Dr. Gwendolyn Patterson Cobbs, FACOG
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5046 HWY 17 Bypass Suite 202
Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
29588
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Accepting New Patients
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Biography
Bio for Dr. Gwendolyn Patterson Cobbs, F.A.C.O.G. Dr. Cobbs is a Board-Certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and has been licensed to practice Obstetrics and Gynecology for the past 25 years. She has delivered thousands of babies and performed multiple gynecologic surgeries. “Bringing babies into the world has been my greatest honor.”—Dr. Gwen Cobbs. Dr. Cobbs obtained her medical degree from Georgetown University Medical School in Washington, D.C., and completed her Internship and Residency training at Georgetown University Medical Center in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Cobbs’ curriculum vitae encompasses a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Goucher College in Towson, MD --- which was attained with the assistance of a music scholarship. She was also the recipient of a financial scholarship to attend the prestigious Sidwell Friends High School in Washington, DC, whose graduates include several presidential progenies. Dr. Cobbs practiced full-time Obstetrics and Gynecology as an attending physician at several hospitals in the Washington, DC area including Virginia Hospital Center, Reston Hospital, INOVA Fairfax Hospital, INOVA Loudoun Hospital, and INOVA Fair Oaks Hospital. She is experienced in Abdominal surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Hysteroscopic surgery, Infertility, Endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Fibroids, Menopause, HPV, Management of Abnormal Pap smears, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and Contraception. Throughout her tenure as a physician, Dr. Cobbs has embraced the idea of empowering patients to make informed decisions as demonstrated by her statement --- “I enjoy teaching and educating women about their bodies during all stages of life from the teen years to menopause.” As the recipient of numerous awards for her leadership abilities and medical practices, Dr. Cobbs is uniquely qualified to provide this service. She has been named one of America’s Top OB/GYN’s, as well as one of America’s Best OB/GYN by the Consumers’ Research Council of America. Added, Dr. Cobbs was also included in the Washingtonian Magazine’s issue of best OB/GYN offices. For further emphasis, upon graduation from Georgetown University Medical School, she was the recipient of the Sarah E. Stewart leadership award. Besides her clinical work, Dr. Cobbs has remained actively engaged in academia. Dr. Cobbs has been involved in research projects involving male contraception, uterine cancer, and adolescent pregnancy. She has also been a clinical instructor with Georgetown University’s Medical School, James Madison University’s Physician Assistant program, and the Physician Assistant Program at Shenandoah University. Equally important, mission work has been a long-standing part of Dr. Cobbs’ life and career. Dr. Cobbs was the founder and president of the Genesis Food Pantry, Inc. (This organization helped to feed families in the Washington, DC metro area from 1997-2011). She has also performed missions work in South Africa with Grace Covenant Church and in Haiti with the Community Coalition for Haiti based in Vienna, Va. During her career, she has also supported Crisis Pregnancy organizations: Birthmothers and Assist Pregnancy Center. She is associated and active with Every Nation churches: Grace Covenant Church in Chantilly, VA, and now Rise Community Church in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina where she has started her non-profit clinic: Kingdom Healthcare Center which will be providing STI testing and medication including HIV/AIDS care, early pregnancy sonograms and free seminars on a variety of health topics.
Languages
- English
Education
- Georgetown University (Grad. 1992)
- Goucher College (Grad. 1987)
Areas of Expertise
- Vaginitis
- HPV infection
- Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
- Birth Control / Contraception Consultation
- Abnormal Pap Smear Evaluation
- Fibroids
- Urinary tract infection (UTI)
- Endometriosis
- Menopause
- Infertility, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Fibroids And More
Awards & Recognitions
- Sarah Stewart Leadership Awarded by Georgetown University Medical School 1992
Publications & Research
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Of South Carolina
- Humana Medicare
- Medicaid General
- Medicare (General)
Dr. Gwen is incredible and so knowledgeable on everything about her job and gynecological health in general. Her passion for helping women, and women who can’t afford medical care, is inspiring and if you’re able to, she should be the one you go to for any of your gynecological health issues. She is remarkably professional and I truly feel relaxed and comfortable every time I’m around her. Thank you Dr Gwen! ❤️
Submitted Dec. 4, 2023