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Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional interests include: menopause, laparoscopic surgery, endometriosis, and more.
133 Falmouth Road Building 2 Suite A
Mashpee, MA 02649

Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO is affiliated with Cape Cod Healthcare.

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Office Locations

Cape Cod Healthcare

133 Falmouth Road Building 2 Suite A
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 681-5081
1-877-669-1746
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34 Bates Road Suite 202
Mashpee, MA 02649
(508) 681-5081
1-877-669-1746
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680 Centre Street
Brockton, MA 02302
(508) 894-8740
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Some issues Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO can help you with:

LGBT Issues

LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender, and is indicative of a greater spectrum of different sexualities and genders that some people may identify with. LGBT issues are issues that LGBT people may face in their daily life, affecting children, adolescents, and adults. Adverse experiences and stigmas may contribute to depression, anxiety, and undue stress in LGBT people. Common LGBT issues may include:

  • Harassment and bullying
  • Social rejection
  • Higher risk of suicide

Healthcare providers are working to provide more inclusive care for people of all sexual orientations and identities. Some choose to address LGBT issues through procedures such as chest reconstruction, facial feminization surgery, masculinization surgery, and glottoplasty (surgery to raise the pitch of one's voice). Sensitive OB-GYN care and hormone therapy may also be options for people with LGBT issues.

LGBT therapy can also help people navigate LGBT issues and mental health problems. LGBT affirmative therapy specializes in creating "affirmative" spaces for people who are LGBT. LGBT affirmative therapists use patients' preferred pronouns, address homophobia and social biases, and act as LGBT advocates in their talk therapy sessions.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

breast exam
pelvic exam

In 2012, Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO performed more breast exam, and pelvic exam procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Massachusetts.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 49

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 41
Age
From 65 to 74 13
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2013

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 56
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 37
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 Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2014

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 39
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 Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Age
From 65 to 74 34
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2015

Hypertension 69
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 34
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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 24

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 40
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2016

Hypertension 48
High Cholesterol 58
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. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 24
cytology 15
doctor visit 93
gynecologic pathology 15
gynecologic procedures 24
preventive care 15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 64
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 52
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 26
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2017

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 42
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 23
cytology 11
doctor visit 92
gynecologic pathology 11
gynecologic procedures 23
preventive care 11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 71
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 59
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 28
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2018

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 21
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 20
Diabetes 15
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 28
cytology 11
doctor visit 86
gynecologic pathology 11
gynecologic procedures 28
preventive care 11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 73
Age
From 65 to 74 35
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2019

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 66
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 40
Chronic Kidney Disease 15
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 18
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. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 31
cytology 14
doctor visit 88
gynecologic pathology 14
gynecologic procedures 31
preventive care 14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 83
Age
From 65 to 74 42
From 75 to 84 19
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2020

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 16
Depression 41
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. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 32
cytology 17
doctor visit 153
gynecologic pathology 17
gynecologic procedures 32
preventive care 17

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 103
Age
From 65 to 74 54
From 75 to 84 26
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2021

Hypertension 53
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 15
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 20
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

breast exam 42
cytology 17
doctor visit 184
gynecologic pathology 17
gynecologic procedures 42
preventive care 17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 123
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 59
From 75 to 84 39
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO in 2022

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 10
Depression 27
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 14
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 9
Diabetes 11
Dementia 0
Cancer 23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Mashpee, MA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 30
cytology 14
doctor visit 88
gynecologic pathology 14
gynecologic procedures 30
preventive care 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO.

Gender
Male 0
Female 54
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 20
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 7
85 and over 0
Less than 65 11
65 to 74 27

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 49
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 8
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 5
Asthma 4
Osteoporosis 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 4
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO graduated from University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cape Cod Healthcare

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Mashpee, MA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Edward Heywood III, FACOG, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Boston Scientific Corporation $778 Advantage
$736 		Solyx
$42
AbbVie, Inc. $234 Lupron
$223
$11
Hologic, LLC $218 OMNISCOPE
$43
$175
Ethicon Inc. $185 Continence
$185
Cytyc Surgical Products, LLC $175
$175
Other $677 NEXTSTELLIS
$114 		Orilissa
$112 		DUAVEE
$82 		NEXPLANON
$47 		MYFEMBREE
$44 		Other
$278
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,107
Travel and Lodging $710
Consulting Fee $350
Education $100

Biography

Dr. Richard Heywood is a medical specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. His areas of expertise include the following: menstrual disorders, colposcopy, and menopause. Patients rated him highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars (out of 5). After attending the University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school, Dr. Heywood completed his residency training at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. He is professionally affiliated with Cape Cod Healthcare.

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