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Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1990)

Professional interests include: hysterectomy (uterus removal), diagnostic colposcopy, amniocentesis, and more.

5651 Frist Boulevard Suite 500
Hermitage, TN 37076

(615) 874-8006

Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hermitage, TN specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group and CENTENNIAL WOMENS GROUP, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

5651 Frist Boulevard Suite 500
Hermitage, TN 37076

Some issues Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, 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.

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.

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.

breast exam	45
cytology	29
doctor visit	85
gynecologic pathology	29
gynecologic procedures	45
lab tests	80
preventive care	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	140
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	11
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	46
cytology	38
doctor visit	89
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	46
lab tests	100
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	67
cytology	35
doctor visit	111
gynecologic pathology	35
gynecologic procedures	67
lab tests	134
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	80
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	6

breast exam	87
cytology	39
doctor visit	99
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	87
lab tests	126
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	39
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	11
Less than 65	31

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

breast exam	69
cytology	19
doctor visit	62
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	69
lab tests	108
preventive care	19

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	61
cytology	24
doctor visit	24
gynecologic pathology	24
gynecologic procedures	61
lab tests	15
preventive care	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	81
cytology	20
doctor visit	68
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	81
lab tests	22
preventive care	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	49
doctor visit	85
gynecologic procedures	49
lab tests	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

breast exam	112
doctor visit	126
gynecologic procedures	112

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hermitage, TN were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and preventive care.

breast exam	68
cytology	29
doctor visit	85
gynecologic pathology	29
gynecologic procedures	68
lab tests	75
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	30
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	26
85 and over	2
Less than 65	6
65 to 74	79

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	2
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	3
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD graduated from University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine in 1990. She has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine (1990)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Carol Hope McCullough, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group

CENTENNIAL WOMENS GROUP, LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
American Medical Systems Inc.	$957 Elevate Anterior and Apical $856	MINIARC PRO $81	MONARC $20
Pfizer Inc.	$424 PVC $230	PREMARIN $115	DUAVEE $68	PREMARIN ORALS $11
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$398 DIVIGEL $196	OB Complete Petite $160	CORVITE FE W QUATREFOLIC $42
ASCEND Therapeutics US, LLC	$369 EstroGel $139	Sprix $131	PROTIVA $54	Binosto $30	$15
Shionogi Inc	$314 Osphena $314
Other	$3,600 Orilissa $234	Myosure $207	Kyleena $193	FORTEO $190	BRISDELLE $179	Other $2,599

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,842
Travel and Lodging	$715
Education	$349
Gift	$156

Biography

Dr. Carol McCullough practices obstetrics & gynecology. Her areas of expertise include the following: sexually transmitted diseases (STds), endometrial ablation, and hysterectomy (uterus removal). She is professionally affiliated with TriStar Medical Group. Dr. McCullough studied medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine.

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