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Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD

Accepting New Patients

(2 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Creighton University School of Medicine (1997)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic hysterectomy, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), cesarean section (C-section), and more.

105 West 8th Avenue Suite 6050
Spokane, WA 99204

(509) 455-8866

Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1997 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD is affiliated with Providence.

Office Locations

105 West 8th Avenue Suite 6050
Spokane, WA 99204

(509) 455-8866

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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

A large baby or birth to multiple children
Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
Baby with a developmental disorder
Irregular fetal heartbeat
Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

Labor not progressing
Fetus switching position during labor
Distressed infant
Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

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.

In The News

“Mirena is a T shaped object thats inserted into the uterus by a doctor and works by releasing a stream of a hormone that effectively stops sperm from reaching the egg, says Dr. Traci Satterfield,...”—"More options for birth control", Spokane Journal of Business, February 1997

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2013

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	38
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA during 2014 were preventive care, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	13
cytology	13
doctor visit	24
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	13
preventive care	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2014

Hypertension	42
High Cholesterol	34
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	90

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2015

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	42
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	48

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2016

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA during 2017 were preventive care, cytology, gynecologic pathology and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	12
cytology	13
doctor visit	12
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	12
preventive care	13

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	39

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2017

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	0
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA during 2018 were preventive care, cytology and gynecologic pathology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology	11
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	11
preventive care	11

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2018

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	30
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2019

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	33
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2020

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	31
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	40

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2021

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	40
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA during 2022 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	14
gynecologic procedures	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	46

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2022

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	61
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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA during 2023 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	25
pelvic imaging	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	18
women's imaging	18

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2023

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	66
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	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD in 2024

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Spokane, WA were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

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

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD.

**Gender**
Female	44
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	32
High Cholesterol	35
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	2
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1997. She completed residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Washington.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (1997)

Residency: Parkland Health & Hospital System (2001)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Washington

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Molina Healthcare, Providence, Amerigroup, TriWest, Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Premera PPO, InterWest Health, Asuris Northwest Health, First Choice PPO, Coordinated care WA Apple Health, ChoiceHumana PPO and Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Molina Healthcare

Providence

Amerigroup

TriWest

Kaiser Permanente

Medicaid

Premera PPO

InterWest Health

Asuris Northwest Health

First Choice PPO

Coordinated care WA Apple Health

ChoiceHumana PPO

Community Health Plan of Washington WA Apple Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Traci A. Satterfield, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Spokane, WA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$327 Essure $118	Mirena $105	Kyleena $78	Skyla $26
AbbVie Inc.	$161 LO LOESTRIN FE $72	Orilissa $44	Liletta $30	ORIAHNN $16
TherapeuticsMD, Inc.	$143 IMVEXXY $143
Baxter Healthcare	$139 TISSEEL $50	ADEPT $36	Surgical Care - Tisseel $28	$25
HOLOGIC INC	$109 NovaSure $82	Myosure $15	APTIMA HPV $11
Other	$1,321 NEXPLANON $90	BRISDELLE $75	INTRAROSA $74	Slynd $67	LO LOESTRIN FE $65	Other $950

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,033
Education	$167

Biography

Dr. Traci Satterfield is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist. These areas are among her clinical interests: colposcopy, cryotherapy, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). She seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Amerigroup, Molina Healthcare, and Providence. Before performing her residency at Parkland Health & Hospital System, Dr. Satterfield attended Creighton University School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Providence. Providence reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in Spokane, WA.