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Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Professional interests include: ablation, perimenopause, hysterectomy (uterus removal), and more.

301 Yadkin Street
Albemarle, NC 28001

(980) 323-4000

Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD is a gynecologist in Albemarle, NC specializing in gynecology. He graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health.

Office Locations

Address:

301 Yadkin Street
Albemarle, NC 28001

Address:

8800 N Tryon Street
Charlotte, NC 28262

Some issues Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, 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.

doctor visit	42
pelvic imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	36

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	36

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	38
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	16
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	37
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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	11
doctor visit	48
gynecologic procedures	11
pelvic imaging	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	10
women's imaging	10

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	51
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	29

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	14

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
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	41
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	52
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

doctor visit	25

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD treated as a gynecologist in Albemarle, NC were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

breast exam	10
doctor visit	35
gynecologic procedures	10
pelvic imaging	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	41

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	21
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	10
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Residency: University of Virginia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stephen Ward Hildebrand, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Roche Diagnostics Corporation	$39 RS Harmony Test Related Products $39
Ariosa Diagnostics, Inc.	$16 MD-Harmony Prenatal $16
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$12 PARAGARD $12
Hologic, LLC	$11 MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $11
AbbVie, Inc.	$11 $11
Other	$10 Mirena $10

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$99

Biography

Dr. Stephen Hildebrand is a Charlotte, NC physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Hildebrand has obtained a license to practice in North Carolina.

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