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Focus on Physicians

Meet Dr. Alf Adler, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Dr. Alf Adler
Medical School – George Washington University

Residency – George Washington University

Special Training – Laparoscopy, currently receiving training on the da Vinci Robotic Surgery System

Board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Joined Potomac Hospital’s medical staff in 1984
Dialogue
Q.
At what age did you decide to pursue a medical career and why?
A.
At age six! I had problems with my ears and during a visit to the doctor, I decided I wanted to study medicine.
 
Q.
What are your particular interests within your specialty?
A.
Hysteroscopy (hysterectomy treatments that offer less risk), endometrial ablation, and  surgical robotics.
 
Q.
What are your interests outside of work?
A.
Reading and riding my two Harley-Davidson motorcycles.
 
Q.
What’s the best part about being a physician?
A.
Nothing compares to the smiling faces and happy tears from patients who just gave birth. Also, providing moms with a safe environment to give birth and the ability to help women who have gynecological health problems as well.

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This page was last updated on January 4, 2012