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Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD is a perinatologist in Los Angeles, CA specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. He graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1972 and has 54 years of experience. Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD is affiliated with Providence, Cedars-Sinai, Saint John's Physician Partners Affiliated Providers and Center for Fetal Medicine & Women's Ultrasound.
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.
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:
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.
Pessary
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.
Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.
The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:
The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.
Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 1972. He completed residency at Grace Hospital, Detroit. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (1972)
Residency: Grace Hospital, Detroit
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Licensed In: California
Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, HealthSmart PPO, Blue Shield of California, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Humana, Cigna, Health Net PPO, Health Net HMO, Anthem, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare HMO, First Health, Beech Street, Aids Healthcare Foundation PPO, CareMore MAH, CareMore HMO, Aids Healthcare Foundation MAH, Gold Coast PPO, Aids Healthcare Foundation HMO, Health Net MAH, Blue Shield California MAH, Aetna ACO and Blue Shield California HMO.
According to our sources, Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.38 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Los Angeles, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$36,585
Ultrasound $18,769 |
VOLUSON $10,725 |
VOLUSON E8 $5,247 |
MAMMOGRAPHY $137 |
$1,706 |
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$556
$556 |
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$113
Optics $113 |
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$74
$74 |
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$15
Makena $15 |
| $22,388 | |
| $11,717 | |
| $2,048 | |
| $1,100 | |
| $74 | |
| $15 |
Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $4,000.
This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Lawrence D. Platt, MD.
| InSightec,Inc | 2021 | $1,285,197.44 | Physician Covered Recipient | Class B, C, D, E, and F shares |
| InSightec,LTD | 2024 | $692,373.46 | Physician Covered Recipient | Series B, B1, C, D, E, F & Ordinary Shares |
| InSightec,Inc | 2023 | $629,991.37 | Physician Covered Recipient | Stock |
| InSightec,Inc | 2021 | $97,520.00 | Physician Covered Recipient | Options yet to be exercised |
Dr. Lawrence Platt's specialty is maternal and fetal medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Platt include colposcopy, cryotherapy, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Dr. Platt is affiliated with Providence and Cedars-Sinai. He attended medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Grace Hospital, Detroit. Patient reviews placed him at an average of 4.5 stars (out of 5). Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Platt accepts. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Platt include: Southern California Super Doctors and Southern California Super Doctors 2008. He welcomes new patients at his office inLos Angeles, CA as reported by Providence.
