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Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1994)

Professional interests include: incontinence, urinary tract infection (UTI), vaginal birth, and more.

7601 Forest Avenue Suite 228
Richmond, VA 23229

(804) 741-0440

Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Richmond, VA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1994 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital, HCA Virginia, VIRGINIA GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY LLC and HENRICO DOCTORS OB GYN SPECIALISTS LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7601 Forest Avenue Suite 228
Richmond, VA 23229

Address:

7605 Forest Avenue Suite 212
Henrico, VA 23229

Some issues Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD can help you with:

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.

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.

breast exam	63
cytology	63
doctor visit	222
gynecologic pathology	63
gynecologic procedures	63
musculoskeletal imaging	24
pelvic imaging	19
preventive care	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	19
women's imaging	19
X-rays	24

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	84
cytology	84
doctor visit	222
gynecologic pathology	84
gynecologic procedures	84
musculoskeletal imaging	22
pelvic imaging	21
preventive care	84
ultrasound (sonogram)	21
women's imaging	21
X-rays	22

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	165

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	100
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	7

breast exam	70
cytology	70
doctor visit	216
gynecologic pathology	70
gynecologic procedures	70
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	23
preventive care	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	23
women's imaging	23
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	94
cytology	94
doctor visit	211
gynecologic pathology	94
gynecologic procedures	94
musculoskeletal imaging	36
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	94
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	20
X-rays	36

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	87
cytology	88
doctor visit	224
gynecologic pathology	88
gynecologic procedures	87
musculoskeletal imaging	27
pelvic imaging	32
preventive care	88
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
women's imaging	32
X-rays	27

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	25
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

breast exam	83
cytology	80
doctor visit	230
gynecologic pathology	80
gynecologic procedures	83
musculoskeletal imaging	19
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	80
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11
X-rays	19

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	123
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

doctor visit	234
pelvic imaging	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
women's imaging	16

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	138
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

doctor visit	349
pelvic imaging	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	35
women's imaging	35

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	190
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	13
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	31
cytology	15
doctor visit	670
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	31
lab tests	10
pelvic imaging	70
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	70
women's imaging	70

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Richmond, VA were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	73
cytology	70
doctor visit	286
gynecologic pathology	70
gynecologic procedures	73
lab tests	10
musculoskeletal imaging	24
pelvic imaging	27
preventive care	70
ultrasound (sonogram)	27
women's imaging	27
X-rays	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD.

**Gender**
Female	165
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	124
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	40
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	106

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	12
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	7
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine in 1994. He completed residency at West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine (1994)

Residency: West Virginia University Affiliated Hospitals

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Henrico Doctors' Hospital

HCA Virginia

VIRGINIA GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY LLC

HENRICO DOCTORS OB GYN SPECIALISTS LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Richmond, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,887 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,887
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$1,768 $1,768
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$187 Myrbetriq $126	Vesicare $42	Veozah $19
AbbVie Inc.	$173 ORIAHNN $69	LO LOESTRIN FE $58	Orilissa $47
AbbVie, Inc.	$123 Orilissa $89	Lupaneta $23	$11
Other	$1,304 Saxenda $100	MYFEMBREE $81	Prolia $78	Osphena $72	INTRAROSA $68	Other $905

**Types of Payments**
Education	$3,610
Food and Beverage	$2,597
Travel and Lodging	$2,234

Research Payments

Dr. Prescott Wade Prillaman, MD has received 262 research payments totaling $775,737.

Biography

Dr. Prescott Prillaman is a physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Prillaman include gynecological problems, sexually transmitted diseases (STds), and menopause. He is affiliated with Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Prillaman is a graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine. For his residency, Dr. Prillaman trained at a hospital affiliated with West Virginia University.