Hassan, Sheref E MD

Private Abortion Clinic Offering First Trimester Abortion (6-12 Weeks), A D&C And Second Trimester Abortion (13-24 Weeks), D&E. Providing Quality Medical Care And Abortions To Women With The Utmost Regard For Privacy, Dignity, And Confidentiality In A Safe, Sterile, And Caring Environment. We Are A State Licensed Ambulatory Care Gynecological Center Specializing In Abortion Services (Including The Abortion Pill, 1st And 2nd Trimester Abortions) Up To 24 Weeks As Well As Various Other Gynecological Procedures. Our Multilingual, All Female Nursing And Counseling Staff Consists Of Highly Trained And Specialized Individuals Who Provide Assurance, Care, And Support In A Non-Judgmental Atmosphere. All Calls And Appointments Are Confidential. Parental Consent Is Not Required. Metropolitan Medical Associates Offers An Alternative To Surgical Abortion. Non-Surgical Abortion Or ?Abortion By Pill? Is An Option For Women Who Are Less Than 56 Days (8 Weeks) From Their Last Menstrual Period. Some Women Prefer Non-Surgical Abortion As An Alternative To Surgery And Anesthesia Because They Feel That The Process Is More Natural. For Women Who Do Not Want To Involve Any One Else In Their Decision, The Privacy Of The Abortion Pill Is Also A Deciding Factor. Metropolitan Medical Offers Mifeprex, Also Known As RU-486, To Patients Who Meet The Criteria For This Method. Following Blood Work And Ultrasound, Counseling Is Given To Explain The Procedure And Answer Questions. Mifeprex Is Administered In Our Office, Followed 2 Days Later By Another Medication Called Misoprostol. This Second Mediation Causes The Uterus To Expel The Pregnancy Tissue. All Patients Are Required To Return For A Follow-Up Exam Two Weeks Later. A Less Frequently Utilized Medication Is Called Methotrexate, Which Is Usually Administered By Injection. Again, The Patient Is Required To Return To Us For Follow-Up And To Ensure The Success Of The Procedure. In Rare Instances, A D&C May Be Needed After Either Method To Remove Any Retained Tissue.