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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2011 and has 15 years of experience. Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD is affiliated with Endeavor Health and The University of Chicago Medicine.
The University of Chicago Medicine
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)
A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.
There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:
It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.
Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.
A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.
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.
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2019 were lab tests, ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and blood draw.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 26 |
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| cytology | 11 |
| doctor visit | 140 |
| gynecologic pathology | 11 |
| lab tests | 40 |
| pelvic imaging | 30 |
| preventive care | 11 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 30 |
| women's imaging | 15 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
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| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2020 were lab tests, blood draw, preventive care and cytology.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 47 |
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| breast exam | 20 |
| cytology | 28 |
| doctor visit | 180 |
| gynecologic pathology | 28 |
| gynecologic procedures | 20 |
| lab tests | 75 |
| preventive care | 28 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
The top procedures that Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL during 2021 were lab tests, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.
| blood draw | 41 |
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| breast exam | 17 |
| cytology | 33 |
| doctor visit | 158 |
| gynecologic pathology | 33 |
| gynecologic procedures | 17 |
| lab tests | 86 |
| pelvic imaging | 37 |
| preventive care | 33 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 37 |
| women's imaging | 19 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
| From 65 to 74 | |
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| From 75 to 84 | |
| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 |
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoperosis | |
| Atrial Fibrilation | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
| Male | |
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| Female |
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Hinsdale, IL were lab tests, blood draw, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.
| blood draw | 38 |
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| breast exam | 18 |
| cytology | 24 |
| doctor visit | 159 |
| gynecologic pathology | 24 |
| gynecologic procedures | 18 |
| lab tests | 67 |
| pelvic imaging | 33 |
| preventive care | 24 |
| ultrasound (sonogram) | 33 |
| women's imaging | 17 |
Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD.
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| Female |
| 75 to 84 | |
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| 85 and over | |
| Less than 65 | |
| 65 to 74 |
The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and osteoperosis.
| Hypertension | |
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| High Cholesterol | |
| Stroke | |
| Ischemic Heart Disease | |
| Depression | |
| Chronic Kidney Disease | |
| Asthma | |
| Osteoporosis | |
| Heart Failure | |
| Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease | |
| Diabetes | |
| Atrial Fibrillation | |
| Dementia | |
| Cancer |
Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD graduated from University of Toledo College of Medicine in 2011. She completed residency at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (DoNot Use)American Board of Obstetrics Gynecology and has a state license in Illinois.
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine (2011)
Residency: St. Joseph's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (DoNot Use)American Board of Obstetrics Gynecology (2016)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Medicare Advantage, Aetna POS, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 40 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hinsdale, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Farah Abbas Alvi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$789
Da Vinci Surgical System $789 |
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$434
LO LOESTRIN FE $111 |
LINZESS $62 |
Synthroid $55 |
UBRELVY $52 |
Orilissa $43 |
Other $111 |
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$319
XIFAXAN $294 |
Trulance $25 |
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$223
INTRAROSA $206 |
VYLEESI $17 |
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$212
Saxenda $156 |
$57 |
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$3,577
NovaSure $228 |
Slynd $163 |
MYFEMBREE $139 |
Orilissa $115 |
IMVEXXY $95 |
Other $2,838 |
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| $789 | |
| $175 | |
| $104 | |
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Dr. Farah Alvi sees patients in Libertyville, IL, Arlington Heights, IL, and Hinsdale, IL. Her medical specialty is obstetrics & gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Alvi include menopause, myomectomy (fibroid removal), and fibroids (leiomyoma). She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and Endeavor Health. Dr. Alvi graduated from the University of Toledo College of Medicine. Dr. Alvi's medical residency was performed at St. Joseph's Hospital. Her patients gave her an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). She appears to be an in-network provider for Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers.