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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD.
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Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD is a gynecologist in Waldorf, MD specializing in gynecology. He graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1982 and has 42 years of experience. Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health, MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.
3500 Old Washington Road Suite 302
Waldorf, MD 20602
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:
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:
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.
Pessary
A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.
Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.
The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:
The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD treated as a gynecologist in Waldorf, MD were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.
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Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD graduated from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in 1982. He completed residency at University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Maryland.
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine (1982)
Residency: University of Maryland Affiliated Hospitals (1987)
Licensed In: Maryland
Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 434 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Waldorf, MD.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. William J. Delapaz, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Dr. William Delapaz, who practices in Waldorf, MD, is a medical specialist in gynecology. Dr. Delapaz is a graduate of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine. He trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland for residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Delapaz include colposcopy, cystocele (bladder prolapse), and adolescent gynecology. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Coventry Health Care Plans. In addition to English, Dr. Delapaz speaks Filipino. He is affiliated with MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center. He has an open panel in Waldorf, MD according to Doctor.com.