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Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH

(61 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, and more.

1500 E Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

(734) 936-4000

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH is a gynecologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in gynecology. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH is affiliated with Trinity Health, The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.

Office Locations

Address:

1500 E Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Address:

1540 E Hospital Drive Space 4276 Floor 9
Ann Arbor, MI 48109

Some issues Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH 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.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“"Uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow from smooth muscle cells, so they're often found in the uterus," said Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, an associate professor in the department of obstetrics and...”—"Uterine Fibroids Are Very Common. Here's How To Tell If You Have Them.", Huff Post, May 2022

“Sawsan As-Sanie, director of minimally invasive gynecological surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School and senior author of the new study in this month's Obstetrics and Gynecology, said...”—"New estimates of uterine morcellation risks", Philadelphia Inquirer, February 2015

doctor visit	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	30

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	26
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	44
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	80

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

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	10

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	11
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	63
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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	54
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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	17

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2020

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2020

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH.

**Gender**
Female	27
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH From 2013 - 2020

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH treated were depression, hypertension, diabetes and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	24
High Cholesterol	10
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1998. She completed residency at MetroHealth Medical Center. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology Min Invasive Gyn Surg-Focus Pract Desig and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center (2002)

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology Min Invasive Gyn Surg-Focus Pract Desig

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Trinity Health

The Regents of the University of Michigan

University of Michigan Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 61 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH from all over the web to help you find the right in Ann Arbor, MI.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$62,880 Orilissa $80	$62,801
Pfizer Inc.	$13,346 MYFEMBREE $7,846	$5,500
Myovant Sciences Inc.	$10,800 MYFEMBREE $28	$10,772
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$6,955 $6,955
AbbVie Inc.	$6,127 Orilissa $3,281	$2,846
Other	$8,399 Uterine Manipulators & Injectors $222	Da Vinci Surgical System $47	Medical Device $25	NovaSure $20	Myosure $18	Other $8,066

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$53,112
Travel and Lodging	$22,880
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$17,658
Honoraria	$12,000
Food and Beverage	$2,752
Other	$106

Research Payments

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie, MD, MPH has received 1 research payments totaling $4,200.

Biography

Dr. Sawsan As-Sanie is an Ann Arbor, MI physician who specializes in gynecology. On average, patients gave Dr. As-Sanie a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. As-Sanie include myomectomy (fibroid removal), chronic pelvic pain, and fibroids (leiomyoma). Her professional affiliations include Trinity Health and the University of Michigan Health. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and then she performed her residency at MetroHealth Medical Center.