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Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC

(120 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional interests include: urinary incontinence, minimally invasive procedures, fecal incontinence, and more.

775 Prairie Center Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

(952) 428-5700

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Saint Paul, MN specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. She graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC is affiliated with Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Allina Health, Park Nicollet Clinic and Abbott Northwestern - WestHealth.

Office Locations

Address:

1021 Bandana Boulevard E Suite 100
Saint Paul, MN 55108

Address:

775 Prairie Center Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55344

Some issues Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

In The News

“"Pelvic organ prolapse occurs when the support of the vagina and/or uterus are lost," said Dr. Elizabeth Frankman, a urogynecologist at Park Nicollet Women's Center in St. Louis Park.”—"Mesh: A hushed but prevalent problem in women's health", Star Tribune, May 2014

catheterization	75
doctor visit	135
lab tests	20
placement of vaginal support device	11
urologic procedures	71

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	109

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	16
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

catheterization	55
doctor visit	162
lab tests	19
placement of vaginal support device	15
urologic procedures	77

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	19
85 and over	23
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

catheterization	77
doctor visit	187
urologic procedures	73

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	228

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	46
Less than 65	30

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

catheterization	65
doctor visit	151
urologic procedures	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	98
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	21
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

catheterization	67
doctor visit	180
urologic procedures	86

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	126

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	18
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	116

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	18
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

catheterization	130
doctor visit	181
lab tests	18
placement of vaginal support device	12
urologic procedures	164

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	179

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

catheterization	113
doctor visit	149
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	11
urologic procedures	159

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	141

**Age**
From 65 to 74	50
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	23
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	9
Cancer	0

catheterization	145
doctor visit	281
incontinence surgery	24
placement of vaginal support device	25
urologic procedures	254

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Saint Paul, MN were urologic procedures, catheterization, incontinence surgery and lab tests.

catheterization	90
doctor visit	177
incontinence surgery	24
lab tests	18
minimally invasive procedures	11
urologic procedures	122

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC.

**Gender**
Female	99
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	18
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	16
75 to 84	33
Less than 65	13
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School. She completed residency at Magee Women's Hospital. She has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Residency: Magee Women's Hospital

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Allina Health

Park Nicollet Clinic

Abbott Northwestern - WestHealth

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 120 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elizabeth Anne Frankman, MD, MSC from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Paul, MN.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$154 FEMALE INCONTINENCE $154
Caldera Medical, Inc	$43 Desara $43

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$167
Gift	$30

Biography

Dr. Elizabeth Frankman specializes in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and obstetrics & gynecology and practices in Saint Paul, MN and Edina, MN. Her areas of expertise include the following: minimally invasive procedures, surgical procedures, and urinary incontinence. She has a 4.5 out of 5 star average patient rating. Dr. Frankman attended the University of Minnesota Medical School and subsequently trained at Magee Women's Hospital for residency. She is professionally affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic and Abbott Northwestern Hospital.