Dr. Ross Klocke, DO is a family medicine practitioner in Carroll, IA specializing in family medicine. He graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Ross Klocke, DO is affiliated with McFarland Clinic.
1214 South Grant Road
Carroll, IA 51401
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:
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:
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.
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ross Klocke, DO for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ross Klocke, DO treated as a family medicine practitioner in Carroll, IA were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and hospital care.
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Dr. Ross Klocke, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed residency at Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Iowa.
Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Texas A & M Health Science Center and Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Iowa
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Dr. Ross Klocke, DO has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 553 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ross Klocke, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Carroll, IA.
Dr. Ross Klocke is a family medicine specialist in Carroll, IA. Dr. Klocke graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. In his practice, he is particularly interested in colonoscopy, vasectomy, and cesarean section (C-section). His average rating from his patients is 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is professionally affiliated with McFarland Clinic. According to McFarland Clinic, Dr. Klocke is currently accepting new patients at his office in Carroll, IA.
