Dr. Jerrold M Snyder D.O.

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Get to know Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Jerrold M. Snyder, who serves the population of Pennsylvania. Dr. Snyder completed his undergraduate degree from Temple University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Art majoring in Liberal Arts in 1974. Wanting to further his education he then obtained his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1978, giving him over four decades of experience in his field. After obtaining his degree Dr. Snyder then completed his internship with Metropolitan Hospital followed by his residency with UMDNJ-Kennedy Memorial Hospital where he was named chief resident. He is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. To stay up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Pennsylvania Osteopathic Medical Association, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Snyder currently practices with Women’s Specialists of Bucks County a private practice he founded along with Dr. Turner. He is also affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Lower Bucks Hospital, and Barix Clinics of Pennsylvania, where he is an an attending physician on staff. When not working, Dr. Snyder enjoys scuba diving, sailing, and spending time with his family. Obstetrician-gynecologists (OB/GYN) are physicians who possess special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the femaFfamille reproductive system and associated disorders, enables them to serve as consultants to other physicians and as primary physicians for women. Obstetrics and gynecology is a broad and diverse branch of medicine, including surgery, management of the care of pregnant women, gynecologic care, oncology, and primary health care for women. Most OB/GYNs are generalists and see a variety of medical conditions in the office, perform surgery, and manage labor and delivery. Office practice consists of providing women with preventive examinations and other primary care and identifying gynecologic problems.

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