Hysterectomy Information, Doctors, Hospitals for Portland, ME

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Hysterectomy Resources for Portland, ME

If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Portland, ME, 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.

Doctors in or near Portland, ME - Find More Doctors

David Zisow, M.D. 2005 Rock Spring Rd Ste. 3 Forest Hill - Baltimore MD 21050 410-879-1139	Brad Cohen, M.D. 2477 Route 516 Suite 103 Old Bridge NJ 08857 732-679-6900	Bret Lewis, M.D. 5780 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd., Ste 295 (#2 Location) 11975 Morris Rd., Ste. 310 , Alpharetta, GA 30004 Atlanta GA 30342 404-255-3633
Dennis Utley, M.D. 820 N. Chelan P.O. Box 489 Wenatchee WA 98802 509-663-8711	Eric Heegaard, M.D. 14001 Ridgedale Drive Minnetonka MN 55305 952-249-2000	Bruce Pierce, M.D. 2 Princess Road Lawrenceville NJ 08648 609-896-0777
Jennifer Schnee, M.D. 3001 Coral Hills Dr., Suite 300 Coral Springs FL 33065 954-341-2916	Megan Bird, M.D. 364 SE 8th Ave, Suite 205 Hillsboro OR 97202 503-681-4145	John Garofalo, M.D. 30 Stevens St. Ste A. Norwalk CT 06850 203-855-3535

Hospitals in or near Portland, ME - Find Hospitals in other Locations

Maine Medical Center
22 Bramhall St
Portland ME 04102

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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

Find More Doctor Suggestions

Martin Lloyd ROBBINS MD.
Portland, ME

Suggestion by yakkin : "EXCISION of Endometriosis www.endoexcision.com Does not believe in drug therapy for the treatment of endometriosis. Is kind and considerate to go along with professional expertise. I say now...(Read More)"

Bruce Lindley CHURCHILL MD.
Portland, ME

Suggestion by Sylvia : "Dr. Bruce Churchill is an OB/GYN specializing in reproductive issues. Before I met him I spent too many years suffering with cysts endometriosis fybroids and "questionable" cells. Dr. Churchill l...(Read More)"

Darcey LEIGHTON MD.
ME

Suggestion by L : "Dr. Darcey Leighton treated me for (very large) fibroid/uterus removal. She preformed a Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy (LSH) on me. From my initial first visit right through pre-op surgery...(Read More)"

Joseph Lewis WILKIS MD.
Scarborough, ME

Suggestion by ksdesigns : "He performed my LSH hysterectomy. He answered all my questions and good bedside manner. He's very direct which I like....(Read More)"

Vance Arthur ALOUPIS MD.
Bangor, ME

Suggestion by Marcia : "Dr. Aloupis came very highly recommended to me by a friend and my step-mother. The day of surgery I was told again by the nursing staff that I "had the best". I agree completely. I was seen q...(Read More)"

William Alan GEORGE MD.
Oakland, ME

Suggestion by Joanne : "After moving to this area finding a doctor was a point and chose out of the phone book. I lucked out! I chose Dr. William George for my gynocologist knowing I needed a hysterectomy for enlarged uter...(Read More)"

Mark Steven COOPER MD.
Augusta, ME

Suggestion by Stephanie : "If yo are a woman with problems this doctor is the one to see.. and the only one for me... He is the best doctor I have ever had and will always be the best. I would recommend him to ANYONE and woul...(Read More)"

Teresa Marie VANDERLINDE DO.
York, ME

Suggestion by Barbara : "Dr Terri Vanderline is a very caring and compassionate doctor. She makes her patients feel very comfortable and at ease wether you are having a routine check-up or are in the process of planning for a...(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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