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Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Professional interests include: pain, anxiety, uterine prolapse, and more.

601 JOHN STREET
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

(269) 341-7979

Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Kalamazoo, MI specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD is affiliated with BELL PHYSICIAN PRACTICES INC.

Office Locations

Address:

601 JOHN STREET
Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Some issues Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

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.

breast exam	32
breast procedures	26
doctor visit	11
gynecologic procedures	32
preventive care	25
women's imaging	26
X-rays	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	36
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	42

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	82
breast procedures	27
cytology	26
doctor visit	90
gynecologic pathology	26
gynecologic procedures	82
lab tests	10
preventive care	53
women's imaging	27
X-rays	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	109
breast procedures	158
cytology	42
doctor visit	100
gynecologic pathology	42
gynecologic procedures	109
musculoskeletal imaging	25
preventive care	200
women's imaging	158
X-rays	183

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	15
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	5
Cancer	0

breast exam	121
breast procedures	175
cytology	40
doctor visit	109
gynecologic pathology	40
gynecologic procedures	121
lab tests	10
preventive care	215
women's imaging	175
X-rays	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	161
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	17
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	4
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	6

doctor visit	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Kalamazoo, MI were preventive care, X-rays, breast procedures and women's imaging.

breast exam	86
breast procedures	96
cytology	36
doctor visit	64
gynecologic pathology	36
gynecologic procedures	86
lab tests	10
musculoskeletal imaging	25
preventive care	123
women's imaging	96
X-rays	102

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	3
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	55
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	12
85 and over	3
Less than 65	14
65 to 74	39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	26
High Cholesterol	23
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	7
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	1

Education & Training

He has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

BELL PHYSICIAN PRACTICES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$142 ORIAHNN $63	Orilissa $55	LO LOESTRIN FE $24
AbbVie, Inc.	$73 Orilissa $61	Lupron $12
Ethicon US, LLC	$52 Sutures $37	Energy: Harmonic $16
HOLOGIC INC	$46 THINPREP $46
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$35 Myrbetriq $24	Vesicare $12
Other	$136 Prolia $22	PICO 7 $19	Skyla $14	Kyleena $13	ALTIS $13	Other $56

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$450
Consulting Fee	$35

Biography

Dr. Andrew Atkinson's specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Atkinson include vaginal prolapse, pain, and uterine prolapse. Unfortunately, according to Doctor.com, he is not currently accepting new patients.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Lawrence Atkinson, MD From 2015 - 2021

Education & Training

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Ratings & Reviews

General Payments

Biography

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