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Overview

Important news regarding our practice closure on January 1, 2026

On January 1, 2026, the Women’s Health Palo Alto OB/GYN practice will be closing due to the retirement of the practice’s lead provider, Dr. Jags Powar. As our practice closes, our goal is always to make sure all our patients continue to get the best care possible. The following information will tell you more about what you need to do before the practice closes on January 1, 2026.

Before the practice closure, all patients will need to transition their care and pay any balances. We understand that this may be difficult or inconvenient, and we want to do everything we can to make this transition as easy as possible for you.

Transition your care

We want to make sure you get any appointments or tests you need to continue your care as easily as possible. If you are currently a patient of the Women’s Health Palo Alto practice, we will help you transition your care to one of the following Stanford clinics:

You can also choose to transition your care to another provider outside of Stanford Health. We encourage you to choose a provider that you think can best meet your needs. You can ask your health care insurance provider what physicians are within your network. We recommend considering the following local practices:

If you need help or have any concerns about transitioning your care, please call the Women’s Health Palo Alto practice at (650) 721-6060.

Pay your balance

If you have any bills, you have not yet paid to Women’s Health Palo Alto practice, we ask you to pay them by December 31, 2025. To talk with someone about your bill balance or to pay over the phone, call (800) 308-3285.

If you have any other questions about paying or what your insurance covers or if you are concerned you will not be able to pay your balance, call our administrative office at (650) 988-7476. They are available to discuss your questions and concerns without judgment.

If you have any questions

If you have any questions or need help, please call the Women’s Health Palo Alto practice at (650) 721-6060. If you call Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. before December 31, 2025, a live representative will be available to answer your call. AfterÌýJanuary 1, 2026, there will be a recorded phone message that will tell you the most updated practice information.

Starting on January 1, 2026, you will no longer be able to send messages to your provider via MyChart. Your MyChart account will still be active, and you can access your information from past visits.

For information on how to request your medical records, please call our Health Information Management System Department at (650) 497-8079 or go to . If you have MyChart, you can also select My Record to request your records.

Thank you for working with our practice and trusting us with your care.

Sincerely,

Women’s Health Palo Alto

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