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Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1991)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, fibroids (leiomyoma), amenorrhea (missed periods), and more.

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28204

(704) 446-1700

Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD is a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in gynecology. He graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1991 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and CHARLOTTE OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES.

Office Locations

Address:

1025 Morehead Medical Drive Suite 400
Charlotte, NC 28204

Address:

16455 Statesville Road Suite 480
Huntersville, NC 28078

Some issues Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD can help you with:

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.

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.

breast exam	30
cytology	16
doctor visit	57
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	30
preventive care	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	65
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	41

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
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	70

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	71
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	47
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	10
cytology	11
doctor visit	72
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	10
preventive care	11

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	45
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	12
doctor visit	49
gynecologic procedures	12

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	12
cytology	10
doctor visit	48
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	12
preventive care	10

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	32
doctor visit	77
gynecologic procedures	32
pelvic imaging	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD treated as a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	19
cytology	12
doctor visit	62
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	19
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	43
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	3
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD graduated from University of Kentucky College of Medicine in 1991. He completed residency at Carolinas Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine (1991)

Residency: Carolinas Medical Center (1995)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

CHARLOTTE OBSTETRIC AND GYNECOLOGICAL ASSOCIATES

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Robert T. Wicker Jr., MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$95 Lupron $95
Gynesonics, Inc.	$88 SONATA SONOGRAPHY-GUIDED TRANSCERVICAL FIBROID ABLATION SYSTEM $88
Warner Chilcott LLC	$58 LO LOESTRIN $28	ESTRACE CREAM $18	MINASTRIN 24 FE $12
Shionogi Inc	$50 Osphena $50
Pfizer Inc.	$46 PREMARIN ORALS $34	PVC $12
Other	$72 Da Vinci Surgical System $20	NovaSure $17	Essure $14	WOUND THERAPEUTICS $10	Thin Prep $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$360
Education	$50

Biography

Dr. Robert Wicker, who practices in Huntersville, NC and Charlotte, NC, is a medical specialist in gynecology. His areas of clinical interest consist of amniocentesis, cervicitis, and ablation. Dr. Wicker is affiliated with Atrium Health. Before performing his residency at Carolinas Medical Center, Dr. Wicker attended the University of Kentucky College of Medicine for medical school.

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