 Hysterectomy Resources for Federal Way, WA |
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If you are looking for specific information about hysterectomy in Federal Way, WA, 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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Tacoma General Hospital
402 J Street
Tacoma WA 98405
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Madigan Army Medical Center
9040 Reid St
Tacoma WA 98431
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St. Joseph Medical Center
1717 South J St
Tacoma WA 98405
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Allenmore Hospital & Medical Center
1901 S Union Ave
Tacoma WA 98405
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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
| | Barbara Susan LEVY MD.
Federal Way, WA
Suggestion by M.M. : " Dr.Levy is very professional and makes me feel like I am very important. She makes it a point to reinforce that she is here to take care of me. She also reminds me to take care of myself. I had to h...(Read More)" |
| | Thao Huynh TRAN MD.
Federal Way, WA
Suggestion by Amber : " Dr. Tran is a caring thorough well qualified ob/gyn. I have found her to be compassionate and kind as I have dealt with reproductive issues. She takes the so time to make sure her patients are wel...(Read More)" |
| | Estelle Ikuko YAMAKI MD.
Federal Way, WA
Suggestion by Betty : " I highly recommednd this doctor. I am a new patient with her. But I have been battling Endometriosis even after a full hysterectomy. When my husband and I met with her she was awsome. I told her all o...(Read More)" |
| | Estelle Ikuko YAMAKI MD.
Federal Way, WA
Suggestion by Carol : " Love Dr. Yamaki excellent listener always wanting to learn something new from patients and seminars etc. She did my hysterectomy 3 years ago and has been fantastic ever since and time is the test. H...(Read More)" |
| | Richard HENEGAN MD.
Olympia, WA
Suggestion by Jazz56 : " Dr Henegan was suggested to me by several friends who have seen him. I was apprehensive knowing I had a problem but everything they shared about his expertise was true! Even after my hysterectomy...(Read More)" |
| | Gillian Greer ESSER MD.
Silverdale, WA
Suggestion by Carol Wilkerson : " After many years of suffering with a particular gynecological problem (cervical stenosis) Dr. Esser and I decided that the only way to stop the pain associated with it was for me to have a complete hy...(Read More)" |
| | John EGGERS MD.
Oak Harbor, WA
Suggestion by Amy Beckner : " Dr. Eggers is a civilian provider in the OB/GYN clinic at the Navy Hospital Oak Harbor - Whidbey Island. I have found him to be very easy to talk to willing to answer any questions in laymans terms...(Read More)" |
| | Cristian ANDRONIC MD.
WA
Suggestion by Laura Lorentz : " When I was told I needed a hysterectomy I started researching the da Vinci surgery I had seen listed on the HysterSister site. That lead me to Dr. Andronic in Spokane. He specializes in the robotic s...(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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