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Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Cary, NC specializing in obstetrics & gynecology (ob/gyn) and general practice. She graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2014 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH is affiliated with WakeMed Health & Hospitals and Duke Health.
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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.
Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 2014. She completed residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. She has a state license in Nebraska.
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (2014)
Residency: Madigan Army Medical Center (2018)
Licensed In: Nebraska
Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH appears to accept the following insurance providers: MedCost, Aetna Traditional Choice, Aetna Medicare PPO, BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina, CIGNA Open Access Plus, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, AARP, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, Aetna Workers' Compensation, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, TRICARE, Alliance Health, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Gateway Health Alliance, Aetna HMO, Duke Employee Plans, Blue Options (123, PPO, HSA), Aetna Choice POS, Aetna Choice POS II, Aetna Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Blue Advantage (*Available in select counties only), Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Duke Basic, Trillium, Experience Health, Ambetter, Aetna Select HMO, Aetna PCP Coordinated POS Plan, Blue Select, Blue Medicare (HMO, PPO)*, Healthy Blue, Aetna Limited Benefit Insurance PPO, All Savers Fully Insured, Aetna Health Network Only, Aetna Health Network Option, Blue Value (*Duke Health Lake Norman and Kernodle Clinics only), Carolina Complete Health, First Medicare Direct, Duke Advantage, Healthgram, TRICARE Select, Partners, All Savers Alternate Funding, Aetna Medicare Assure Plan (HMO D-SNP), Duke USA, Aetna/CVS Health, Vaya Health, Aetna Elect Choice HMO, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, Aetna Voluntary Indemnity Group Plan, Duke Select, Duke Options, Aetna Open Access HMO, Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, NC State Employees Health Plan, Ambetter of North Carolina and United Medical Resources (UMR).
According to our sources, Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Merritt Elise Ware, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Cary, NC.
Dr. Merritt Ware's areas of specialization are general practice and obstetrics & gynecology (OB/GYN); she sees patients in Holly Springs, NC, Raleigh, NC, and Fort Liberty, NC. Her areas of clinical interest consist of menopause, hysterectomy (uterus removal), and perimenopause. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Duke Health and WakeMed Health & Hospitals. Dr. Ware's education and training includes medical school at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine and residency at Madigan Army Medical Center. Patient ratings for Dr. Ware average 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Ware accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA Plans, and TRICARE, in addition to other insurance carriers. She welcomes new patients at her office inHolly Springs, NC as reported by Duke Health.
