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Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD

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Specializes in: Women's Health, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: postpartum depression, hysterectomy (uterus removal), urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

555 Midtowne Street Ne Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 588-1200

Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD is a women's health provider in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in women's health, gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health and GRAND RAPIDS WOMENS HEALTH PC.

Office Locations

Address:

555 Midtowne Street Ne Suite 400
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Some issues Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD 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.

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

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.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	42
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

doctor visit	21

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

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

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
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

doctor visit	23

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
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

breast exam	15
cytology	10
doctor visit	16
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	15
preventive care	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	28
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

breast exam	18
cytology	11
doctor visit	12
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	18
preventive care	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	41

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

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	34
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

breast exam	10
doctor visit	16
gynecologic procedures	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	15
gynecologic procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	29

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
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

breast exam	11
gynecologic procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

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

breast exam	12
gynecologic procedures	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD treated as a women's health provider in Grand Rapids, MI were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	13
cytology	10
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	13
preventive care	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD.

**Gender**
Female	31
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	7
65 to 74	5

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	3
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health

GRAND RAPIDS WOMENS HEALTH PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Brooke Ella Bollin-Richards, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Hologic, LLC	$200 NovaSure $73	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $57	MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $25	Myosure $16	OMNISCOPE $14	Other $14
AbbVie Inc.	$149 ORIAHNN $55	LO LOESTRIN FE $44	Liletta $28	Orilissa $21
AbbVie, Inc.	$115 Orilissa $101	$14
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$84 Skyla $46	Mirena $28	Essure $10
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$80 INTRAROSA $80
Other	$492 MYFEMBREE $50	NURTEC ODT $47	OVA1 $40	Injectafer $36	MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $35	Other $283

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,040
Education	$80

Biography

Dr. Brooke Bollin-Richards is a women's health, obstetrics, and gynecology specialist in Grand Rapids, MI. Her areas of expertise include the following: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), colposcopy, and menopause. Dr. Bollin-Richards is affiliated with Corewell Health. After attending the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Ohio State University College of Medicine for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan. Corewell Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Grand Rapids, MI.

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