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Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, colorectal surgery procedures, inguinal hernia, and more.

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 355-2000

Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD is a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). She graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC), Atrium Health and CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 Blythe Boulevard
Charlotte, NC 28203

Address:

1350 S Kings Drive
Charlotte, NC 28207

Some issues Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

doctor visit	32
hospital care	223
inpatient care	223

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	102

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	15
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	18

doctor visit	41
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

**Gender**
Male	77
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	61
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

doctor visit	19
hospital care	169
inpatient care	169

**Gender**
Male	178
Female	174

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	122
From 75 to 84	82
85 and over	28
Less than 65	120

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	18
Cancer	16

hospital care	75
inpatient care	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	30
85 and over	17
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	20

hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	18
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	72
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	48
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

hospital care	128
inpatient care	128

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	56
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	45
Dementia	20
Cancer	21

hospital care	166
inpatient care	166

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	22
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	49
Dementia	27
Cancer	18

hospital care	126
inpatient care	126

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	93
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	16
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	26
Cancer	18

cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) shunt insertion	15
hospital care	254
inpatient care	254

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD treated as a general surgeon in Charlotte, NC were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	31
hospital care	157
inpatient care	157

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	87
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	29
85 and over	13
Less than 65	50
65 to 74	51

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	5
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Cancer	14
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD graduated from Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Residency: University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery American Board of Surgery, Surgical Critical Care

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)

Atrium Health

CAROLINAS PHYSICIANS NETWORK INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$3,509 Da Vinci Surgical System $3,509
Ethicon US, LLC	$375 Echelon Powered Circular $140	STRATAFIX $80	Energy: Other $56	Echelon Endopath Staple Line Reinforcement $26	Enseal X1 $25	Other $48
Davol Inc.	$250 SURGICAL $250
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$244 SternaLock Blu $125	Rib Fix Blu $119
Covidien LP	$144 LigaSure $144
Other	$573 INVOKANA $84	Regranex $61	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $47	BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement $39	Sutures $29	Other $313

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,084
Travel and Lodging	$1,511
Education	$1,500

Biography

Dr. Lynnette Schiffern is a physician who specializes in general surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). She is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center (CMC). She attended medical school at Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine.

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynnette Marie Schiffern, MD From 2013 - 2021

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