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Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

University of Vermont College of Medicine

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

7810 Providence Road Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28226

(704) 446-7800

Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD is a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD is affiliated with Atrium Health and EASTOVER OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC.

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7810 Providence Road Suite 105
Charlotte, NC 28226

Some issues Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, 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.

In The News

“Dr. Susan Brown, forensic pathologist for the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, testified about the autopsy she performed on the baby Brooke Skylar Richardson delivered on May 7, 2017.”—"'I tried to cremate my baby': Medical testimony fills Day 4 of Carlisle buried baby trial", Journal-News, September 2019

“Dr. Susan Brown, forensic pathologist for the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, examined the remains, and then received more on July 20, 2017.”—"Carlisle buried baby trial: Critical dates in the Brooke Skylar Richardson case", Dayton Daily News, September 2019

“* Dr. Susan Brown, a forensic pathologist and the Montgomery County Coroner's Office, who testified the baby died from 'homicidal violence'.”—"Carlisle buried baby trial: Here are the 28 people who testified over 6 days", Journal-News, September 2019

breast exam	18
cytology	15
doctor visit	53
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	18
lab tests	32
preventive care	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	62

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	20
cytology	18
doctor visit	23
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	20
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	51

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	43
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

breast exam	29
cytology	22
doctor visit	64
gynecologic pathology	22
gynecologic procedures	29
lab tests	38
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	144

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	26
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	57
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	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	28
cytology	23
doctor visit	65
gynecologic pathology	23
gynecologic procedures	28
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	28
cytology	15
doctor visit	47
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	28
preventive care	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	48
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	0

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	43
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	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	29
cytology	15
doctor visit	48
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	29
lab tests	12
pelvic imaging	11
preventive care	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	26
cytology	16
doctor visit	52
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	26
pelvic imaging	12
preventive care	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
women's imaging	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	68

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	18
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

breast exam	26
cytology	11
doctor visit	72
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	26
preventive care	11

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

breast exam	68
cytology	14
doctor visit	116
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	68
pelvic imaging	26
preventive care	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	26
women's imaging	26

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD treated as a gynecologist in Charlotte, NC were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

breast exam	30
cytology	16
doctor visit	61
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	30
lab tests	27
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD.

**Gender**
Female	58
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	15
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	6
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	1
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine

Residency: University of Massachusetts Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Susan Bartow Brown, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Atrium Health

EASTOVER OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY ASSOCIATES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shionogi Inc	$129 Osphena $129
Warner Chilcott LLC	$28 MINASTRIN 24 FE $14	LO LOESTRIN $14
Pfizer Inc.	$16 MYFEMBREE $16
EISAI INC.	$15 Belviq $15
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$13 Contrave $13
Other	$47 PARAGARD $12	LO LOESTRIN FE $12	Mirena $12	Prenate Mini $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$232
Education	$16

Biography

Dr. Susan Brown is a medical specialist in gynecology. These areas are among Dr. Brown's clinical interests: colposcopy, menopause, and gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy). She is professionally affiliated with Atrium Health. She has an open panel in Charlotte, NC according to Atrium Health. After completing medical school at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, Dr. Brown performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Massachusetts.

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