--- title: "Dr. Cynthia F. Woo | Obstetrician in Palo Alto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Cynthia F. Woo, M.D. practices Obstetrics and Gynecology in Palo Alto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cynthia-f-woo-1046234070" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Cynthia F. Woo, M.D. ![Cynthia F. Woo, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/aPIPqku6wLPtjm6VpAshNXG7aVliOzmnbnPDvRroOGU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(98 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Cynthia F. Woo, M.D. ## Obstetrics and Gynecology - Accepting new patients [795 El Camino RealLee Building, Level 1Palo Alto, CA 94301](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) ## Schedule appointment [650-853-2917](tel:+16508532917) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cynthia-f-woo-1046234070#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cynthia-f-woo-1046234070#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cynthia-f-woo-1046234070#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-cynthia-f-woo-1046234070#provider-services) ## About Dr. Woo Languages English Gender Female Ages treated All ages Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, Dr. Woo is married with two sons. She is originally from Atlanta, GA. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Emory University School of Medicine **Residency:** Stanford University Medical Center ## Board certifications - Obstetrics and Gynecology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (21 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Advantage PPO (Tier 1) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (24 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO CalPERS Limited Network - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Palo Alto Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/palo-alto-center-1043246889) 795 El Camino Real Lee Building, Level 1 Palo Alto, CA 94301 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=795+El+Camino+Real+Palo+Alto%2C+CA+94301+US) [650-853-2917](tel:+16508532917) 650-853-6097 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abnormal Pap Evaluation with Colposcopy - Colposcopy - Gynecologic Laparoscopic Surgery for Ovarian Cysts and Fibroids - Hysteroscopic Surgery - Intrauterine Device Insertion - Intrauterine Device Removal - Laparoscopy - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) ### Conditions - Abnormal Uterine Bleeding - Amenorrhea - Birth Control - Cervical Polyp - Ectopic Pregnancy - Endometrial Polyp - Endometriosis - Excessive Menstrual Bleeding - Female Infertility - Gynecological Conditions - Gynecology Problem - [Menopause](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/menopause-care) - Menorrhagia - Menstrual Problems - Perimenopause - [Pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pregnancy-and-childbirth) - [Prenatal care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/prenatal-care-and-testing) - Stress Incontinence - Uterine Abnormality - Uterine Myoma - Uterine Prolapse ### Reasons for visit - Abnormal Pap Smear - Gynecological Care - [Gynecology Screenings and Prevention](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecology-screenings-and-prevention) - [High-risk pregnancy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/high-risk-pregnancy) - Pregnancy Follow Up - STD screening and prevention ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gynecologic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecologic-surgery) - [Gynecology screenings and prevention](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gynecology-screenings-and-prevention) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Obstetrics+and+Gynecology%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Palo+Alto+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.43963669410405%2C%22lng%22%3A-122.16204724723873%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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