GYN Oncology & Surgery
At Boone Health GYN Oncology & Surgery, we believe in a team approach. Dr. Crowder and Nurse Practitioner Rachel have worked together exclusively since 2004. Many patient issues will be managed directly by either Rachel or another member of the team, with the supervision or guidance of Dr. Crowder. This allows us to provide expert, timely care to the greatest number of patients possible.
Please either request a referral from your physician or call us if you would like to self-refer.
Address:
1601 E. Broadway
Columbia, MO 65201
Broadway Medical Plaza 1, Suite 260
Office Hours:
Monday – Friday
8 AM – 4 PM
Contact:
Phone: 573.815.2221
Fax: 573.815.5320
Email: BHMGGYNONC@boone.health
What to Expect at GYN Oncology & Surgery
Most patients are referred by their doctor to see us for expert care or opinions. We can also see some self-referred patients. Please contact us for more information.
How to get an appointment:
Request a referral from your physician or call our office to request an appointment.
Once a request for an appointment is made, we get to work trying to obtain and review the pertinent medical records. While this may slow down the process, it is very important that we have all the tests needed to provide you with the best recommendations.
CONDITIONS WE TREAT
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Gynecologic cancer:
- Endometrial cancer
- Cervical cancer
- Vulvar cancer
- Ovarian cancer
- Fallopian tube cancer
- Vaginal cancer
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Possible cancers:
- Post menopausal bleeding
- Pelvic mass
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Abnormal imaging
(CT scan, Transvaginal Ultrasounds, MRI, PET scan) - BRCA or other genetic mutations
- Family history of cancer
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Dysplasias
(precancerous conditions):
- Abnormal pap
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Cervical dysplasia
(CIN 1, CIN 2, CIN 3, CIS) - Vaginal dysplasia
(VAIN 1, VAIN 2, VAIN 3) - Vulvar dysplasia
(VIN 1, VIN 2, VIN 3)
Things to know
What we need:
- Current relevant medical records (any biopsies, ultrasounds, CT scans, or operative reports).
- Current insurance card.
- An updated list of all your medications and allergies.
We request that you:
- Please allow for at least 2 hours for your initial new patient appointment.
- Be sure your insurance information is up to date.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for your appointment.
- Bring your ID and insurance card, along with any applicable co-payment.
- Let us know as soon as possible if you need to change or cancel your appointment.
- Be patient with us - we value your time, but patient visits can be unpredictable. It is hard to estimate how much time each patient will need.
At your appointment:
- Consider bringing a support person with you to help you take in all the information.
- You will be seen first by our Nurse Practitioner followed up by our Physician.
- You will usually have a physical exam, including a pelvic exam.
- If surgery is recommended, we’ll go over dates that are accommodating for you and our surgeon.
Sara Crowder, MD
