Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD is a gynecologist in Denver, CO specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, HEALTHONE CLINIC SERVICES - OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY LLC and HCA HealthONE Rose.
4600 E 9th Avenue Suite 350
Denver, CO 80220
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:
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:
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD treated as a gynecologist in Denver, CO were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD treated were high cholesterol.
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Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD graduated from University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (1993)
Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals (1997)
Licensed In: Colorado
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Cristee L. Offerdahl, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$84
Kyleena $45 |
Mirena $24 |
Essure $16 |
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$84
NovaSure $66 |
Myosure $18 |
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$61
LO LOESTRIN FE $42 |
ESTRACE CREAM $19 |
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$54
OMNI HYSTEROSCOPE $22 |
THIRD WAVE $21 |
NovaSure $11 |
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$53
ESTRACE CREAM $20 |
Liletta $17 |
LO LOESTRIN FE $15 |
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$240
Cologuard Collection Kit $34 |
Osphena $30 |
DERMABOND Portfolio $26 |
PARAGARD $24 |
TruClear $22 |
Other $104 |
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Dr. Cristee Offerdahl is a gynecology specialist in Denver, CO. Her areas of expertise include the following: high risk pregnancy, newborn care, and pregnancy ultrasound. Dr. Offerdahl graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine and then she performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver. She is conversant in Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with HealthOne.
