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Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD is an infertility specialist in Englewood, CO specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She graduated from New York Medical College. Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD is affiliated with HealthOne, CommonSpirit Health and HCA HealthONE Sky Ridge.
12770 Lynnfield Drive
Englewood, CO 80112
9235 Crown Crest Boulevard Suite 250
Parker, CO 80138
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.
Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD graduated from New York Medical College. She completed residency at St Francis Hospital & Medical Center Obstetrics/Gynecology. She has a state license in Colorado.
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: St Francis Hospital & Medical Center Obstetrics/Gynecology
Licensed In: Colorado
Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD has an average of 2.33 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Englewood, CO.
Scheduled over a month out, got online to check if they were in network with Aetna and our plan, it clearly shows she is- emailed days before and told we aren’t… I asked James to check again and sent him the print screen showing my plan says she is- and he didn’t just said he already did and we aren’t. So my visits would total $250 +$145+ $150…… I asked him to cancel the appointment.. (Thursday the week before my appointment) here is it the next week and I’m still getting texts and emails to confirm…….
We went to RMFC for about a year trying to conceive. In that year, the entire staff besides Dr. Smith turned over 3 times. Their billing department was a nightmare- and would literally yell at us for their mistakes on each visit causing so much stress and anxiety before trying to conceive- not helpful. We ended up paying out of pocket for all expenses to avoid the frustration and headache of the billing department, and they still turned around and submitted claims to our insurance to try and double dip for each one of our cycles. Since leaving RMFC and going to our new Fertility Center, I can't count how may times the staff at our new Center has said "why on earth did they do that?" It's terrifying.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Deborah L. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$2,067
INVOCELL $1,016 |
MENOPUR $793 |
ENDOMETRIN $258 |
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$359
Gonal-f $359 |
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$333
GANIRELIX $213 |
FOLLISTIM AQ $121 |
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$277
FOLLISTIM AQ $210 |
GANIRELIX ACETATE $66 |
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$152
Orilissa $123 |
$29 |
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$633
VYVANSE $79 |
Novasure Myosure $74 |
ORIAHNN $56 |
IVF Products $41 |
Diagnostics $35 |
Other $350 |
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| $739 | |
| $27 |
Dr. Deborah Smith is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Her average patient rating is 2.5 stars (out of 5). In her practice, Dr. Smith focuses on infertility. She is affiliated with HealthOne.
