Medicare Procedure and Patient Information
2021 Medicare Procedure Volume
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.
51 |
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Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD is a plastic surgeon in Loveland, CO specializing in plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD is affiliated with UCHealth, UCHealth Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Clinic - Loveland and POUDRE VALLEY MEDICAL GROUP LLC.
2500 Rocky Mountain Avenue Suite 310
Loveland, CO 80538
Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.
There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.
Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:
Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 51 |
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Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD for Medicare patients.
doctor visit | 51 |
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Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD graduated from University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine in 2015. She has a state license in Wisconsin.
Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (2015)
Licensed In: Wisconsin
Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Katherine Marie Shaum, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Great Lakes Orthopedics |
$1,711
$1,711 |
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Stryker Corporation |
$295
Universal Mandible $295 |
Integra LifeSciences Corporation |
$38
$38 |
Education | $2,006 |
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Food and Beverage | $38 |
Dr. Katherine Shaum's specialty is plastic surgery. Clinical interests for Dr. Shaum include microsurgery, skin cancer reconstruction, and body contouring. Dr. Shaum is a graduate of the University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with UCHealth.