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Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS

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(Emily B. Brophy, MD, MS)

(700 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology, Gynecology and General Practice

Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2011)

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

320 W Pumping Station Road Suite 2
Quakertown, PA 18951

(215) 529-4210

Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Allentown, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and general practice. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2011 and has 13 years of experience. Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG), Lehigh Valley Health Network and LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Pond Road.

Office Locations

Address:

1611 Pond Road Suite 300
Allentown, PA 18104

Address:

320 W Pumping Station Road Suite 2
Quakertown, PA 18951

Some issues Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS 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.

doctor visit	29

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	26
doctor visit	23
gynecologic procedures	26
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	37
cytology	13
doctor visit	30
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	37
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	51
doctor visit	31
gynecologic procedures	51
pelvic imaging	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	23

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	17
doctor visit	14
gynecologic procedures	17
pelvic imaging	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
women's imaging	10

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

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	83
cytology	13
doctor visit	57
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	83
pelvic imaging	34
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	34
women's imaging	34

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Allentown, PA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

breast exam	42
cytology	13
doctor visit	30
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	42
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	36

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	17
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	2
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	18

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS From 2016 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	25
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology Publications & Clinical Trials View Clinical Trials View Scholarly Works and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

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

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG)

Lehigh Valley Health Network

LVPG Obstetrics and Gynecology-Pond Road

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 700 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS from all over the web to help you find the right in Allentown, PA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Emily Brophy, MD, MS. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$19 Kyleena $19
CooperSurgical, Inc.	$19 PARAGARD T 380A $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$38

Biography

Dr. Emily Brophy's areas of specialization are general practice and gynecology. Dr. Brophy is a graduate of Penn State College of Medicine. She is affiliated with Lehigh Valley Physician Group (LVPG). Her practice in Allentown, PA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.