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2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO.
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Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Issaquah, WA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO is affiliated with Swedish Medical Center, Providence and Swedish Health Services.
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:
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:
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.
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:
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:
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO.
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Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO graduated from A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (2014)
Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (2018)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.94 out of 5 stars based on 49 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Issaquah, WA.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Helen Elizabeth Erickson, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$50
MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $26 |
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $24 |
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$21
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $21 |
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$15
PARAGARD $15 |
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$12
Proclaim IPG $12 |
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$11
Methergine $11 |
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Dr. Helen Erickson specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include colposcopy, hysterosalpingography, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Erickson appears to be an in-network provider for HealthSmart, Coventry, CIGNA Plans, and more. Dr. Erickson's education and training includes medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She is affiliated with Providence and Swedish Medical Center. Her practice in Issaquah, WA is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.