Driving with arthritis pain: Stay comfortable — and safe — behind the wheel
Daily cup of coffee may prevent afib recurrence
Gene-editing therapy lowers harmful blood fats in early study
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
GLP-1 drugs versus bariatric surgery for treating obesity
Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Modify your push-ups to meet your fitness level
What is long QT syndrome?
Stroke survivors may benefit from very low LDL levels
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
What causes red wine headaches?
Diseases & Conditions
What is toasted skin syndrome?
Staying Healthy
When does an injury require an x-ray?
Staying Healthy
Can nicotine patches promote weight loss?
Staying Healthy
Is it normal for my joints to click?
Staying Healthy
Are colon cleanses safe?
Staying Healthy
Do I need to rebalance my pH?
Staying Healthy
Is constant gum-chewing a bad idea?
Staying Healthy
Does spray-on sunscreen work as well as lotion?
Staying Healthy
Is exercising barefoot good for my feet?
Exercise & Fitness
What are the benefits of walking with a weighted vest?
Women's Health
Does hormone therapy delay menopause?
Staying Healthy
Do collagen supplements fulfill their promises?
Diseases & Conditions
When should I see a doctor about a bug bite?
Diseases & Conditions
When are nosebleeds a problem?
Staying Healthy
Can nail polish harm my nails?
Heart Health
Can I lower my cholesterol without a statin?
Women's Health
Can periods restart after menopause?
Diseases & Conditions
Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?
Diseases & Conditions
Why do I choke on my saliva?
Women's Health
Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?
Women's Health
What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?
Staying Healthy
Can ice baths improve your health?
Staying Healthy
What can I expect during a sleep study?
Driving with arthritis pain: Stay comfortable — and safe — behind the wheel
Daily cup of coffee may prevent afib recurrence
Gene-editing therapy lowers harmful blood fats in early study
What is EMDR therapy, and who can it help?
GLP-1 drugs versus bariatric surgery for treating obesity
Two dumbbells, three exercises, and 10 minutes
Easing the emotional burden of IBS
Modify your push-ups to meet your fitness level
What is long QT syndrome?
Stroke survivors may benefit from very low LDL levels
