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Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG

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(Debra L. Somers, MD, FACOG)

(14 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, menopause, hormone replacement therapy, and more.

8380 Old York Road Suite 100
Elkins Park, PA 19027

1-800-836-7536

Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Elkins Park, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG is affiliated with Temple Health and TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC.

Office Locations

Address:

8380 Old York Road Suite 100
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Address:

9331 Old Bustleton Avenue Suite 203
Philadelphia, PA 19115

Address:

8118 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Some issues Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

blood draw	38
cytology	178
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	722
gynecologic pathology	178
gynecologic procedures	8
preventive care	178

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	736

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	649
Black	51
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	385
From 75 to 84	208
85 and over	87
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

blood draw	12
breast exam	22
cytology	115
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	749
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	115
gynecologic procedures	48
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	115
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	754

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	661
Black	53
Hispanic	14
Asian	14
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	82
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	28
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

blood draw	15
breast exam	26
cytology	230
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	761
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	230
gynecologic procedures	36
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	230
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	1554

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1338
Black	128
Hispanic	26
Asian	28
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	862
From 75 to 84	410
85 and over	132
Less than 65	150

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	15

blood draw	22
breast exam	14
cytology	221
doctor visit	804
gynecologic pathology	221
gynecologic procedures	12
preventive care	221

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	787

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	679
Black	59
Hispanic	19
Asian	13
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	436
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	71
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

blood draw	22
breast exam	13
cytology	242
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	753
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	242
gynecologic procedures	34
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	242
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	727

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	604
Black	66
Hispanic	21
Asian	11
Other	25
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	404
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	42
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	2
Cancer	13

blood draw	27
cytology	235
doctor visit	738
gynecologic pathology	235
preventive care	235

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	729

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	623
Black	63
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	418
From 75 to 84	209
85 and over	36
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

blood draw	18
breast exam	12
cytology	251
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	792
excision	15
gynecologic pathology	251
gynecologic procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	15
preventive care	251
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	746

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	600
Black	80
Hispanic	23
Asian	15
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	437
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	31
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	24
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

blood draw	30
breast exam	10
cytology	153
doctor visit	525
gynecologic pathology	153
gynecologic procedures	8
preventive care	153

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	422
Black	50
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	302
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	24
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Dementia	2
Cancer	14

blood draw	52
breast exam	33
cytology	286
diagnostic procedures	9
doctor visit	1146
excision	10
gynecologic pathology	286
gynecologic procedures	42
minimally invasive procedures	10
preventive care	286
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Elkins Park, PA were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and gynecologic procedures.

blood draw	26
breast exam	18
cytology	212
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	779
excision	11
gynecologic pathology	212
gynecologic procedures	27
minimally invasive procedures	11
preventive care	212
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG.

**Gender**
Female	653
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	55
Asian / Pacific Islander	9
Non-Hispanic White	557
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	14

**Age**
85 and over	50
75 to 84	181
Less than 65	57
65 to 74	364

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	17
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Dementia	2
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG graduated from Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. She completed residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College

Residency: The Western Pennsylvania Hospital

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Temple Health

TEMPLE FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG has a good overall rating with an average of 3.36 out of 5 stars based on 14 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG from all over the web to help you find the right in Elkins Park, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Debra Lynne Somers, MD, FACOG. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Pfizer Inc.	$9,924 DUAVEE $9,208	PVC $341	PREMARIN ORALS $124	COLOGUARD $92	PREMARIN $91	Other $68
Radius Health, Inc.	$461 Tymlos $461
AbbVie, Inc.	$409 Humira $175	Orilissa $166	Lupron $46	$23
Shionogi Inc	$342 Osphena $342
Lilly USA, LLC	$318 FORTEO $305	EVISTA $14
Other	$2,388 IMVEXXY $151	INVOKANA $135	Saxenda $119	Xulane $119	Injectafer $109	Other $1,754

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$6,125
Food and Beverage	$5,149
Travel and Lodging	$2,479
Education	$91

Biography

Dr. Debra Somers is a specialist in obstetrics & gynecology in Philadelphia, PA and Elkins Park, PA. Dr. Somers's clinical interests include menstrual disorders, menopause, and osteoporosis. She has received a 3.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. After completing medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College, she performed her residency at The Western Pennsylvania Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with Temple Health. She has an open panel in Philadelphia, PA according to Yext.