Gynecology Care

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Why Us?

See a Gynecology Provider in Bellingham

Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive gynecological care in a warm environment. We specialize in preventive healthcare, long-term treatment plans, and gynecological services for women of all ages.

Whether you need annual exams, birth control, or an evaluation of symptoms, we are here to support you in your health journey.

Same Week Gynecology Appointments Available

Michele Ingram, WHNP, is now welcoming both new and returning patients for gynecological and women's health appointments. Quick scheduling options are available, potentially within the same week. Call (360) 647-1900.

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Bringing 30+ Years of Experience

Michele Ingram, WHNP

Women's Healthcare Nurse Practitioner

Michele Ingram WHNP, has 30+ years of experience caring for women and especially loves helping women with hormone management, contraception, menopause, and infertility. Bellingham has lost some of our best private gynecologic providers in recent months to retirement, so we are excited to offer another option for Whatcom County.

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Schedule Your Gynecology Visit in Bellingham, WA

Take the first step towards better reproductive health and schedule your gynecology appointment now.

Michele is amazing. She takes the time to fully evaluate your needs and offers a variety of options to consider. She’s very knowledgeable thoughtful and kind. Awesome with women’s needs.

Megan Pike (Google Business Reviews)

Gynecology Services

Our gynecology providers at Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine are well-versed in the following:

Wellness Exams

Sexually transmitted infection testing and prevention
Painful intercourse and sexual health concerns
Evaluations for Discharge and Rashes
Irregular, Painful and/or Heavy Periods
Ovarian Cysts
Vaginitis (Yeast/Bacterial Infections)

Birth Control

NEXPLANON® Implant
Oral contraceptives (birth control pills)
IUDs (Intrauterine devices)
Contraceptive injections
Permanent contraception referrals
Emergency contraception

Family Planning and Birth Control Bellingham

Infertility Evaluations and Support

If you are trying to get pregnant, we can provide evaluations to help identify any fertility issues and what treatment options may be available. And, we also understand the physical and emotional toll that infertility treatment can have on your life. Our provider is here to offer emotional support as you or your partner undergoes treatment.

Treatment for PCOS, Fibroids, and More

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
Fibroids
Management of Abnormal Pap Smears
Endometriosis
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Premenstrual Syndrome
Menopausal Management/
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Gender-affirming hormone therapy (HT)

Our gynecology provider accepts most major insurance carriers

We accept insurance from:

Premera
LifeWise
Regence
United Health Care (UHC)
United Medical Resources (UMR)
First Choice Health Network
Aetna

Cigna
Kaiser (PPO, HMO, Core)
TriCare
Labor & Industries (Worker’s Comp)
MVA Insurance
Regence Group Administrators
Health Management Administrators

About Michele Ingram, WHNP-BC, REIC

Michele Ingram brings over 30 years of experience as a passionate and dedicated Women's Health Nurse Practitioner to Mt. Shuksan Family Medicine & Dermatology. Joining the practice in November 2022, she is now accepting new patients who are seeking personalized care for all stages of a woman's health journey.

Qualifications

Michele is a Board Certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner with a certification in Reproductive Endocrine and Infertility.

In addition to clinical practice, Michele serves as a preceptor for multiple Nurse Practitioner programs. She is also an active member of several key professional organizations, including the National Association of Women’s Health Nurse Practitioners, the North American Menopause Society, and the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health.

Approach to Care

Michele's calling is helping women balance hormonal issues and live their healthiest lives. She has particular expertise in reproductive health and infertility, guiding patients through evaluation, education, and management with empathy and care. Michele is well-known for her warm, approachable manner that puts patients at ease during some of life's most intimate moments.

Referrals

In addition to serving existing patients at our clinic, Michele is happy to see patients as a specialist in Whatcom County even when primary care is elsewhere.

Experience Matters

In her 30+ years working in women's healthcare, Michele has helped hundreds of women get pregnant and work through hormonal changes, from contraception to menopause.

Why choose our gynecology services?

Do you have a doctor that you can talk with intimately? One that inspires trust and comfort? Unfortunately, many of the offices that administer gynecological services seem chilly and sterilized. We strive to be different.

We Value:

✓ Diversity

✓ Inclusiveness

✓ Acceptance

✓Holistic Health

We Provide Care That Is:

✓ Trauma-informed

✓LGBTQ+friendly

✓Educational

✓Compassionate

We are dedicated to delivering gynecology services that will leave you feeling like you belong there; after all, you do. Whether you need annual exams, birth control, or an evaluation of symptoms, we are here to support you in your health journey.