Lauren Golfer, NP is a nurse in New York, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and women's health. Lauren Golfer, NP is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
5 Columbus Circle Floor 12 ColumbiaDoctors
New York, NY 10019
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Volume of procedures performed by Lauren Golfer, NP for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Lauren Golfer, NP treated as a nurse in New York, NY were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.
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She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Lauren Golfer, NP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Lauren Golfer, NP appears to accept the following insurance providers: AETNA, Multiplan, Local 1199, World Trade Center Health Plan, Medicare, Quality Health Management, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, CIGNA, Magnacare (National), UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/Hip, Emblem/GHI, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna, Medicare, Healthfirst, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, UnitedHealthcare and Group Health Incorporated (GHI).
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These charts describe general payments received by Lauren Golfer, NP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Ms. Lauren Golfer specializes in women's health and obstetrics & gynecology and practices in New York, NY. Ms. Golfer is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. Yext reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.
