A question about something unwanted yet life changing.

It can simply be a “WHY?”

It might be a working mother asking herself why she gets up 4-5 times every night, which significantly affects her ability to function effectively at work. Or it could be a grandmother wondering why she can’t pick up her grandchildren without urinary leakage. Whatever the case may be, the 17 million women that are affected by bladder control have a solution for this problem – and for more than 80 percent it can be fixed without surgery

It’s these questions, and this unmet community need, that prompted Dr. Greg Bailey to open the Women’s Pelvic Health and Continence Center, more commonly known as the “Bladder Center for Women”.

After delivering more than 4,000 babies over 15 years, Dr. Bailey opened his “Bladder Center for Women” in the Women’s Center (Suite 409) at North Florida Regional Medical Center to address the health issues that most people don’t often discuss.

“It’s not a glamorous thing to talk about,” he said “but the truth is there is a tremendous need.”

According to Dr. Bailey, it had always been his dream to practice this type of Gynecology. Commonly referred to as Urogynecology, it’s a specific field within Gynecology that focuses on women’s pelvic health. Dr. Bailey is the only physician in the area to offer Interstim Neuromodulation (www.Interstim.com) with excellent proven results for the patients.

“There are so many things we can do to make it better.” he said. “It’s very rewarding”.

Between demonstrating on a yellow, bladder-shaped piece of foam and showing some of the outpatient procedures on his computer, Dr. Bailey will tell anyone that what he does now is one of the loves of his life.

“We improve a lot of people’s lives”, he said, “which is personally rewarding and the reason why I became a specialist in Urogynecology”.

But what sets his office apart from other hospitals or medical centers is how many other doctors his patients have to see about their pelvic health issues.

It’s one. Unlike many other hospitals, Dr. Bailey is able to diagnose his patients and also perform any surgeries they may need.

It’s this “all-inclusive” type of office that makes it unique in the state and even in the country.

In fact, to find another office similar to his, a patient would have to drive to the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

Dr. Bailey explains that in most medical institutions patients are referred to other doctors within the hospital, an unwanted shuffle that most people have experienced at least once.

After a patient is diagnosed, Dr. Bailey outlines every treatment option available to address minor to severe bladder and bowel control issues. They also offer complete gynecological care that includes annual exams, paps, chronic pelvic pain syndrome, management of menstrual flow disorders, menopause counseling and birth control.

At the Women’s Pelvic Health “Bladder Center for Women” (Dr. Greg Bailey), along with his mid-level providers, Amy Kirby, PA-C and Carole Kalivoda, ARNP have an experienced and friendly staff to help patients with every aspect of their care.

One of the main reasons patients choose Women’s Pelvic Health, is because they treat their patients like family.

This comprehensive concept has done so well, in fact, that less than four months ago, Dr. Bailey proudly opened a satellite center in The Villages, a retirement community in Sumter County. The Village residents are so pleased that they have a specialized “Bladder Center for Women” now available, as well as a place for exceptional and comprehensive gynecological care, that they have invited Dr. Bailey to be a guest speaker at their October 23rd POA Meeting. The Villages’ residents are a very active community and are relieved that they can now receive care that will allow them to regain their active lifestyle, by eliminating the inconvenience of bladder/bowel incontinence (control).

Once a diagnosis is made and treatment options are given, his patients take comfort in knowing their issues have been addressed and find solace in knowing their problems are under control. Dr. Bailey encourages all women who may feel they have issues with their pelvic health to discuss their concerns with their Primary Care Physician or contact Women’s Pelvic Health directly at either of his two convenient offices, (Gainesville) 352.333.6161 or (The Villages) 352.750.3636 to set up a consultation. You can also visit their web site at www.PelvicHealth.com. Most insurances accepted.