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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Grand Rapids, MI, 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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Doctors in or near Grand Rapids, MI - Find More Doctors
Mini Somasundaram, M.D.
4845 Knightsbridge Boulevard
Suite 220
Columbus OH 43214
(614) 583-5552
David Newman, M.D.
10030 Edison Square Drive, Suite 100A
Concord NC 28027
704-403-7670
David Zisow, M.D.
2005 Rock Spring Rd Ste. 3
Forest Hill - Baltimore MD 21050
410-879-1139
Marshall Bovelsky, M.D.
200 Banning St
Suite 320
Dover DE 19904
302-674-0223
Aileen Caceres, M.D.
Center for Specialized Gynecology/Florida Hospital
410 Celebration Place, Suite 302
Celebration FL 34747
(407) 303-4573
Devin Garza, M.D.
12201 Renfert Way, STE# 215
Austin TX 78758
512 425-3830
Susan Carter, M.D.
North Colorado Medical Center/ MCR
1800 15th Street, Suite 220
Greeley CO 80631
970 353 1335
Megan Bird, M.D.
364 SE 8th Ave, Suite 205
Hillsboro OR 97202
503-681-4145
Melanie Bone, M.D.
5301 S. Congress Ave.
Atlantis FL 33462
561-548-8600

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Hospitals in or near Grand Rapids, MI - Find Hospitals in other Locations
Saint Mary's Health Care
200 Jefferson SE
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus
100 Michigan St NE
Grand Rapids MI 49503


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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



Suggest a Doctor Suggest a Doctor

 Andrew VANSLOOTEN MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Lori : "Dr. VanSlooten helped me through two very difficult pregnancies fertility issues and uterine complications. He has an amazing bedside manner a wealth of knowledge and always treats you like you a...(Read More)"


 Timothy Francis MURPHY MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Sheri P : "I was referred to Dr. Murphy when I had some post-menopausal bleeding that required being seen by a GYN. Dr. Murphy was been absolutely wonderful! He is cheerful warm and comforting. His bedside m...(Read More)"


 Curtis Dean STRUYK MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Linda V : "I recommend Dr. Struyk to anyone searching for a physician in this specialty. He was the first doctor to actually listen to me and do something about my health long-term health problems. He did not d...(Read More)"


 Charles NEWTON MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by June Wezeman : "Dr. Newton did my abdominal hysterectomy over a year ago and did a wonderful job. He is a very wonderful person and and an excellent surgeon. I am a surgical nurse and had worked with him many time...(Read More)"


 Calvin E LEAZENBY MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by michelle : "Ihave been a patient with of his for 15 years and had the best advice and care. He delivered both my kids by c-section and had excellent recovery. Just had a lapo-partialhysterecty 4weeks ago and...(Read More)"


 Diana BITNER MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Melissa : "Dr. Bitner is a wonderful doctor who really cares about her patients and has a wonderful bedside manner. She greets you with a hug when she sees you and she really listens. She is very sympathetic i...(Read More)"


 Michael Lynn BENNETT MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Shelly P : "Dr. Bennett listened to me and gave lots of information and options for my situation. He listened to what I actually said and spent the time needed to understand what was going on with me. Dr. Benne...(Read More)"


 John LAGRAND MD.
Grand Rapids, MI
Suggestion by Kelly Vonk : "Dr. LaGrand is the best! He performed a laporoscopic supracervical hysterectomy on me in August 2006. Then a tracheolectomy (cervix removal) in November 2006. He ended up doing an emergency surgery f...(Read More)"


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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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