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Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Kansas School of Medicine (2004)

Professional interests include: cesarean section (C-section), miscarriage, fibroids (leiomyoma), and more.

13801 Metcalf Avenue Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66223

(913) 340-7633

Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Overland Park, KS specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004 and has 20 years of experience. Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD is affiliated with Menorah Medical Center, HCA Midwest Physicians and MENORAH MEDICAL GROUP LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

13801 Metcalf Avenue Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66223

Address:

3901 Rainbow Boulevard Department of Ob/gyn Ms 2028
Kansas City, KS 66160

Some issues Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD can help you with:

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.

Endometrial Ablation

Endometrial ablation is a procedure that destroys and removes a thin layer of the uterine lining. It is usually performed to treat heavy menstrual bleeding, especially if bleeding cannot be controlled by medications. After an endometrial ablation, periods often stop completely. If they do not, they are much lighter and easier to manage.

There are many different ways that the uterine lining can be removed, including radiofrequency, heat, microwaves, and cold. Ablations are usually performed with local anesthetic by an OB/GYN. A probe is inserted into the uterus through the vagina, and the end of the probe is expanded or moved around to access the uterine lining. Cramping and discharge afterwards are normal, but the procedure is not particularly painful.

Endometrial ablation is not for everyone. It shouldn't be done by women who have reached menopause, or women with uterine cancer or uterine infections. It is important to remember that an endometrial ablation does not remove the uterus or ovaries, so regular pelvic exams are still important after this procedure. Women who are considering endometrial ablation should also be done having children. Pregnancy is possible after an endometrial ablation, though not likely. If pregnancy does occur, an ablation increases the risks of miscarriage and other problems, so reliable birth control must be used after endometrial ablation all the way through menopause.

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	68
cytology	14
doctor visit	57
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	68
preventive care	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

breast exam	31
doctor visit	21
gynecologic procedures	31

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	37
doctor visit	47
gynecologic procedures	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	44
doctor visit	25
gynecologic procedures	44

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	32
doctor visit	55
gynecologic procedures	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	43

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	42

**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	25

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

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

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	56
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Overland Park, KS were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	42
cytology	14
doctor visit	42
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	42
preventive care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	7
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	28
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD From 2013 - 2020

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

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	29
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	17
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2004. She completed residency at St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (2004)

Residency: St. Louis University (SLU) Affiliated Hospitals (2008)

Licensed In: Missouri

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Anne Parks, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Menorah Medical Center

HCA Midwest Physicians

MENORAH MEDICAL GROUP LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
HOLOGIC INC	$3,437 Myosure $3,271	NovaSure $119	AQUILEX $25	myosure Reach $22
Applied Medical Resources Corporation	$136 GelPOINT V-Path $136
AbbVie Inc.	$81 ORIAHNN $42	LO LOESTRIN FE $27	Humira $12
AbbVie, Inc.	$74 Lupron $62	Humira $12
Medtronic, Inc.	$47 TruClear $47
Other	$308 RS Harmony Test Related Products $41	MYFEMBREE $35	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $33	ARISTA AH FLEXITIP $22	Veozah $21	Other $156

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for an accredited or certified continuing education program	$2,100
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$1,000
Food and Beverage	$832
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$150

Biography

Dr. Laura Parks, who practices in Kansas City, KS and Overland Park, KS, is a medical specialist in obstetrics & gynecology. She studied medicine at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. Dr. Parks is affiliated with HCA Midwest Physicians.

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