Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP is a nurse in Teaneck, NJ specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and women's health. Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
The top procedures that Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP treated as a nurse in Teaneck, NJ during 2023 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP for Medicare patients.
| breast exam | 27 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 42 |
| gynecologic procedures | 27 |
Volume of procedures performed by Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP treated as a nurse in Teaneck, NJ were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
| breast exam | 27 |
|---|---|
| doctor visit | 42 |
| gynecologic procedures | 27 |
She has a state license in New York.
Licensed In: New York
Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP appears to accept the following insurance providers: GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, Blue Shield PPO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, EmblemHealth, Blue Shield EPO, Medicaid Managed Care, MultiPlan, HealthSpring, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Railroad Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna POS, Vytra, MagnaCare, United Healthcare, HIP EPO, Great-West Healthcare, Medicare, Cigna, Oxford HMO, 1199SEIU, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Medicare - Traditional Medicare, World Trade Center Health Plan, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO and AETNA - Student Health.
According to our sources, Maureen A. Gill-Higgins, NP accepts the following insurance providers:
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Ms. Maureen Gill-Higgins practices women's health and obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include the following: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), contraception (birth control), and urinary tract infection (UTI). Ms. Gill-Higgins seems to honor Aetna EPO, UnitedHealthcare, Blue California, and more. She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. According to ColumbiaDoctors, Ms. Gill-Higgins is currently accepting new patients at her office in Teaneck, NJ.
