patients sound, supportive and completely confidential treatment and care in general gynecology, gynecologic surgery and family planning.

David L. Eisenberg, MD, MPH, FACOG
Professor, Ob/Gyn
Interim Division Chief: Complex Family Planning, Contraception, & Gynecology
Division: Complex Family Planning, Contraception, & Gynecology
Admin; Kathy Nesser

Susan Mitchell-Derenski, APRN, WHNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Contaceptive Choice Center
Complex Family Planning, Contraception, & Gynecology
Admin; Kathy Nesser

Jennifer Reeves, MD, MPH
Assistant Professor, Ob/Gyn
Complex Family Planning, Contraception, & Gynecology
Division: Complex Family Planning, Contraception, & Gynecology
Admin; Kathy Nesser

North County – Washington University Gynecology
North County – Washington University Gynecology
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Mailing Address:
1224 Graham Road,
Suite 2010
Florissant, MO 63031 - Phone: 314-362-4211
- Fax: 888-315-6494

Women’s Health Center – Central West End
Center for Outpatient Health
- Physical Address: 4901 Forest Park Ave, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Mailing Address:
4901 Forest Park Ave., Suite 710
St. Louis, MO 63110
Family planning and contraception
Our patients benefit from the expertise of a board certified subspecialists in complex family planning. professional team offering the full range of family planning services, including pregnancy planning, contraception and prevention, as well as difficult IUD and implant removal. In the management of pregnancies diagnosed with maternal complications, we also work with specialists in maternal-fetal medicine.
We know that decisions regarding pregnancy can be difficult, and our specialists provide caring and qualified counseling in addition to medical services and support.
Our family planning services include:
- Counseling in pregnancy options
- Medical and surgical management of miscarriage in first and second trimester
- Contraception
- Counseling in birth control methods to prevent unplanned pregnancies
- Intrauterine devices (IUD) and implants, including management of difficult removals
- Hormonal contraception
- Female sterilization
- Contraception for medically complex patients
General gynecology
Our specialists also provide general gynecologic and reproductive health care, including minor and major gynecologic surgery, for patients of all ages.
Our general gynecologic services include:
- Annual gynecologic exams, cervical cancer screening, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccination, and other preventative gynecologic care
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs / STDs) testing and treatment
- Abnormal uterine bleeding and uterine fibroids management
- Abnormal Pap smear diagnosis and treatment, including colposcopy and loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP)
- Menopause and hormonal therapy management
- Major and minor gynecologic surgeries, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy and hysterectomy
Make an appointment
Washington University family planning specialists:
314-362-4211
If you are of reproductive age and need to see a doctor soon, you may also call the Contraceptive Choice Center (C3):
Visit the C3 website »
When you call, please have your insurance card ready.
See accepted insurance plans »
If you don’t have insurance, you may qualify for a lower fee scale if you see our specialists at the Contraceptive Choice Center (C3).
See C3 payment and insurance information »
Contact us
Appointments:
314-362-4211
Urgent appointments:
Call the Contraceptive Choice Center »
Fax: 888-315-6494
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