 Hysterectomy Resources for Charlottesville, VA |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Charlottesville, VA, 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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University of Virginia Health System
Jefferson Park Ave
Charlottesville VA 22908
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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
| | Julie BLOMMEL MD.
Charlottesville, VA
Suggestion by Jeannie Tomlin : " I highly recommend Dr. Julie Blommel. She's a great OB/GYN who performed a complete hysterectomy on me less than a year ago. She was wonderful in every aspect of the doctor/patient relationship. Frien...(Read More)" |
| | John Lee LOCKHART MD.
Newport News, VA
Suggestion by Tina DeAnda : " Dr. Lockhart delivered my son 6 years ago and performed my hysterectomy last January. There is not another Dr. that I have ever had that I would recommend as highly as I recommend him. He and his of...(Read More)" |
| | Peter J KEMP MD.
Chesapeake, VA
Suggestion by Karen W : " Dr. Kemp is such a great doctor that I switched my insurance just so I could go back to him. I went to two other physicians and was not happy with either them or their staff. He listened to me follo...(Read More)" |
| | Renee CARISIO-FARBER MD.
Warrenton, VA
Suggestion by Meribeth : " Dr. Carisio-Farber helped me when I thought I couldn't find a Dr. to take my pains seriously. I believe she might have actually scoffed when I told her what sort of treatments I had had in the past. S...(Read More)" |
| | Jill T FLOOD MD.
Virginia Beach, VA
Suggestion by JOSEPHINE : " I would only recommend this doctor for minor infertility procedures. I WOULD NOT recommend this doctor to anyone for major ivf procedures such as MESA TESA GIF etc. She and her staff are very incom...(Read More)" |
| | Michelle Yvonne ROBERTS MD.
Herndon, VA
Suggestion by Elizabeth : " Dr. Roberts is wonderful! She is very patient and caring and takes time to get to know her patients. She has been my physician for 3 years and I couldn't imagine going to anyone else. I had some com...(Read More)" |
| | Julien H MEYER MD.
Roanoke, VA
Suggestion by Kimberly : " I have been a patient of Dr. Meyer's for many years. He is an excellent doctor with GREAT patient care. Dr. Meyer provided my prenatal care delivered my baby and operated to try to solve my gyneco...(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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