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Debra Carson

O'Fallon,MO

Summary

Patient-focused Obstetrician/ Gynecologist with 20+ years of dedication to patient education and quality care. Builds rapport with patients to foster trusting and effective care environment. Well-versed in maintaining detailed medical records to facilitate care plan development.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Mercy Hospital Lebanon
09.2022 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and preventive screenings.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate and personalized treatment plans addressing individual needs and concerns.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop optimal treatment strategies for high-risk pregnancies, ensuring healthy outcomes for both mother and child.
  • Performed minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, resulting in reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on family planning options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge on latest medical advancements in order to provide evidence-based care to patients.
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk pregnancies involving gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or other chronic illnesses that may impact maternal-fetal wellbeing.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Graham Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022

Provided locums coverage

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Heartland Womens' Healthcare
06.2011 - 08.2022
  • Enhanced patient care by providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic services, including prenatal care, labor and delivery management, and preventive screenings.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through compassionate and personalized treatment plans addressing individual needs and concerns.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to develop optimal treatment strategies for high-risk pregnancies, ensuring healthy outcomes for both mother and child.
  • Performed minimally invasive gynecologic surgeries, resulting in reduced recovery times and improved patient outcomes.
  • Educated patients on family planning options, empowering them to make informed decisions about their reproductive health.
  • Provided expert consultation for complex cases, offering guidance to colleagues in managing difficult or unusual obstetric or gynecologic conditions.
  • Utilized diagnostic tools such as ultrasound imaging to accurately assess fetal development and maternal health status throughout pregnancy.
  • Prevented complications by closely monitoring high-risk pregnancies involving gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or other chronic illnesses that may impact maternal-fetal wellbeing.

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

US Army - Reynolds Army Community Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2011

Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Graduate Medical Education Coordinator

Education

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Athens, OH
06.2002

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

New York College of Podiatric Medicine
New York, NY
06.1996

No Degree - No Degree Pursued, 12 Semester Hours

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
12.1992

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Chemistry

Columbia College
Columbia, SC
06.1992

Skills

  • Family planning counseling
  • Menopause management
  • High-risk pregnancy management
  • Endometriosis treatment
  • Preconception counseling
  • Laparoscopic procedures
  • Prenatal Care

Affiliations

  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology 2008-present
  • American Osteopathic Association 2002- present
  • Association of Military Surgeons of the US 2000-present

Additional Information

Research: Open Heel Spur Surgery vs Endoscopic Plantar Fasciotomy

Surgical Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis

Metropolitan Hospital, New York, NYC


Case Report, Paget's Disease of the Cervix

St Vincent Mercy Medical Center

Obstetrics and Gynecology residency


Military: United States Army

Commissioned officer - Major

Timeline

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Mercy Hospital Lebanon
09.2022 - Current

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Graham Hospital
10.2020 - 08.2022

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

Heartland Womens' Healthcare
06.2011 - 08.2022

Obstetrician/Gynecologist

US Army - Reynolds Army Community Hospital
07.2007 - 06.2011

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine - Osteopathic Medicine

Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine - Podiatric Medicine (DPM)

New York College of Podiatric Medicine

No Degree - No Degree Pursued, 12 Semester Hours

Campbell University

Bachelor of Arts - Biology And Chemistry

Columbia College
Debra Carson