Ken Snider, MD, FACOG

EDUCATION

Residency
Texas Tech Health Science Center, Odessa, TX, 2007

Medical School
New York Medical Collge, Fifth Pathway Program, Soundshore Medical Center, New Rochelle, NY, 2002

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara Medical School, Guadalajara, Mexico, 2001

Ph.D. Coursework & Research in Bioengineering, UCSD, 1994

M.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University, 1989

B.S. Chemical Engineering, New Mexico State University, 1987

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Snider brings over 13 years of OB/GYN experience to our Hermiston community and is fluent in Spanish. He provides obstetrics and gynecological services in the Good Shepherd Women’s Center and Family Birth Center.

IN-OFFICE PROCEDURES

• Colposcopy
• LEEP
• Nexplanon and IUD placement
• Hysteroscopic procedures including polypectomy, endometrial ablation

SURGICAL PROCEDURES

• D&C, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial ablation, Essure
• LEEP and Cold knife cone
• Cystocele and Rectocele repair
• Vaginal hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic tubal ligation, ovarian cystectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, hysterectomy
• Abdominal hysterectomy
• Cystoscopy
• Postpartum tubal ligation
• Cesarean section

CONDITIONS

General Gynecology

• General gynecologic exams, procedures and treatments, including pelvic examinations and Pap Smears, breast exams and Breast Self-Examination education
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Fibroids
• Fistulas
• General physicals
• Osteoporosis
• Ovarian cysts
• Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Urinary tract infections
• Uterine, vaginal and vulvar disorders
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Vulvodynia
• Warts and premalignant lesions of the lower reproductive tract

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy and Prenatal Care (from pre-conception counseling through delivery and post-partum care)
• Pregnancy and the Flu
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Cervical Cerclage
• Infertility evaluation and treatment
• Miscarriage
• General information
• Risks and Treatments

Menstruation

• Abnormal bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Irregular Menstruation (heavy bleeding, prolonged periods)
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Menopause

• Menopause (and midlife care/issues)

Pelvic Floor Issues

• Cystocele
• Lower genital tract dysplasia
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Pelvic heaviness or fullness
• Rectocele
• Urinary incontinence
• Urine leakage
• Uterine prolapse
• Vaginal vault prolapse
• Tension-free vaginal taping/Vaginal vault suspension

Contraception

• Contraception options