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Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD

Accepting New Patients

(9 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urogynecology

Yale School of Medicine (1984)

Professional interests include: urinary tract infection (UTI), pelvic organ prolapse

2356 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

(415) 885-7788

Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD is an urogynecologist in San Francisco, CA specializing in urogynecology. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1984 and has 41 years of experience. Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD is affiliated with UCSF Health, UCSF, UCSF Medical Group, University of California SFGH Medical Group and Hill Physicians.

Office Locations

Address:

1001 Potrero Avenue Room 6d14
San Francisco, CA 94110

Address:

1500 Owens Street
San Francisco, CA

Address:

2356 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94115

Address:

3100 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA

Some issues Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

doctor visit	96

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	11
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	73

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	60
placement of vaginal support device	14

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	57
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	12
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	0

doctor visit	54

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	135
placement of vaginal support device	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	18
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	166
pelvic surgery	12
urologic procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	23
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

doctor visit	127

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	19
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	21
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

doctor visit	192

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD treated as an urogynecologist in San Francisco, CA were pelvic surgery and urologic procedures.

doctor visit	110
pelvic surgery	12
urologic procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD.

**Gender**
Female	95
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	5
Non-Hispanic White	62
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	6
75 to 84	27
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Cancer	2
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Yale School of Medicine (1984)

Residency: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Affiliated Hospitals (1988)

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

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCSF Health

UCSF

UCSF Medical Group

University of California SFGH Medical Group

Hill Physicians

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. Abner Paul Korn, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Blue Shield, Aetna, Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, Health Net, Chinese Community Health Plan, Brand New Day and Canopy Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Blue Shield

Aetna

Anthem

UnitedHealthcare

Health Net

Chinese Community Health Plan

Brand New Day

Canopy Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 9 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Abner Paul Korn, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in San Francisco, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Axonics, Inc.	$592 Bulkamid $475	Axonics r-SNM System $118
Boston Scientific Corporation	$146 Advantage System $146
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$132 INTERSTIM $132
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$20 Gilenya $20
Pfizer Inc.	$17 MYFEMBREE $17

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$450
Food and Beverage	$440
Education	$17

Biography

Dr. Abner Korn's specialty is urogynecology. Dr. Korn's areas of clinical interest consist of urinary tract infection (UTI) and pelvic organ prolapse. Patient ratings for Dr. Korn average 5.0 stars (out of 5). He can take Blue Shield, Health Net, Anthem, and more. Dr. Korn attended Yale School of Medicine and East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) for residency. He is affiliated with UCSF Medical Group, the University of California SFGH Medical Group, and Hill Physicians. According to Hill Physicians, new patients are welcome to contact his office in San Francisco, CA.