Dr. Ibrahim Joulak, MD
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
60 East St ste 1100 Methuen MA, 01844About
Ibrahim Joulak, MD, FACOG, is a top obstetrician and gynecologist who lends his skills and expertise to serve patients at The Practice – OB/GYN in Lowell, MA. He established The Practice – OB/GYN in 2016. According to their Facebook page, The Practice – OB/GYN “is the only Private Solo OB/GYN in the area who you will see in all your prenatal visits and who will be there for your delivery”. Dr. Joulak additionally can be found on staff at Holy Family Hospital and Lowell General Hospital. With thirteen years of experience as an OBGYN physician, he specializes in all facets of his specialty. His areas of specialty cover obstetrics (C-section, childbirth, pregnancy care), gynecology (pap smear, menopause, women’s health, menstrual pain, pelvic exam, overactive urinary bladder), birth control and infertility, and cosmetic surgery (vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, Botox, and Juvederm). A polyglot, Dr. Joulak speaks Arabic, French, Creole, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Khmer, and Armenian in addition to English.
Education and Training
Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1999
Board Certification
obstetrics and gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Provider Details
Dr. Ibrahim Joulak, MD's Expert Contributions
What does your stomach look like in early pregnancy?
Depends how far you are in your pregnancy. The top of the uterus (fubdus) will be: - behind the pubic at 12 weeks - at the belly button at 20 weeks Then grow 1cm per week. READ MORE
Do your feet get bigger during early pregnancy?
Not really. It's mostly towards the end. So, try to decrease the salt intake to help lessen the swelling. READ MORE
How much spotting is normal during pregnancy?
Spotting does happen, but it's not normal. It doesn’t mean miscarriage, but it better get checked. If my mom was spotting, I would see her & do an ultrasound. READ MORE
What kind of breast pain indicates pregnancy?
Mostly sensitive to touch. Pregnancy should not cause breast pain. READ MORE
How do you know when the baby's head is down?
I do ultrasound every visit. So I know exactly where every part of the baby’s body is. READ MORE
What are abnormal positions for delivery?
Anything other than Vertex (head down) is abnormal. READ MORE
Which baby position is best for normal delivery?
Vertex meaning head down READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists - Fellow
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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Ibrahim Joulak, who serves patients in Methuen, Massachusetts.
A professional in the fields of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. Joulak treats a wide range of women’s health issues. He is the owner & operator of The Practice – OB/GYN, P.C. in Methuen, Massachusetts.
The doctor’s areas of speciality include: C-section, cosmetic surgery (aesthetic procedures), childbirth, pap smear, overactive urinary bladder, women’s health, pregnancy care, birth control, menstrual pain, pelvic exam, menopause, hot flashes, infertility, vaginoplasty, labiaplasty, Botox, and Juvederm.
Back in 1999, Dr. Joulak graduated with his medical degree from the University of Aleppo, Faculty of Medicine in Syria. Upon relocating to the United States, he performed his internship at Nassau University Medical Center in 2005, followed by his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Buffalo in 2008.
A Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, he is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.
Licensed to practice medicine in Massachusetts, Dr. Joulak is affiliated with Holy Family Hospital and Lowell General Hospital.
Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics and gynecology. An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health.
In honor of his clinical expertise, Dr. Joulak is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2017, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2018), and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2016, 2017).
On a more personal note, he speaks multiple languages, including English, Arabic, French, Creole, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Turkish, Khmer, and Armenian.
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