Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Irvine, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1992 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD is affiliated with Greater Newport Physicians (GNP) and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico).
33 Creek Road Suite 270
Irvine, CA 92604
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1992. She completed residency at Mount Sinai Hospital North (Obstetrics/Gynecology). She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in California.
Medical School: Mysore Medical College (1992)
Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital North (Obstetrics/Gynecology) (1997)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: California
Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Providence, United Healthcare, Health Net HMO, CIGNA HMO and Insurance Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD has an average of 1.8 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Irvine, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Covidien LP |
$1,925
LigaSure $903 |
V-Loc $22 |
$1,000 |
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Covidien Sales LLC |
$1,276
LigaSure $1,111 |
V-Loc $165 |
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Gen-Probe, Inc. |
$340
Vaginitis $340 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$206
Orilissa $206 |
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AbbVie Inc. |
$53
Orilissa $39 |
ORIAHNN $15 |
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Other |
$173
LO LOESTRIN FE $36 |
IMVEXXY $32 |
APTIMA HPV $30 |
SYMBICORT $25 |
SURGICEL Family of Absorbable Hemostats $22 |
Other $28 |
Travel and Lodging | $1,687 |
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Food and Beverage | $1,287 |
Consulting Fee | $1,000 |
Dr. Gunjan Bhatnagar sees patients in Irvine, CA. Her medical specialty is general obstetrics & gynecology. She is a graduate of Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences and Mysore Medical College. She completed her residency training at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago. These areas are among Dr. Bhatnagar's clinical interests: menopause, pain, and infertility. The average patient rating for Dr. Bhatnagar is 2.0 stars (out of 5). She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California. Dr. Bhatnagar (or staff) speaks Urdu, Kannada, and Gujarati. Dr. Bhatnagar's hospital/clinic affiliations include Greater Newport Physicians (GNP) and St. Joseph Health (Northern California, Southern California, and West Texas/Eastern New Mexico). According to St. Joseph Health , new patients are welcome to contact her office in Irvine, CA.