- Osteoporosis
- Warts
- Arthritis
- High Cholesterol
- Urinary IncontinenceUrinary incontinence is an extremely common issue, especially in women who are aging. However, if you’re struggling to stay clean and facing social stigma, there are plenty of treatment options available for you.
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- GynecologyBanner Slide 1: Denver's leading Gynecology and Surgical Specialists At Advanced Women’s Health Institute, we treat every patient like family with honesty, respect and a patient-first promise.
- Female Infertility
- Obstetrics
- EndometriosisI have been a Clinical Research Study Coordinator for the last 22 years helping with the develop of treatment for endometriosis, fibroid tumors of the uterus and abnormal uterine bleeding.
- Pelvic Pain
- Pregnancy
- Labor and DeliveryUterine artery embolization (UAE): First described in the mid 1990’s, a catheter is inserted into the femoral artery at the top of your leg and guided to the uterine arteries with a live x-ray. Polyvinyl chloride particles will be infused until blood flow no longer can be detected, causing any fibroids to shrink. The majority of women report significant pain, like childbirth for 12-24 hours afterward. One study concluded women who had laparoscopic myomectomy were more satisfied with their outcome than those with UAE.
- Urology
- Kidney Stones
- Ovarian CancerWhile most ovarian cysts are benign, it’s important to monitor them once they’ve been detected. If one does require surgical removal, you should always be made aware of your minimally-invasive options.
- Cervical CancerLaparoscopic intrafascial hysterectomy (LIH): LIH is similar to LSH for post op recovery. The difference is how the cervical canal is treated. Critics of LSH focus on continued risk of cervical cancer and post operative cervical bleeding, either cyclic or random. The pap smear has virtually eliminated cervical cancer but dealing with an abnormal PAP is stressful and costly. Cervical bleeding problems also make for an unhappy patient. During the LIH procedure a donut hole like incision is made to remove the cervical canal. The cervical tissue is closed with suture. LIH reduces the risk of cervical cancer along with bleeding while still leaving the pelvic floor anatomy, nerve supply and blood flow as close to normal as possible.
- Colon Cancer
- EndoscopyDr. Moore was intrigued in OBGyn residency by reproductive technology and endoscopy(using tiny optical telescopes to look inside the body). The pursuit of knowledge in reproductive medicine and gynecologic endoscopy lured him from Oklahoma to Colorado. Anchored by forward thinking medical mentors, in 1987 he attended a course given by Professor Kurt Semm MD from the University of Kiel, Germany. Dr Semm, a true pioneer of minimally invasive surgery, demonstrated how to remove fibroids, ovarian cysts, tubal pregnancies, endometriosis, perform hysterectomies, and more using a scope and small access ports rather than an open abdominal incision. He was inspired, and thus began his pursuit of excellence in gynecologic endoscopic surgery. In 1995 he applied for, submitted cases, and received certification in Advanced Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery from the Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy(ACGE). Less than one percent of more than 38,000 OB/GYN trained physicians, at the time, in the United States are recognized, by the ACGE, for what is became known as Gynecologic Endoscopic Surgery(GES). In 1999 Dr. Moore left a prominent infertility practice to start Advanced Women's Health with the goal to provide women with the highest quality treatment options in Colorado. When he's not busy seeing patients or reading journal articles Dr. Moore enjoys cycling and skiing with his wife of 34 years and tending to his garden with the help of his dachshund Mr. Bobo.
- Depression
- Diabetes Care
- Thyroid
- UltrasoundOvarian cysts are fluid-filled sacs within the ovary. These may be physiologic or pathologic. Follicles are the units within the ovary that contain the egg. They are fluid filled and are technically cysts. But they are supposed to be there and come and go each cycle. Many ultrasound reports state there are “cysts in the ovary”. This statement can be alarming to a nonmedical person. A pathologic cyst is one that requires surgery. There are various names based on the cells within the cyst. More common pathologic cysts are serous, mucinous, dermoid and endometrioma.
- MRIUltrasound is the recommended technology used to diagnose cysts. CT and/or MRI are unnecessary. Cysts are classified as simple or complex. Simple cysts appear on ultrasound as round, black circles inside the ovary, while complex cysts may appear to have internal structures.
- X-Rays
- Minimally Invasive SurgeryMinimally invasive surgery is performed using scopes rather than large incisions. A laparoscope or hysteroscope is used to perform the particular minimally invasive surgery.
- Cyst RemovalAt the Advanced Women’s Health Institute, we’re committed to educating you on the least-invasive options available to you, including cyst removal. We’ll listen and work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that works for you.
- VasectomyWhen a woman has completed her family, she may be interested in permanent sterilization. The traditional procedures for permanent sterilization are vasectomy for the man or laparoscopic tubal occlusion for the woman. Both are uncomfortable. Advanced Womens Health Institute has offered hysteroscopic endometrial resection for heavy menstrual bleeding and sterilization for over 25 years.
- Robotic SurgeryAt the Advanced Women’s Health Institute, we do not prescribe robotic procedures. Most scientific publications agree that robotic surgery takes longer, costs more to perform, and is more painful. AWHI offers the least invasive procedures possible, and we are always searching for innovations to improve your patient experience.
- HysterectomyWhen medical therapy fails or is not an option for a variety of conditions, hysterectomy may be recommended. However, if you don’t feel ready for a hysterectomy procedure, you should know all of the alternatives available before making your choice.
- Endometrial AblationGlobal Ablation: In the last several years devices have been developed to make endometrial ablation easier to perform so general OB/GYN’s can offer this less invasive, less painful treatment for abnormal bleeding to their patients. These devices use various forms of energy to destroy the uterine lining, including...
- LaparoscopyHysteroscopic(H/S) Surgery: Hysteroscope- The hysteroscope is a small scope that is inserted through the cervix and into the uterine cavity to remove fibroids, polyps, or perform infertility surgery. Because there are no abdominal incisions, the recovery after hysteroscopic surgery is faster than after laparoscopy, and much faster than an abdominal incision. In some cases, a woman may have to have a combined hysteroscopic and laparoscopic surgery.
- Reconstructive Surgery
- Laparoscopic SurgeryCenters that specialize in laparoscopic surgery have reported that more than 95% of hysterectomies for benign disease could be done laparoscopically instead of open.
- Skin Cancer
- Acne Treatment
- Cyst
- Eczema
- Psoriasis
- Back Pain