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Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA

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Specializes in: Urogynecology
Professional interests include: interstitial cystitis, urinary incontinence, urge incontinence (overactive bladder), and more.
25 Michigan Street Ne Suite 6200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA is in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in urogynecology. Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA is affiliated with Corewell Health and SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS.

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Office Locations

Address:

1000 E Paris Avenue Se Suite 246
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Address:

25 Michigan Street Ne Suite 6200
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Some issues Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA can help you with:

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA treated as in Grand Rapids, MI were potassium test, lab tests, urologic procedures and catheterization.

catheterization 27
doctor visit 101
lab tests 39
potassium test 52
urologic procedures 34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA.

Gender
Female 64
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 7
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 19
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 40
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 17
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 2
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 17
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer 1

Education & Training

She has a state license in Michigan.

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Nina Ovnovic-Farook, PA is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health
SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS

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Biography

Ms. Nina Ovnovic-Farook works as an urogynecology. Ms. Ovnovic-Farook's clinical interests include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), vaginal prolapse, and fecal incontinence. She is professionally affiliated with Corewell Health. Corewell Health reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Grand Rapids, MI.

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