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Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD

Accepting New Patients

(122 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Weill Cornell Medical College (2011)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), and more.

21616 76TH AVENUE W SUITE 205
EDMONDS, WA 98026

(425) 640-4810

Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in EDMONDS, WA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD is affiliated with Providence, Swedish Medical Center, Swedish Edmonds Campus and Swedish Health Services.

Office Locations

21616 76TH AVENUE W SUITE 205
EDMONDS, WA 98026

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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:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

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:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

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:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

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.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	32
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD treated during 2018 were high cholesterol.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	50
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

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol.

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	69
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

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	0
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension	14
High Cholesterol	18
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2011. She completed residency at University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New Hampshire.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2011)

Residency: University of Hawaii at Manoa Affiliated Hospitals (2015)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: New Hampshire

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Swedish Medical Center

Swedish Edmonds Campus

Swedish Health Services

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Humana PPO, Aetna PPO, Wellcare Medicare (HMO), CIGNA PPO, Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, Interplan PPO, TriWest, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Medicaid, OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health), United Healthcare PPO, Providence, Humana HMO, First Health, WellPoint, Kaiser Permanente, Molina Healthcare, Aetna Medicare PPO, Carelon PPO, Ambetter Cascade Select, Ambetter Cascade Care, Premera, Evernorth PPO, Seven Corners, First Choice PPO and Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Humana PPO

Aetna PPO

Wellcare Medicare (HMO)

CIGNA PPO

Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

Interplan PPO

TriWest

United Healthcare

TRICARE

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Medicaid

OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health)

United Healthcare PPO

Providence

Humana HMO

First Health

WellPoint

Kaiser Permanente

Molina Healthcare

Aetna Medicare PPO

Carelon PPO

Ambetter Cascade Select

Ambetter Cascade Care

Premera

Evernorth PPO

Seven Corners

First Choice PPO

Regence BlueShield of Washington PPO

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Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 122 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Vijaytha Rathnam, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in EDMONDS, WA.

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