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Toni Golen, MD
Editor in Chief, Harvard Women's Health Watch; Editorial Advisory Board Member, Harvard Health Publishing; Contributor
Dr. Toni Golen is a physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology, practicing in Boston. Dr. Golen completed her residency training at George Washington University Medical Center in 1995, and is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. She has a special interest in health care quality and patient safety, and serves as the interim chair of the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Dr. Golen is also co-director of labor and delivery, as well as vice chair of quality, safety, and performance Improvement. In these roles she is responsible for the development and implementation of quality improvement projects that advance the equity, safety, accessibility, and patient-centered focus of care that is provided to patients and their families.
Dr. Golen is a past member of the board of directors of Planned Parenthood League of Massachusetts, and lives in Wellesley with her husband and children.
Posts by Toni Golen, MD
Diseases & Conditions
Is arthritis preventable?
Women's Health
Why is there blood in my urine?
Diseases & Conditions
What is leaky gut syndrome?
Staying Healthy
Why do I get so many mosquito bites?
Diseases & Conditions
Should I get the shingles vaccine?
Diseases & Conditions
Can blue light therapy erase varicose veins?
Staying Healthy
Can berberine help me lose weight?
Staying Healthy
What's the difference between age spots and sun spots?
Diseases & Conditions
What is sepsis?
Staying Healthy
How can I protect my eyes during a solar eclipse?
Diseases & Conditions
Why are cold symptoms worse at night?
Diseases & Conditions
What is dropless cataract surgery?
Diseases & Conditions
Why is the ringing in my ears getting worse?
Pain
Do I have a pinched nerve?
Staying Healthy
Why does coffee help with digestion?
Staying Healthy
Why am I prone to skin tags?
Diseases & Conditions
Why are my heels cracked?
Diseases & Conditions
Why does the flu cause body aches?
Staying Healthy
Can tongue scraping improve bad breath?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I have white spots on my nails?
Women's Health
What's causing my vaginal symptoms?
Diseases & Conditions
Why are my ankles swollen?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I feel dizzy after a meal?
Staying Healthy
Can apple cider vinegar curb appetite?
Recent Blog Articles
Parenting isn't easy: Two important skills can help
Does sleeping with an eye mask improve learning and alertness?
Do tattoos cause lymphoma?
Hot weather hikes: Staying safe when temperatures spike
Cannabis drinks: How do they compare to alcohol?
What is Lewy body dementia?
Dog bites: How to prevent or treat them
Ever read your medical record? Here's why you should
Shining light on night blindness
Swimming lessons save lives: What parents should know