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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

What causes red wine headaches? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

What causes red wine headaches?

What is toasted skin syndrome? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

What is toasted skin syndrome?

When does an injury require an x-ray? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

When does an injury require an x-ray?

Can nicotine patches promote weight loss? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Can nicotine patches promote weight loss?

Is it normal for my joints to click? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Is it normal for my joints to click?

Are colon cleanses safe? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Are colon cleanses safe?

Do I need to rebalance my pH? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Do I need to rebalance my pH?

Is constant gum-chewing a bad idea? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Is constant gum-chewing a bad idea?

Does spray-on sunscreen work as well as lotion? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Does spray-on sunscreen work as well as lotion?

Is exercising barefoot good for my feet? featured image

article

Is exercising barefoot good for my feet?

What are the benefits of walking with a weighted vest? featured image

Exercise and Fitness

What are the benefits of walking with a weighted vest?

Does hormone therapy delay menopause? featured image

Women's Health

Does hormone therapy delay menopause?

Do collagen supplements fulfill their promises? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Do collagen supplements fulfill their promises?

When should I see a doctor about a bug bite? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

When should I see a doctor about a bug bite?

When are nosebleeds a problem? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

When are nosebleeds a problem?

Can nail polish harm my nails? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Can nail polish harm my nails?

Can I lower my cholesterol without a statin? featured image

Heart Health

Can I lower my cholesterol without a statin?

Can periods restart after menopause? featured image

Women's Health

Can periods restart after menopause?

Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

Do I have carpal tunnel syndrome?

Why do I choke on my saliva? featured image

Diseases & Conditions

Why do I choke on my saliva?

Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause? featured image

Women's Health

Why am I gaining belly fat during menopause?

What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant? featured image

Women's Health

What's the difference between vaginal moisturizer and lubricant?

Can ice baths improve your health? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

Can ice baths improve your health?

What can I expect during a sleep study? featured image

Healthy aging and longevity

What can I expect during a sleep study?

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