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Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP

(78 Ratings)

Specializes in: Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine) and Urologic Oncology

Professional interests include: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), erectile dysfunction (impotence)

29101 Health Campus Drive Building 2 Suite 400
Westlake, OH 44145

(440) 617-4726

Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP is a nurse in Cleveland, OH specializing in internal medicine (adult medicine) and urologic oncology. Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP is affiliated with University Hospitals and UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC.

Office Locations

Address:

11100 Euclid Avenue Lakeside Building Suite 4554
Cleveland, OH 44106

Address:

29101 Health Campus Drive Building 2 Suite 400
Westlake, OH 44145

Some issues Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

doctor visit	153
lab tests	26
potassium test	43
urologic procedures	72

**Gender**
Male	222
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	38
Less than 65	38

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	31
Dementia	12
Cancer	33

catheterization	27
doctor visit	390
lab tests	127
potassium test	67
urologic procedures	222

**Gender**
Male	225
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	41
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	14
Cancer	23

catheterization	76
doctor visit	520
lab tests	140
potassium test	77
urologic procedures	278

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	65
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	157
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	51
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

anorectal procedures	20
catheterization	49
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	444
lab tests	281
potassium test	58
urologic procedures	373

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	266
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	37
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	13
Cancer	26

anorectal procedures	29
catheterization	63
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	727
lab tests	430
minimally invasive procedures	141
neurostimulation	141
potassium test	62
urologic procedures	528

**Gender**
Male	208
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	324
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	187
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	43
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	422
lab tests	236
potassium test	28
urologic procedures	258

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	262
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	31
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	26
Dementia	12
Cancer	19

anorectal procedures	40
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	140
catheterization	88
chemotherapy	140
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	1129
lab tests	659
potassium test	135
urologic procedures	902

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP treated as a nurse in Cleveland, OH were urologic procedures, lab tests, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

anorectal procedures	25
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	140
catheterization	61
chemotherapy	140
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	542
lab tests	271
minimally invasive procedures	141
neurostimulation	141
potassium test	67
urologic procedures	379

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	59

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	15
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	155
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Education & Training

She has a state license in Ohio.

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

University Hospitals

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS MEDICAL GROUP INC

Ratings & Reviews

Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 78 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP from all over the web to help you find the right in Cleveland, OH.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Elizabeth Ann Bucher, CNP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Teleflex LLC	$325 Urolift $325
C. R. Bard, Inc. & Subsidiaries	$183 Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $183
Convatec Inc.	$128 GENTLECATH GLIDE $110	GENTLECATH $19
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$70 GEMTESA $70
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$69 Myrbetriq $36	Veozah $33
Other	$176 JATENZO $34	GENTLECATH $27	PYLARIFY $25	XYOSTED $22	XIAFLEX $22	Other $47