Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 is a gynecologic oncologist in Orland Park, IL specializing in gynecologic oncology. She graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 is affiliated with Community Health System, Northwest Community Healthcare, The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine, Powers Health, UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO and ENDEAVOR HEALTH MEDICAL GROUP.
14290 S. La Grange Road
Orland Park, IL 60462
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Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Orland Park, IL were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gynecologic procedures.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.
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Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine (2011)
Residency: University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Gynecologic Oncology
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 54 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4 from all over the web to help you find the right in Orland Park, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Kurnit, MD, MPH 4. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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ZEJULA $320 |
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Rubraca $242 |
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Da Vinci Surgical System $46 |
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KEYTRUDA $20 |
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Dr. Katherine Kurnit practices gynecologic oncology. Her average rating from her patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Kurnit include immunotherapy, ovarian cancer, and cervical cancer. She accepts several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry. After attending Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, Dr. Kurnit completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). She is professionally affiliated with Northwest Community Healthcare and The University of Chicago Medicine.
