Physicians for Women > Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have an Emergency Telephone Number?

No. Simply contact our practice at 919 678 6900. However, if there are severe weather conditions, resulting in power outages, and the on-call service does not return your call in a timely fashion, please do the following: if you are in labor, call Wake Med Cary labor and delivery at 350-2525; if you have any other medical emergency, call your local emergency room.

What is your contact information?

Physicians for Women
1130 Kildaire Farm Rd, Ste 240
Cary, North Carolina 27511
Phone: 919 678 6900
Fax: 919 678 6901
www.physicians-for-women.com

What are your office hours?

Physicians for Women is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Are both doctors accepting new patients?

Yes, both Dr. Seidel and Dr. Sheshadri are presently accepting new patients

Do I need a referral?

No, Ob/Gyn is considered to be a primary care field by most insurance companies; therefore, making it unnecessary to obtain a referral from another physician.

Does Medicare cover checkups?

No, Medicare does not cover routine gynecological exams. They cover problem visits, as well as pap smears every 3 years. That is, unless you have had a prior gynecological problem in the past.