Women's Clinic
The UT Student Health Service provides a variety of gynecological services. These services include:
- Routine Pap Smears
- Screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections
- Prescribing of birth control
- Pregnancy testing
- Diagnosis and treatment of urinary tract infections
- Follow-ups of abdominal lab results
- Further evaluation by a Gynecologist for additional problems if necessary
Students may request to be seen by a male or female health provider.
The Student Health Service charges for gynecological exams include the following:
- Pap Smear (thin prep) - $35.00
- Chlamydia - $16.00
- HIV - $17.00
- HPV (High Risk only) - $59.00
- RPR (syphilis) - $5.00
- Herpes (culture)/Typing I or II - $28.00/Type $26.00
- Herpes blood test - $15.00
- Gonorrhea - $16.00
* Prices are subject to change without notice. Please contact the lab for the most up-to-date pricing.
The UTSHS cost range for examination and testing is usually $65.00- $105.00. If a patient also desires birth control, a prescription will be given which may be taken to a local pharmacy. Oral contraceptives cost $30.00-$50.00 per month.
Any patient having a gynecological problem is encouraged to make an appointment with the UT Student Health Service at (865) 974-3648.
Knox County Health Department Family Planning Clinic
Patients interested in family planning services (birth control pills or depo provera) are encouraged to make appointments through the Knox County Health Department (KCHD) at (865) 215-5016. The Knox County Health Department has five locations in Knoxville, one of which is located in the lower level of the UT Student Health Service building. Although located in the same building, KCHD Family Planning is a separate service and as such has a different set-up in regard to medical records, guidelines and fees.
Knox County Health Department charges are based on a "sliding scale" determined by the patient's income. Proof of income (paycheck stubs) is required at the time of service. The minimum charge for the examination is $0 while the maximum charge may reach $100.00 (Exam, lab work, and possibly 3 or 4 packs of pills). The charge for oral contraceptive refills range from $0 to $5.00 per pack and are dispensed by the KCHD Family Planning Clinic. The clinic carries a variety of these oral contraceptives but does not have Yasmin or Nuva Ring.
Patients who need financial assistance with obtaining reproductive healthcare are encouraged to use the KCHD Family Planning Clinic. The KCHD appointment number is (865) 215-5016.