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Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, fibroids (leiomyoma), amenorrhea (missed periods), and more.

15110 John J. Delaney Drive Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277

(704) 512-5100

Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD is a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in gynecology. She graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1997 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

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Address:

15110 John J. Delaney Drive Suite 100
Charlotte, NC 28277

Some issues Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD can help you with:

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:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

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.

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.

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.

breast exam	43
cytology	30
doctor visit	83
gynecologic pathology	30
gynecologic procedures	43
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	107

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	62
cytology	51
doctor visit	70
gynecologic pathology	51
gynecologic procedures	62
lab tests	13
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	123

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	11
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

breast exam	30
cytology	27
doctor visit	89
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	30
lab tests	15
preventive care	27

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	202

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	180
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	44
cytology	24
doctor visit	100
gynecologic pathology	24
gynecologic procedures	44
lab tests	19
pelvic imaging	18
preventive care	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	113
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	29
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	10
doctor visit	138
gynecologic procedures	10
lab tests	25
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

cytology	10
doctor visit	155
gynecologic pathology	10
lab tests	20
pelvic imaging	16
preventive care	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
women's imaging	16

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	213
lab tests	26
pelvic imaging	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	25
women's imaging	25

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	176

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	129
lab tests	16
pelvic imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	268
lab tests	17
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD treated as a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	37
cytology	28
doctor visit	139
gynecologic pathology	28
gynecologic procedures	37
lab tests	18
pelvic imaging	16
preventive care	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
women's imaging	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD.

**Gender**
Female	112
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	88
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	25
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	66

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	1
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD graduated from East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: East Carolina University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Hines Lowder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$426 RS Harmony Test Related Products $340	MD cobas Instruments and Reagents $86
Duchesnay USA Incorporated	$252 Diclegis $252
AbbVie, Inc.	$233 Orilissa $168	Lupron $65
Neomend, Inc.	$203 DAV-Arista AH $203
Coloplast Corp	$191 FEMALE INCONTINENCE $101	ALTIS $90
Other	$1,605 Enseal X1 $124	Hemoblast $122	MD-Harmony Prenatal $118	Da Vinci Surgical System $118	MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $115	Other $1,008

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,845
Education	$65

Biography

Dr. Laura Lowder practices gynecology. She is a graduate of East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine. Dr. Lowder trained at a hospital affiliated with East Carolina University for residency. Her clinical interests include menopause, colposcopy, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). She is affiliated with Atrium Health. According to Atrium Health, Dr. Lowder is currently accepting new patients at her office in Charlotte, NC.

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