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Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD

Accepting New Patients

(160 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

St. Louis University School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), postpartum thyroiditis, and more.

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 525
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

(949) 364-1040

Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence Medical Foundation, Mission Heritage Medical Group, Mission Hospital Laguna Beach, Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach and Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo.

Office Locations

26800 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY SUITE 525
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691

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Some issues Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD can help you with:

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.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2012 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	23
cytology	25
gynecologic pathology	25
gynecologic procedures	23
preventive care	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	27
cytology	20
doctor visit	22
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	27
preventive care	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2014 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	28
doctor visit	24
gynecologic procedures	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2014

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2015 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
gynecologic procedures	31

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	96

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2015

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	65
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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2016 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	28
doctor visit	19
gynecologic procedures	28

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2016

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	59
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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2017 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	29
doctor visit	23
gynecologic procedures	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2017

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2018 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	29
gynecologic procedures	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2019 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	18
doctor visit	33
gynecologic procedures	18

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2019

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
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

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2020 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	13
doctor visit	41
gynecologic procedures	13

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	46

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	30
doctor visit	29
gynecologic procedures	30

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	49

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2021

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	20
doctor visit	28
gynecologic procedures	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD in 2022

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	67
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	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in MISSION VIEJO, CA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	25
cytology	22
doctor visit	27
gynecologic pathology	22
gynecologic procedures	25
preventive care	22

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

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

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD graduated from St. Louis University School of Medicine in 1994. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Providence Medical Foundation

Mission Heritage Medical Group

Mission Hospital Laguna Beach

Mission Hospital Mission Viejo

Providence Mission Hospital - Laguna Beach

Providence Mission Hospital - Mission Viejo

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. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, Interplan PPO, TriWest, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, Providence, United Healthcare HMO, US Family Health Plan, Aetna Medicare PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Blue Shield of California

Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart

Interplan PPO

TriWest

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Health Net HMO

Anthem

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

United Healthcare HMO

US Family Health Plan

Aetna Medicare PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.86 out of 5 stars based on 160 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Kathryn Marie Cvar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in MISSION VIEJO, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$297 Vesicare $145	Myrbetriq $129	Veozah $22
HOLOGIC INC	$203 THINPREP $76	NovaSure $60	Thin Prep $30	APTIMA HPV $23	NS advanced $13
Noven Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$187 BRISDELLE $187
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$177 Embozene $177
Amgen Inc.	$139 Prolia $139
Other	$1,328 LO LOESTRIN FE $184	BRISDELLE $83	Injectafer $78	Orilissa $70	Aptima $63	Other $849

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,316
Gift	$14

Biography

Dr. Kathryn Cvar is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist. Clinical interests for Dr. Cvar include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Her patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart. After completing medical school at St. Louis University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Dr. Cvar has received the following distinction: Golden State Patient Experience Award. She is professionally affiliated with Providence Medical Foundation. According to Providence Medical Foundation, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Mission Viejo, CA.