 Hysterectomy Resources for San Diego, CA |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in San Diego, CA, this page will provide added resources for your quest. Read on for specific local information about hysterectomy, surgery options, doctors, hospitals, patient testimonies and more from HysterSisters.com members.
What is a hysterectomy?
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus, otherwise known as the womb. Rarely is a hysterectomy an emergency surgery. There is usually considerable time to research and explore options for discussions with your personal surgeon.
Read more about hysterectomy.
Most importantly, if you have been told you need a hysterectomy and you have explored the alternative treatments for your diagnosis, there is important information you need to know.
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VA Medical San Diego Healthcare Systems
3350 La Jolla Village Dr
San Diego CA 92161
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Naval Medical Center
34800 Bob Wilson Dr
San Diego CA 92134
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Sharp Memorial Hospital
7901 Frost St
San Diego CA 92123
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Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women
3003 Health Center Dr
San Diego CA 92123
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UCSD Hillcrest
200 W Arbor Dr
San Diego CA 92103
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Scripps-Mercy
10170 Sorrento Valley Road
San Diego CA 92121
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Your first decision - What type of hysterectomy is best for you?
Different types of hysterectomy are tailored to a specific set of health needs and surgeon skills. With today's advancing technology and experienced surgeons, most women are candidates for minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery typically allows for faster recovery and fewer complications. Vaginal hysterectomy, laparoscopic hysterectomy, and robotic hysterectomy are examples of minimally invasive hysterectomy options.
Ask your surgeon: Am I a candidate for minimally invasive hysterectomy? If the answer is no, ask "Why not?". Seek a second opinion of a specialized GYN surgeon for additional surgery options.
Read more about the different hysterectomy types:
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Laparscopic Hysterectomy
da Vinci¨ Hysterectomy
LESS Hysterectomy
Open Incision - Abdominal Hysterectomy
| | Malachi E QUIGLEY MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Laurie Wright : " After having a complete hysterectomy in 2005 at the age of 45 I experienced extreme surgical menopause syptoms which caused horrible anxiety and I could not find a doctor to help me. After a month o...(Read More)" |
| | Clement Porter HOFFMAN MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Melinda Cooper : " Dr Hoffman works at Kasier Permanente in San Diego and he is absolutely wonderfull! I went through alot of Dr's over the 3 years I suffered with chronic pelvic pain and he was the first one who reall...(Read More)" |
| | Shawn Adam MENEFEE MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Liz McCaughey : " Dr. Menefee is a Kaiser Permanente doctor working out of Zion Medical Center in San Diego. He is very progressive in terms of IC and is always on top of new and better treatment protocols. His office...(Read More)" |
| | Kim Marie GOODWIN MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Christine : " Oh my goodness Dr. Kim Goodwin in San Diego CA is my OBGYN angel. She did my myomectolomy I had a large tumor sitting right in between my uterus wall and the outside wall I was scared and nervous...(Read More)" |
| | Chrysten E CUNNINGHAM DO.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Karon Edleson : " Dr. Chrysten Cunningham recently performed a total abdominal hysterectomy on me. I had ovarian cysts on each ovary and multiple fibroids and after watching me for a year (on my insistence) we agreed...(Read More)" |
| | Karen E LEE MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Tova : " I switched OB/GYN doctors to Dr. Karen Lee because after going through menopause and lots of uncomfortable symptoms she really helped my quaity of life. She believes and prescribes bio-identical hor...(Read More)" |
| | Bruce Steven KAHN MD.
San Diego, CA
Suggestion by Gina T : " I have received top class prefessional assistance and surgeries from Dr. Bruce Kahn. He works out of Both the La Jolla Scripps Memorial and his office is located at the Scripps Clinic which recently...(Read More)" |
Get a Second Opinion - ALWAYS!
HysterSisters recommends that you get more than one opinion when your doctor suggests a hysterectomy. You may have a trustful long-standing history with your doctor and feel horrified that we suggest such a thing! This isn't a slap in the face for your personal physician but a smart thing for every patient to do.
Set up an appointment with a different surgeon in a different practice and even perhaps in a different town. Take your records with you but also ask for an exam. Ask if the first recommendation is appropriate. Ask for alternative suggestions.
Get a third opinion. You might find the third suggests an even less invasive solution or an alternative treatment to completely avoid surgery.
The key is for you, the patient, to get all the information you can before you agree to surgery. You cannot change your mind once the surgery is done. There are no money back guarantees if the surgery is not the cure for your problem. Be smart. Do your homework.
Read more about getting a second opinion: Give Me A Second.
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