Dr. Steven McCarus
Dr. McCarus is well-known for his adhesiolysis surgery. It is unclear whether he possesses a similar expertise in endometriosis excision.
Stars: AEEP ranks providers in five key areas and assigns stars accordingly. An endo doctor receives one star per each of these that are made evident:
- excises endo with wide margins
- majority of patients have endo *
- keeps post-surgical outcome statistics
- published/ presented work, peer-reviewed * (GnRH, Pain Management)
- usually avoids GnRH agonists
These criteria are based on our own experiences and research. Our goal is to maximize the chances of restored functionality. Talk to your doctor to see what treatment is right for you.
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Extensive research background. Is able to operate on Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis. Philosophy: “My medical practice is characterized by my underlying philosophy of treating patients with respect and dignity. I use a comprehensive, open-‐minded approach to providing leading-‐edge health care. My reputation as an endometriosis specialist was earned through my surgical skills and results following successful treatment of some the most difficult cases of endometriosis via laparoscopic excision surgery. Complete surgical removal of endometriosis is an essential step in achieving successful treatment outcomes. I believe that surgery is only part of the answer to restoring the health of patients with endometriosis and pelvic pain. I employ a multidisciplinary approach, utilizing leading edge, traditional Western medicine and alternative integrative medicine, combined with an open mind and trust in the patient. Treating this complex disease has not only resulted in my becoming a better physician, it has made me an expert in treating an array of less complex conditions as well.”
*Note: Dr. Cook was the surgeon for both AEEP’s founder, Holly and also for Meghan (badperiods.com) who collaborated on some aspects of the AEEP website
Works within a multidisciplinary team for bowel / urinary tract.
“Dr. Lee is a sought after lecturer and surgeon who has taught and performed live surgeries around the world. He was featured as one the three Master Surgeons in the Steel Surgeon Event at the 2014 AAGL World Congress. He is repeatedly nominated by his peers as the one of the “Best Doctors” in America since 2004.”
-https://www.obgyn.pitt.edu/people/ted-teh-min-lee-md
Dr. Siedhoff is able to do excision surgery and operates at Cedars-‐Sinai and takes some insurance.
This provider has submitted the AEEP questionnaire (2018)
AEEP Ranking Results Pending
“Dr. Mosbrucker feels strongly that both pelvic pain and the urogynecologic issues need to be addressed with a multidisciplinary approach that embraces the “bio-psycho-social model”. She has developed an informal consortium of various specialists, all with interest in caring for patients with pelvic pain or incontinence. This allows for multiple providers to support the patient’s needs with an approach based on each one’s background and experiences. Physical therapists, pain management specialists, counselors, GI specialists, and surgeons all bring something different to the table, and it is her belief that the patients get better and more complete care when treated by a team rather than one single provider.” -http://pacificendometriosis.com/about-us/
Dr. Nicholas Fogelson does most bowel and urinary tract work himself. He has a colorectal surgeon on hand to assist when needed.
He is very active in educating patients and healthcare providers about endometriosis. His blog can be found at http://www.academicobgyn.com
He speaks both English and Spanish and enjoys music and golfing.
Dr. Fogelson claims to be in-network with many insurers.
(The Following is an excerpt from https://www.gynecosurgery.com/about-us )
“The New York Endometriosis Center is one of the leading endometriosis treatment and gynecologic surgery practices in the world. With our office in New York City and an advanced laparoscopic center at Greenwich Hospital in Greenwich, CT we are one of the top performers of laparoscopic procedures in the United States. Trained in medical and surgical gynecology at the world-famous Mayo Clinic, Dr. Kanayama is a leading specialist in endometriosis treatment, infertility evaluation and advanced laparoscopy. With over 3,500 successfully treated cases, he has earned an excellent reputation among his patients and gynecologic surgeons.
Dr. Kanayama offers clinically proven laparoscopic excisions of deep nodular endometriosis – which is a procedure performed only by a few dozen gynecologists in the US.
As the Director of the New York Endometriosis Center, Dr. Kanayama provides the highest quality patient-centered gynecology care. The individualized patient care offered at the New York Endometriosis Center is based on the philosophy of the Mayo Clinic – ‘our patients’ needs come first’. “
Does some of own urinary tract and bowel work
Dr. Sherman J. Silber is one of the only surgeons worldwide to offer the Osada Procedure, an alternative to hysterectomy in women with adenomyosis who wish to preserve their uterus. Bowl/urinary tract surgery: Does own urinary tract work.
Dr. Charles Miller is also at Naperville location.
Phone: 630-355-5764
Address: 120 Osler Drive, Suite #100
Naperville, IL 60540
Center of Excellence. Trained at the CEC. Able to do colorectal and lung and DIE. Accepts almost all insurance and so does hospital. Philosophy: “ Complete or optimal excision. We are a referral center, and work with colorectal surgeons, and urologists for advanced disease or DIE (deep endometriosis).We do have a clinic that deals with optimizing the non-surgical factors for achieving pregnancy eg. optimizing hormones and we have produced a unique, ‘food first’, evidence-based diet for endometriosis and believe diet is very important. We have at SLU a multidisciplinary Pelvic Pain Center, that we are a part of, that includes pelvic floor physical therapy.”
Philosophy: “We believe in a holistic approach. We start with a detailed History and Physical and a high suspicion for Endometriosis. If patient’s reported symptoms are suspicious for endometriosis, we then obtain a MRI for endometriosis. At NYU, we have developed a MRI protocol specifically for diagnosing endometriosis and our data has shown 75% diagnostic accuracy for endometriosis lesions. We then discuss with the patient whether or not we should proceed with surgery. We only perform surgical excision. In addition, we have a team of physicians including acupuncturist, fertility specialists, nutritionist, pain management, pelvic floor physical therapists and a team of colorectal, thoracic as well as urologic surgeons that help us treat deep infiltrating endometriosis. Our goal is to optimize the patient’s pain relief as well as fertility prospect and give them back the life they deserve without pain and suffering caused by endometriosis. We have a team of surgeon, including thoracic, colorectal and urologist that work with us closely to provide optimal care to the patients. Our Acupuncturist – Lara Rosenthal, works closely with our patients. She has a great interest in both fertility and endometriosis and has been incredibly helpful with our patients seeking treatment. We truly believe in a holistic approach.” Claims to accept all insurance- contact the provider’s office for more details.
Dr. Huang speaks Cantonese and Mandarin as well as English.
Specializes in endometriosis as it relates to Infertility and Miscarriages and partners with Reproductive Immunologist Dr. Jeffrey Braverman. Is able to perform the uterine-saving Osada procedure in selected cases for adenomyosis. Will do ultrasound guided Nerve Blocks. He has a surgical partner that is a general hepatobiliary surgeon and they mostly operate together so he can perform hepatic, bowel, bladder excisions.