Some Words From Your Gynecologist

A friend of mine suggested to have new business cards printed with a rather different title: Hello, I’m your gynecologist, and no worries, I’m also gay.

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At first, I found this hilarious. As I kept drinking at the party, and thinking about it -Yes Jannie, doctors also drink and have personal lives- I realized how bad the whole thing was, in so many different layers.

Of course, she meant it as a joke, but the fact that my sexuality might be slogan material, even with the purpose of making me laugh, kept resonating in my head for days.

After 12 years training to become an Obstetrician and Gynecologist, there are so many qualities and even defects of mine, I want to make sure my patients are aware of.

Choosing one’s doctor, and even more, choosing the physician in charge of getting so close to many private sides, should not be taken lightly.

Please don’t get me wrong. I am definitely an advocate for strong bonds and commitment when it comes to Healthcare. However, how is my sexuality suddenly part of my Curriculum Vitae?

I mean, I get it. We share a lot, but I don’t see any Billboards in Minnesota going I’m your contractor for the floors, but no worries, I’m…