An OB/GYN medical practice dedicated to optimizing health and wellness for women and their families. http://www.horizonshealthandwellness.com
About Us
Obstetrics
We manage high and low risk pregnancies. We do all of our deliveries at Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton, MA. High risk pregnancies are co-managed with Boston Maternal Fetal Medicine. Ultrasounds and routine labs are performed in our Brockton and Bridgewater offices, as well as at the hospital. Some of the more common high risk conditions we manage in pregnancy include hypertension (including preeclampisa), diabetes, twins, thyroid conditions and asthma.
Gynecology
We manage a variety of gynecologic conditions including well woman exams and routine vaccinations (flu, Tdap, HPV). We also evaluate and manage symptoms and conditions related to the breasts, reproductive, urinary, and bowel systems. Examples of some common conditions we see include:
- Problems with menstrual periods including cycle regularity, pain, headaches and recurrent infections
- Urinary incontinence, painful and or frequent urination, urinary tract infections
- Pelvic pain, constipation, sexual pain, pelvic organ prolapse
- Infertility
- Recurrent yeast and/or bacterial infections
- Contraception
Our major gynecologic surgeries are performed at Good Samaritan Medical Center by Dr. Aslami, including minimally invasive robotic surgery. Robotic surgery allows patients to recover from major gynecologic surgery including hysterectomy much faster, and with less pain and better cosmetic outcomes, than traditional surgery.
Office procedures performed for the diagnosis and management of abnormal pap smears and abnormal uterine bleeding include colposcopy, LEEPs, hysteroscopy and endometrial ablation. We also offer office based tubal ligation.
We recommend a comprehensive cancer risk assessment yearly for all women to search for clues which may point to a possible hereditary cancer syndrome. We offer testing for hereditary cancer syndromes. For those women who have an elevated risk for cancer unrelated to a hereditary syndrome, we offer additional screening and cancer risk reduction strategies, particularly for breast, ovarian, uterine and cervical cancers.
Menopause management
Many women experience a variety of symptoms as they transition out of their reproductive years and into menopause. Commonly encountered symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, poor sleep, mood changes, sexual pain, loss of sexual desire, weight gain, acne, unwanted hair growth, poor concentration, forgetfulness, bone loss, muscle aches, joint pains, increased frequency of urinary tract infections and vaginal infections, to name a few. Many women and their families are frustrated by their symptoms, and fearful of traditional hormone replacement therapy. We offer a balanced approach to these problems, and will discuss a variety of treatment options including vitamins, supplements, nutrition, bioidentical hormone replacement, traditional hormone replacement, medications and lifestyle changes to help women regain their sense of self and well being.
Adolescent gynecology
Teenagers experience a variety of physical and psychological changes as they transition from childhood into young adults. Frequently, they experience irregular, painful menstrual cycles, headaches, mood swings, acne, fatigue and weight gain. Many teens begin sexual exploration, putting themselves at risk for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. We want to partner with teens to help them understand and care for their bodies in the most safe, effective and manageable ways.
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexual dysfunction affects women and men of all ages. The most common problem seen in women is loss of sexual desire. Other common problems include decreased sexual arousal, sexual pain, and difficulty or absence of orgasm. Frequently seen sexual problems in men include erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, and loss of desire. We treat all aspects of female sexual dysfunction. We can perform initial evaluations on men, and refer them to urologists and other specialists if needed.
Wellness
We are committed to helping women and their families pursue health and wellness through optimizing nutrition, identifying and correcting nutritional deficiencies, detoxifying from pollution and pesticides, balancing hormones, sleeping better, managing stress, losing weight, and making daily choices with regards to food, food preparation and storage, personal care and hygiene products so as to minimize toxin exposure.
Do you ever wonder if gluten free is for you? Should you avoid GMOs (genetically modified organisms)? Should you take a probiotic? Vitamins? Fish oil? Hormones? Eat paleo? Do you have chronic health conditions (for example, asthma, allergies, fatigue, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic fatigue syndrome, headaches, PMS, poor sleep, the list goes on and on) that you would like to approach from a nutritional perspective? We are here to help guide you through the evidence regarding nutrition and toxins as they relate to chronic diseases and wellness.
Our Team
Angela Aslami, MD, FACOG, AARM
Obstetrician-Gynecologist
Dr. Aslami graduated from The American University, Washington, DC 1993 with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She graduated from North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 1995 with a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. She completed her medical degree at Wake Forest University Medical School, Winston-Salem, NC in 1999. She completed her residency in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2003 at Carolinas Medical Center, Charlotte NC. She has been practicing general obstetrics & gynecology since 2003, first at Greenwich Hospital, Greenwich, CT (2003-2006), and at Good Samaritan Medical Center, Brockton, MA since 2007. She received her board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology in 2005. From 2002-2010, she served on a variety of committees in NC, CT, and MA for the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In 2015, she received her certificate in management of Sexual Health and Treatment from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She is currently pursuing board certification from the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine and her Master’s degree in Metabolic & Nutritional Medicine from the University of South Florida Medical School. Dr. Aslami enjoys spending time with her 5 young children, biking, skiing, and being outdoors. She is a member of South Shore Community Church.
Kathy Jordan, MS, RD, CPT
Registered Dietitian, Sports Medicine PT and Wellness Coach
Kathy is a registered dietitian, National Academy of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer and certified wellness coach with over 20 years of nutrition, fitness and life style counseling experience. She holds both B.S. and M.S degrees in Food Science and Nutrition. She is the author Below the Surface…Weight Loss Transformation by kj© and Fitting in Getting Fit.
Kathy enjoys outdoor activities including walking her dogs, biking, running, swimming, skating and cross country skiing.
“I decided to become a nutritionist and fitness professional when I was 15 years old. I am not naturally thin and work very hard to stay healthy and fit. My goal in life is to help others learn how to get healthy and end their struggles with their weight, body image and food once and for all.”
Sue Cunningham
Practice Manager
Sue is our dynamic office manager. She has worked in a variety of medical settings for 30 years, including private practices and hospital operations. She is an avid reader, loves to paint and spend time with her family. If you have any questions about our practice or suggestions for improvement, please reach out to Sue at [email protected].
Dianne Cheverie
Billing Manager
Dianne has done medical billing for over 20 years. If you have any questions regarding a bill you received, please call her at 781-585-9522. Diane loves anything to do with exercise, and has completed several Sprint Triathlons, Tough Mudders and half-marathons.
