Shannon O\'Hara, MD

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Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Shannon O’Hara, who serves patients in Cape Coral, Florida.

With broad experience in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, Dr. O’Hara provides a full spectrum of care, including management and treatment of gynecological conditions, infertility issues, and menopausal disorders. She is affiliated with Premier Women’s Care of Southwest Florida in Cape Coral.

Patients turn to her for help with heavy menstrual bleeding, cervical dysplasia, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and ovarian cysts, to name a few conditions. She also offers thorough preventive care and well-woman exams for patients of all ages. For patients trying to become pregnant, she provides comprehensive preconception and prenatal management. She is also an expert at caring for women who have high-risk pregnancies.

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University, Dr. O’Hara graduated with her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Finally, she completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology from the University of South Florida.

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology through the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). The mission of the ABOG is to define specialty standards, certify obstetricians and gynecologists, and facilitate continuous learning to advance knowledge, practice, and professionalism in women’s health.

Professionally, she is an active member of the American Medical Association, and the Florida Medical Association.

Obstetrics and gynecology (OB-GYN) is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts).

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