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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Flagstaff, AZ, 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.
David Mainman, M.D.
Desert Bloom Obstetrics & Gynecology
6452 E. Carondelet Drive, Suite A
Tucson AZ 85710
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Flagstaff Medical Center
1200 N Beaver St
Flagstaff AZ 86001
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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
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Open Incision - Abdominal Hysterectomy
 | Shelly R MESSER MD.
Mesa, AZ
Suggestion by susan : " Great OBGYN doctor! Very good listener and answered all of our questions. We would recommmend this doctor....(Read More)" |
 | Richard DEMIR MD.
Chandler, AZ
Suggestion by Pat T : " I went to Dr. Demir with health problems related to a large fibroid tumor on my uterus. Dr. Demir performed a laproscopic hysterectomy. The tumor was nearly 2 lbs. He saw me the next morning to let me...(Read More)" |
 | Scott CRAWFORD MD.
Phoenix, AZ
Suggestion by Megan C : " Dr. Crawford helped me so much- I had endometriosis and eventually had 6 surgeries including a hysterectomy and oopherectomy. He is a highly skilled surgeon as well as a caring doctor. He listened...(Read More)" |
| | Brock JACKSON MD.
AZ
Suggestion by Traci : " Dr. Jackson has been my Doctor for the past 3 1/2 years I love the practice and feel at ease with him. I feel very confident that I am in good hands with an experienced Doctor. He performed my Essure...(Read More)" |
| | Catherine M WESTERBAND MD.
Tucson, AZ
Suggestion by Rose : " I met Dr. Catherine Westerband two years ago when she delivered my granddaughter. My daughter had been in labor for many hours and Dr. Westerband gave her a final 15 minutes before she would interve...(Read More)" |
| | Valerie Jo SCHOLTEN MD.
Phoenix, AZ
Suggestion by Laura W : " My first experience with Valerie Scholten was for an emergency ectopic pregnancy surgery in 2000. I have been going back to her office for annuals since then. I have discovered that 2 of my friends ha...(Read More)" |
| | Tracy CONTANT MD.
Glendale, AZ
Suggestion by Bridget : " Very caring and compassionate. She listens and doesn't second guess you when you are talking. Suggests options available and is quite frank about the pros and cons. She was my doctor and also the s...(Read More)" |
| | Deborah D WILSON MD.
Scottsdale, AZ
Suggestion by pennylane64 : " This gynecologist is the best in the Phoenix area in my humble opinion. And I am a healthcare professional myself. I had a total hysterectomy including removal of ovaries etc and it was via laparosco...(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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