If you have an abnormal cervical cancer screening result, your health care professional may suggest that you have a loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP) as part of the evaluation or for treatment. LEEP is one way to remove abnormal cells from the cervix by using a thin wire loop that acts like a scalpel (surgical …
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Hysteroscopy is used to diagnose or treat problems of the uterus. A hysteroscope is a thin, lighted telescope-like device. It is inserted through your vagina into your uterus. The hysteroscope transmits the image of your uterus onto a screen. Other instruments are used along with the hysteroscope for treatment. For additional information, please click here …
D&C is a surgical procedure in which the cervix is opened (dilated) and a thin instrument is inserted into the uterus. This instrument is used to remove tissue from the inside of the uterus (curettage). D&C is used to diagnose and treat many conditions that affect the uterus, such as abnormal bleeding. A D&C also …
Sonohysterography is a special kind of ultrasound exam. Fluid is put into the uterus through the cervix using a thin plastic tube. Sound waves are then used to create images of the lining of the uterus. The fluid helps show more detail than when ultrasound is used alone. This test can be done in your …
Ultrasound is energy in the form of sound waves. During an ultrasound exam, a transducer sends sound waves through the body. The sound waves come into contact with tissues, body fluids, and bones. The waves then bounce back, like echoes. The transducer receives these echoes, which are turned into images. The images can be viewed …
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One of the biggest concerns people face when visiting a doctor is how much an appointment will cost and if the insurance will in fact help cover all or at least some of the payment. While we would like to offer comprehensive detailing of every insurance plan from every provider and how they work with us, …
If you have a question during regular clinic hours, please leave a message. Your call will be returned by the physician’s phone nurse as soon as possible. If you have a question after clinic hours, listen to the recording on the main phone line. It will direct you to the on-call phone nurse. For information …
Please call the pharmacy first to make sure you do not have any refills already pending or waiting for pick up. When you are ready to fill or refill a prescription, keep the following in mind: Prescription refills will be filled during office hours. Leave a message with the phone nurse containing your name, date …
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