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Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO

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(Elizabeth A. Flodin, DO)

(502 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Gynecology

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), dilation and evacuation (D&E), and more.

1245 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

(610) 402-4870

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethlehem, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and gynecology. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009 and has 16 years of experience. Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Valley Center Parkway.

Office Locations

Address:

1665 Valley Center Parkway Suite 130
Bethlehem, PA 18017

Address:

1245 S Cedar Crest Boulevard Suite 201
Allentown, PA 18103

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO can help you with:

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

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:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

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:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

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.

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	16
doctor visit	22
gynecologic procedures	16
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	40
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	92
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	68

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	32
cytology	12
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	32
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	29
gynecologic procedures	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	20
doctor visit	23
gynecologic procedures	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

breast exam	34
cytology	11
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	34
preventive care	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	28
cytology	11
doctor visit	14
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	28
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	23
doctor visit	17
gynecologic procedures	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	12
doctor visit	12
gynecologic procedures	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Bethlehem, PA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

breast exam	24
cytology	11
doctor visit	18
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	24
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	29
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO From 2013 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2009. She completed residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (2009)

Residency: LeHigh Valley Hospital Network (2010)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Valley Center Parkway

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO has a high overall rating with an average of 4.13 out of 5 stars based on 502 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Bethlehem, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Flodin, DO. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$205 Myosure $117	NovaSure $88
Shionogi Inc	$121 Osphena $121
AbbVie, Inc.	$100 Orilissa $100
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$69 GelPOINT vPath $69
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$37 MYFEMBREE $37
Other	$98 Axonics $20	Essure $20	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $16	Mirena $11	$31

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$630

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Flodin is a physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Her clinical interests include colposcopy, adolescent gynecology, and hysterosalpingography. Dr. Flodin is professionally affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). She is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and a graduate of LeHigh Valley Hospital Network's residency program. She welcomes new patients at her office inAllentown, PA as reported by Lehigh Valley Health Network.