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2019 Medicare Patient Data
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD.
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Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pittsburgh, PA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology, gynecology and general practice. She graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2015 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN), Century Medical Associates and ALLEGHENY CLINIC.
4815 Liberty Avenue Suite M54
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
3063 Freeport Road Suite C
Natrona Heights, PA 15065
200 Quinn Drive Suite 270
Pittsburgh, PA 15275
200 Quinn Drive Suite 270
North Fayette, PA 15275
3063 Freeport Road Suite C
Harrison, PA 15065
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
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.
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD.
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Female | 16 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 22 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol and hypertension.
Hypertension | 50 |
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High Cholesterol | 68 |
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 |
The top procedures that Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pittsburgh, PA during 2021 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD for Medicare patients.
breast exam | 10 |
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gynecologic procedures | 10 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Pittsburgh, PA were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.
breast exam | 10 |
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gynecologic procedures | 10 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 4 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD treated were high cholesterol and hypertension.
Hypertension | 5 |
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High Cholesterol | 7 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 0 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2015. She completed residency at Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium. She has a state license in Pennsylvania.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (2015)
Residency: Allegheny Health Network Medical Education Consortium
Licensed In: Pennsylvania
Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 153 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Pittsburgh, PA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alexandra M. Plisko, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Hologic, LLC |
$323
ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $297 |
MYOSURE TISSUE REMOVAL DEVICE $26 |
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AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP |
$127
$127 |
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CooperSurgical, Inc. |
$100
INSORB $100 |
Food and Beverage | $549 |
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Dr. Alexandra Plisko's medical specialty is general practice and gynecology. Dr. Plisko's areas of expertise consist of vaginal atrophy, high risk pregnancy, and contraception (birth control). She is rated highly by her patients. She attended medical school at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. Dr. Plisko is affiliated with Allegheny Health Network (AHN). She has an open panel in Pittsburgh, PA according to Yext.