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Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA

(891 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), fibroids (leiomyoma), amenorrhea (missed periods), and more.

105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241

(319) 356-1616

Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA is a gynecologist in Coralville, IA specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA is affiliated with University of Iowa Health Care.

Office Locations

105 E. 9th Street Coralville, Iowa River Landing
Coralville, IA 52241

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200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242

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500 E. Market Street
Iowa City, IA 52245

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Some issues Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA can help you with:

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

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:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

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.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News

“Rachel Maassen is the current interim chair and DEO of the department and has held the position since Feb. 14, according to an email sent to The Daily Iowan.”—"UI Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology names new chair, department executive officer", The Daily Iowan, April 2024

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound

In 2023, Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA performed more non-obstetric transvaginal ultrasound procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
gynecologic procedures	12
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2013

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
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. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
doctor visit	27
gynecologic procedures	12
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2014

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
pelvic imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
women's imaging	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	100

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2015

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	32
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. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	22

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	59
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2016

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2017 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
pelvic imaging	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
women's imaging	51

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	90

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2017

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2018 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	22
women's imaging	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	64

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2019 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	19
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. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
gynecologic procedures	12
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
women's imaging	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

**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. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2020

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
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. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2021 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

pelvic imaging	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	24
women's imaging	24

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2021

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
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

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA during 2022 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16
pelvic imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA in 2022

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated as a gynecologist in Coralville, IA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

breast exam	12
doctor visit	18
gynecologic procedures	12
pelvic imaging	21
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
women's imaging	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	9
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	20

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. She has a state license in Iowa.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University of Iowa Health Care

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 891 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Rachel Maassen, MD, MBA from all over the web to help you find the right in Coralville, IA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$34 NovaSure $34
Covidien LP	$12 TruClear $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$46

Biography

Dr. Rachel Maassen is an obstetrics and gynecology specialist in Iowa City, IA and Coralville, IA. She attended medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Her clinical interests include colposcopy, polyps, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). Patients rated Dr. Maassen highly, giving her an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She is affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care.