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November 20, 2008  
COMMUNITY: Frequently Asked Questions
Uterus1: Do I have to have an episiotomy?
Dr. Robert Phillips:
That’s a very common question because all the pregnancy books say to ask. That also is something that’s changing, so I think that the answer in most instances should probably be no. The chances that you would get one are decreasing year by year. There are good studies that support that.

Dr. Robert Phillips


Robert Phillips, M.D. grew up in New Mexico and went to college and medical school in Albuquerque at the University of New Mexico where he graduated in 1983. He did his OB/GYN residency training in Phoenix at the Maricopa Medical Center. He has been with Desert West OB/GYN in private practice for 18 years, and now serves as president and managing partner of this 12 OB/GYN physician group. Dr. Phillips’ practice interests include general obstetrical care and minimally invasive surgery. He recently has become involved in risk reduction for OB/GYN's. His outside interests include three teenagers, music and reading.

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