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Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Medical College of Georgia
Professional interests include: hysterectomy (uterus removal), diagnostic colposcopy, hysteroscopy, and more.
2201 Murphy Avenue Suite 407
Nashville, TN 37203

Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Nashville, TN specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD is affiliated with TriStar Medical Group, Ascension, Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown and CENTENNIAL WOMENS GROUP, LLC.

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Office Locations

Address:

2201 Murphy Avenue Suite 407
Nashville, TN 37203

Address:

330 23rd Avenue North Suite 250
Nashville, TN 37203

Some issues Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Nashville, TN were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 23
cytology 18
gynecologic pathology 18
gynecologic procedures 23
lab tests 16
preventive care 18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 29

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD treated were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 11
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia. She completed residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She is certified by the The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Tennessee

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicole Leigh Heidemann, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

TriStar Medical Group
Ascension
Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown
CENTENNIAL WOMENS GROUP, LLC

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $1,221 DUAVEE
$540 		PVC
$308 		PREMARIN
$231 		MYFEMBREE
$20
$123
Aspira Women's Health Inc $660 OVA1
$660
AbbVie Inc. $543 LO LOESTRIN FE
$285 		UBRELVY
$196 		Humira
$26 		ORIAHNN
$23 		Liletta
$13
CooperSurgical, Inc. $373 Endosee
$233 		Mara Console
$66 		PARAGARD
$57 		Summit Doppler
$16
Shionogi Inc $363 Osphena
$363
Other $2,483 Procedural Solutions
$300 		Surgical Adhesion Barrier
$217 		Injectafer
$212 		Mirena
$158 		MYFEMBREE
$112 		Other
$1,484
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $5,262
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $300
Education $69
Gift $11

Biography

Dr. Nicole Heidemann's specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Heidemann include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), endometrial ablation, and hysterectomy (uterus removal). She graduated from Medical College of Georgia. She is affiliated with Ascension and TriStar Medical Group.

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