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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD in 2013
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2013 were depression.
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Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD is an obstetrician in Minneapolis, MN specializing in obstetrics. She graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD is affiliated with Allina Health and Mercy Hospital.
3960 Coon Rapids Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55433
7840 Vinewood Lane N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
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:
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.
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.
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2013 were depression.
Hypertension | 0 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 60 |
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 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 21 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 42 |
The top procedures that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated as an obstetrician in Minneapolis, MN during 2016 were blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD for Medicare patients.
blood draw | 15 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
From 65 to 74 | 0 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 18 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2016 were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.
Hypertension | 52 |
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High Cholesterol | 35 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 52 |
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 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 24 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2017 were depression and hypertension.
Hypertension | 63 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 67 |
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 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 28 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2018 were depression and hypertension.
Hypertension | 46 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 54 |
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 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
From 65 to 74 | 0 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 18 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension and depression.
Hypertension | 51 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 46 |
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 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Male | 0 |
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Female | 24 |
From 65 to 74 | 0 |
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From 75 to 84 | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
Less than 65 | 13 |
The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated during 2020 were depression and hypertension.
Hypertension | 46 |
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High Cholesterol | 0 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 63 |
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 |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated as an obstetrician in Minneapolis, MN were blood draw.
blood draw | 15 |
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD.
Female | 17 |
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Male | 0 |
85 and over | 0 |
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75 to 84 | 0 |
Less than 65 | 6 |
65 to 74 | 0 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD treated were depression, hypertension and high cholesterol.
Hypertension | 32 |
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High Cholesterol | 4 |
Stroke | 0 |
Ischemic Heart Disease | 0 |
Depression | 42 |
Chronic Kidney Disease | 0 |
Asthma | 0 |
Osteoporosis | 0 |
Heart Failure | 0 |
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | 0 |
Diabetes | 0 |
Atrial Fibrillation | 0 |
Dementia | 0 |
Cancer | 0 |
Dr. Patricia Ann Harper, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN) and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Board Certification: Obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN)
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Patricia Harper is an obstetrics specialist in Minneapolis, MN and Maple Grove, MN. Dr. Harper is especially interested in adolescent gynecology, pregnancy, and robotic surgery. She studied medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. For her professional training, Dr. Harper completed a residency program at a hospital affiliated with the University of Wisconsin. She is affiliated with Mercy Hospital and Allina Health.