What this directory is
Certified Menopause helps people at midlife find clinicians who actually practice menopause medicine — not a generic OB/GYN listing. We list only providers who clear a three-part credential bar: a valid NPI, a current state medical license, and at least one menopause-care credential (MSCP, NAMS legacy, or ABMS board certification in OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, or Family Medicine).
Why credentials matter here
Menopause care sits under Google’s YMYL (Your Money or Your Life) tier: medical information where accuracy directly affects health decisions. Many menopause “directories” are pay-to-list or surface anyone who mentions HRT in their bio. We take the opposite position — every credential shown on a provider page links back to the primary source we verified it against (CMS NPPES, state medical board, ABMS / CertificationMatters.org, or The Menopause Society).
How providers are ranked
Providers are ordered by credential depth first (board-certified + MSCP > board-certified alone > state license alone), then by clinic location within the requested city. We do not accept payment to influence provider ranking or placement. No clinic can pay to appear higher.
