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Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD

Accepting New Patients
(Dr. Christopher M Michael Sullivan, M.D.)
Specializes in: Primary Care and Gynecology
Rush Medical College
Professional interests include: colporrhaphy (vaginal wall repair), laparoscopic hysterectomy, fibroids (leiomyoma), and more.
3 Riverside Circle SW
Roanoke, VA 24016

Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD is a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA specializing in primary care and gynecology. He graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD is affiliated with Carilion Medical Center, Carilion Healthcare Corporation and Carilion Clinic.

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Office Locations

3 Riverside Circle SW
Roanoke, VA 24016
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Some issues Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

breast exam
gynecologic exams
non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound
pelvic exam
transvaginal ultrasound
women's imaging

In 2023, Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD had a list price for breast exam, gynecologic exams, non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound, pelvic exam, transvaginal ultrasound, and women's imaging that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
women's imaging 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 25
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 25
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 40
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2014

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 45
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 55
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 78
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2015

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 31
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 46
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2016

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 39
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 43
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 30
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging 19
ultrasound (sonogram) 19
women's imaging 19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 68
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 55
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2017

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 38
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 44
Chronic Kidney Disease 31
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 32
pelvic imaging 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 20
women's imaging 20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 96
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 74
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 33
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2018

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 22
Depression 46
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 18
pelvic imaging 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
women's imaging 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 16
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 21
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2019

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 29
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14
pelvic imaging 15
ultrasound (sonogram) 15
women's imaging 15

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 56
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 41
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2020

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 48
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 25
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 12
doctor visit 20
gynecologic procedures 12
pelvic imaging 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 11
women's imaging 11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 63
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 47
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 29
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2021

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 49
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 37
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 23
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD in 2022

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD treated as a primary care doctor in Roanoke, VA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

breast exam 12
doctor visit 19
gynecologic procedures 12
pelvic imaging 14
ultrasound (sonogram) 14
women's imaging 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 53
Ethnicity
Black / African American 1
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 34
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 25
65 to 74 13

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension 45
High Cholesterol 34
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 6
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. He completed residency at University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care. He has a state license in Vermont.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care

Licensed In: Vermont

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Medical Center
Carilion Healthcare Corporation
Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher M. Sullivan, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Roanoke, VA. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Ethicon US, LLC $1,109 Energy: Harmonic
$1,061 		Sutures
$35 		Biosurgicals
$13
Applied Medical Resources Corporation $20 GELPOINT
$20
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $937
Food and Beverage $193

Biography

Dr. Christopher Sullivan is a primary care and gynecology specialist in Roanoke, VA. Patients gave Dr. Sullivan an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include polyps, colposcopy, and myomectomy (fibroid removal). He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation and Carilion Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Roanoke, VA. Before completing his residency at the University of Vermont/Fletcher Allen Health Care, Dr. Sullivan attended medical school at Rush Medical College.

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