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Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD

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Specializes in: Women's Health, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and more.

85 Old Eagle School Road
Strafford, PA 19087

(610) 688-3744

Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD is a women's health provider in Strafford, PA specializing in women's health, gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD is affiliated with Main Line Health.

Office Locations

85 Old Eagle School Road
Strafford, PA 19087

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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2012 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	25
gynecologic procedures	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2013 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
gynecologic procedures	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2014 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	30
gynecologic procedures	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	60

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2014

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	30
gynecologic procedures	30

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	112

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	30
doctor visit	15
gynecologic procedures	30

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2017 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
doctor visit	12
gynecologic procedures	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2017

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	58
breast procedures	13
gynecologic procedures	58
preventive care	13
women's imaging	13
X-rays	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	88

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2018

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	81
breast procedures	19
doctor visit	27
gynecologic procedures	81
preventive care	19
women's imaging	19
X-rays	19

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	121

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	56
breast procedures	18
doctor visit	13
gynecologic procedures	56
preventive care	18
women's imaging	18
X-rays	18

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	87

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2020

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	80
breast procedures	29
doctor visit	30
gynecologic procedures	80
preventive care	29
women's imaging	29
X-rays	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	129

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2021

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA during 2022 were breast procedures, X-rays, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures	19
preventive care	19
women's imaging	19
X-rays	19

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD in 2022

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated as a women's health provider in Strafford, PA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

breast exam	44
breast procedures	19
doctor visit	19
gynecologic procedures	44
preventive care	19
women's imaging	19
X-rays	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	4
85 and over	0
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	2
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	3
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at Jefferson University Hospitals. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been in practice at Paoli Hospital since graduating from residency and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: Jefferson University Hospitals

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been in practice at Paoli Hospital since graduating from residency

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Main Line Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Anne L. Bussard, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$163 Makena $118	INTRAROSA $23	$22
Amgen Inc.	$162 Prolia $162
Actavis Pharma Inc	$150 LO LOESTRIN FE $81	ESTRACE CREAM $54	GENERESS $16
AbbVie, Inc.	$93 Orilissa $50	Lupron $17	Humira $15	$12
Allergan Inc.	$85 LO LOESTRIN FE $59	$26
Other	$1,036 TruClear $119	Osphena $81	LO LOESTRIN FE $73	CitraNatal $66	CERVIDIL $48	Other $649

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,488
Education	$189
Consulting Fee	$12

Biography

Dr. Anne Bussard's specialties are women's health, obstetrics, and gynecology. She practices in Strafford, PA. Before performing her residency at Jefferson University Hospitals, Dr. Bussard attended Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College for medical school. These areas are among Dr. Bussard's clinical interests: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and chronic pelvic pain. She is affiliated with Main Line Health.