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Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2010)

Professional interests include: vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), benign tumor, and more.

502 Madison Oak Drive Suite 160
San Antonio, TX 78258

(210) 436-1182

Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2010 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital and BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

502 Madison Oak Drive Suite 160
San Antonio, TX 78258

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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.

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.

doctor visit	35

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

doctor visit	167
lab tests	18

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	203
lab tests	20

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	57
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	32
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	221
lab tests	21

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	82
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	155

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Antonio, TX were lab tests.

doctor visit	145
lab tests	19

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	5

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	28
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	6
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in 2010. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School (2010)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Leora Cavazos Cavazos Collins, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Medical Network

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

St. Luke's Hospital

BHS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$7,683 Da Vinci Surgical System $7,683
HOLOGIC INC	$167 NOVASURE AND MYOSURE $129	NovaSure $20	Myosure $10	NovaSure ADVANCED $7
AbbVie Inc.	$100 ORIAHNN $34	Synthroid $31	UBRELVY $21	$14
Duchesnay USA Incorporated	$71 Diclegis $71
EISAI INC.	$71 Belviq $71
Other	$953 Contrave $115	CERVIDIL $51	XYOSTED $39	GIVLAARI $36	Saxenda $34	Other $678

**Types of Payments**
Education	$6,032
Travel and Lodging	$1,516
Food and Beverage	$1,497

Biography

Dr. Leora Collins specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. These areas are among Dr. Collins's clinical interests: tooth extractions, tissue transfer, and menopause. She is affiliated with Baptist Medical Network. She graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She has an open panel in San Antonio, TX according to Doctor.com.