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Dr. Heather Beatty, MD

(Dr. Heather Beatty, M.D.)

(69 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Integrative Medicine and Naturopathy

Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), infertility, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, and more.

2725 Capitol Avenue Suite 304
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 262-9420

Dr. Heather Beatty, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, integrative medicine and naturopathy. She graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. Dr. Heather Beatty, MD is affiliated with Sutter Health.

Office Locations

1201 Alhambra Boulevard Suite 320
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 455-2229

(916) 731-7799

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Sutter Health

2725 Capitol Avenue Suite 304
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 262-9420

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2801 K Street Suite 502
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 887-4660

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Some issues Dr. Heather Beatty, MD can help you with:

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.

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. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	29
cytology	17
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	29
preventive care	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	44
cytology	24
doctor visit	15
gynecologic pathology	24
gynecologic procedures	44
preventive care	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
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	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2013

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2014 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
doctor visit	32
gynecologic procedures	31

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2014

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
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. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	59
cytology	18
doctor visit	65
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	59
preventive care	18

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2015

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	54
doctor visit	57
gynecologic procedures	54

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	105

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	75
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	50
cytology	12
doctor visit	50
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	50
preventive care	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2017

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2018 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	56
doctor visit	45
gynecologic procedures	56

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2018

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	41
doctor visit	30
gynecologic procedures	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	78

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2019

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	14
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	35
cytology	14
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	35
preventive care	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2020

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
doctor visit	29
gynecologic procedures	38

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2021

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	21
doctor visit	28
gynecologic procedures	21

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
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

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	28
doctor visit	21
gynecologic procedures	28

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD in 2023

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	27
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 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Sacramento, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	40
cytology	17
doctor visit	35
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	40
preventive care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	47
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	10
85 and over	0
Less than 65	4
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Heather Beatty, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Heather Beatty, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Heather Beatty, MD graduated from Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. She completed residency at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. She is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School

Residency: Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Heather Beatty, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sutter Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Heather Beatty, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Blue Shield of California, Anthem Blue Cross of California, MultiPlan, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Magellan Health Services, Alliance PPO, HealthSmart, Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO), Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO, Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO and Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund....

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Heather Beatty, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Blue Shield of California

Anthem Blue Cross of California

MultiPlan

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Magellan Health Services

Alliance PPO

HealthSmart

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Provider Networks of America Plans: PPO

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

Accepted Aetna Plans: Aetna Choice POS II: Aetna Select EPO: Aetna Select Open Access: Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA): Aetna Student Health Program: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): Health Fund...

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Heather Beatty, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 69 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Heather Beatty, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Sacramento, CA.

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Biography

Dr. Heather Beatty's medical specialty is obstetrics & gynecology, integrative medicine, and complementary and alternative medicine. She studied medicine at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Chicago Medical School. For her residency, Dr. Beatty trained at Los Angeles County+USC Medical Center. Dr. Beatty's areas of expertise include menopause, colposcopy, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Dr. Beatty has a 5.0 out of 5 star average patient rating. Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Beatty honors. She is affiliated with Sutter Health.