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Dr. Brad Drexler, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine
Professional interests include: bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), ovarian cyst, seroma (serous fluid collection), and more.
8465 Old Redwood Highway Suite 320
Windsor, CA 95492

Dr. Brad Drexler, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Brad Drexler, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

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Office Locations

1083 Vine Street #107
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-0683
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1381 University Street
Healdsburg, CA 95448
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Sutter Health

431 March Avenue Suite A
Healdsburg, CA 95448
(707) 431-8843
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8465 Old Redwood Highway Suite 320
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 431-1170
(707) 837-0129
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Some issues Dr. Brad Drexler, MD can help you with:

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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

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.

In The News 

“Among the doctors who raised an early complaint about the system was Dr. Brad Drexler, an obstetrician in Healdsburg, Calif., who said he was surprised four years ago when pharmaceutical...”—"Doctors Object to Gathering of Drug Data (Published 2006)", New York Times, May 2006
“Among the doctors who raised an early complaint about the system was Dr. Brad Drexler, an obstetrician in Healdsburg, California, who said he was surprised four years ago when pharmaceutical...”—"U.S. doctors object to data-mining (Published 2006)", New York Times, May 2006
“Among the doctors who raised an early complaint about the system was Dr. Brad Drexler, an obstetrician in Healdsburg, Calif., who said he was surprised four years ago when pharmaceutical...”—"Doctors Object to Gathering of Drug Data (Published 2006)", New York Times, May 2006

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 56
cytology 22
doctor visit 228
gynecologic pathology 22
gynecologic procedures 56
lab tests 43
pelvic imaging 26
preventive care 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 26
women's imaging 26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2013 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 266
lab tests 24
pelvic imaging 21
ultrasound (sonogram) 21
women's imaging 21

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 148
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 127
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 73
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 20
Less than 65 16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2013

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 20
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 13
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2014 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 195
lab tests 14
pelvic imaging 12
ultrasound (sonogram) 12
women's imaging 12

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 118
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 67
From 75 to 84 41
85 and over 12
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2014

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2015 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 293
lab tests 41
pelvic imaging 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 20
women's imaging 20

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 302
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 272
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 150
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 38
Less than 65 26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2015

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 23
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 12
Dementia 0
Cancer 9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 230
lab tests 15
pelvic imaging 17
ultrasound (sonogram) 17
women's imaging 17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 146
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 131
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 75
From 75 to 84 36
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2016

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 21
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 12
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2017 were lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 190
lab tests 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 115
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 104
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 63
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2017

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 31
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 14
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 12
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 223
pelvic imaging 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
women's imaging 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 136
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 120
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 65
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2018

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 15
Dementia 9
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 28
doctor visit 155
gynecologic procedures 28

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 119
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 105
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 56
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2019

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 24
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 22
doctor visit 132
gynecologic procedures 22

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 104
Age
From 65 to 74 48
From 75 to 84 32
85 and over 11
Less than 65 13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2020

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 44
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 11
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 17
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 11
doctor visit 154
gynecologic procedures 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 96
Age
From 65 to 74 49
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2021

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 13
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 13
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 140

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 91
Age
From 65 to 74 46
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD in 2022

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 64
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 29
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 15
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Healdsburg, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

breast exam 29
cytology 22
doctor visit 200
gynecologic pathology 22
gynecologic procedures 29
lab tests 25
pelvic imaging 17
preventive care 22
ultrasound (sonogram) 17
women's imaging 17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 114
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 88
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 37
85 and over 7
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brad Drexler, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brad Drexler, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 12
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 12
Atrial Fibrillation 2
Dementia 0
Cancer 7

Education & Training

Dr. Brad Drexler, MD graduated from University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He completed residency at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center. He is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine

Residency: Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brad Drexler, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Brad Drexler, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Brad Drexler, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Healdsburg, CA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Coloplast Corp $258 ALTIS
$258
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC $146 ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$146
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc. $110 MD-Harmony Prenatal
$110
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $100 BRISDELLE
$100
AbbVie, Inc. $99 Lupron
$99
Other $32 ABRYSVO
$18 		Osphena
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $487
Travel and Lodging $258

Biography

Dr. Brad Drexler is a Healdsburg, CA physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. In addition to English, Dr. Drexler speaks Spanish. His areas of expertise include menopause, colposcopy, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). His professional affiliations include Alliance Medical Center and Sutter Health. Dr. Drexler graduated from the University of Southern California (USC), Keck School of Medicine. He trained at Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center for residency. His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). According to Sutter Health, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Healdsburg, CA.

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