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Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Chula Vista, CA specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from National Autonomous University of Honduras Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1979 and has 47 years of experience. Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD is affiliated with Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Sharp HealthCare and Paradise Valley Hospital.
Paradise Valley Hospital
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:
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.
Laparoscopic Surgery
Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.
During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.
The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.
Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.
Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.
Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.
Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD graduated from National Autonomous University of Honduras Faculty of Medical Sciences in 1979. He completed residency at Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield. He has a state license in California.
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Honduras Faculty of Medical Sciences (1979)
Residency: Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield
Licensed In: California
Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, Medi-Cal, Aetna, Self-Pay/Uninsured, Blue Shield of California, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Beech Street, Health Net, Magellan Health Services, HealthSmart, Humana, Community Health Group, HMC HealthWorks and Whole Foods Market.
According to our sources, Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.6 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chula Vista, CA.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Elmer Wilbert Harder, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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Lupron $81 |
Orilissa $43 |
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Kyleena $47 |
Skyla $39 |
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Liletta $76 |
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THINPREP $24 |
Aptima $24 |
Thin Prep $19 |
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CD cobas Reagents $48 |
MD cobas Instruments and Reagents $18 |
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OVA1 $48 |
SilverHawk $39 |
PARAGARD T 380A $39 |
APTIMA HPV $35 |
GARDASIL9 $32 |
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Dr. Elmer Harder works as an obstetrics & gynecology. His clinical interests include colposcopy, annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and menopause. Dr. Harder's average rating from his patients is 3.5 stars (out of 5). He takes Magellan Health Services, Anthem, and UnitedHealthcare, in addition to other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine and National Autonomous University of Honduras Faculty of Medical Sciences, he performed his residency at Kern Medical Center, Bakersfield and a hospital affiliated with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Harder (or staff) is conversant in Spanish and Portuguese. Dr. Harder's hospital/clinic affiliations include Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center, Paradise Valley Hospital, and Sharp HealthCare. Doctor.com reports that Dr. Harder is accepting new patients at his office in Chula Vista, CA.
