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R. Wadhwa, MD

R. Wadhwa, MD

Female
SPECIALTYOB/GYNDr. Ruchi Wadhwa is a Board-Certified Gynecologic surgeon and Obstetrician who specializes in treating Endometriosis and Pelvic Pain. Dr. Wadhwa completed her residency in Buffalo, NY, where she served as chief administrative resident. Dr. Wadhwa then went on to obtain her robotic fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery in Long Island, NY under the directorship of a Gynecologic Oncologist and Urogynecologist. Prior to her relocation to South FL, Dr. Wadhwa gained further surgical experience performing complex pelvic surgeries, working under the tutelage of a senior physician who himself had been trained by the inventor of video and laser laparoscopy.
SERVICES/TREATMENTS
Includes urine check, outside studies billed separately by respective centers
Without PAP
Colposcopy is a diagnostic procedure where an illuminated magnified inspection of the vulva, vagina and cervix can detect premalignant and cancerous conditions. It is best done away from periods, doesn't take long and not painful. If a biopsy is needed there may be some discomfort.
LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP). It is commonly done to treat high-grade cervical dysplasia found after a PAP smear, colposcopy or cervical biopsy. It can be done under local anesthetic or twilight sedation.
A cystoscopy is a routine office procedure where a narrow telescope is passed down the urethra under topical anesthetic jelly to look inside the bladder. Usually easily tolerated and takes but a few minutes.
Cryoablation of the cervix is an office procedure where a freezing gas (liquid nitrogen) freezes and destroys precancerous cells on the cervix. It's relatively painless and usually two freeze-thaw cycles are performed.
Circumscision is a surgical removal of the skin covering tip of penis. It is often performed on newborns in the first couple of days of life. It should be performed by experienced staff and under local anesthetic. Often a device is used to cut the foreskin off and then the wound dressed with gauze.
A transvaginal ultrasound uses an ultrasound probe in the vagina to study pelvic organs such as the uterus and ovaries.
An abdominal ultrasound uses a probe to make soundwaves and produce images of the abdominal and pelvic organs.
Removal of cervical polyp
Osteoporosis screening or bone density test is a specialized ultrasound test to measure the density of the shinbone.
Removal of IUD
Vaginal atrophy may be treated with laser using a device such as the Mona Lisa for vaginal rejuvenation. Commonly 3 treatments may be required.
An endometrial biopsy is the removal of a tissue sample from the lining of the uterus and commonly done to diagnose bleeding conditions. The procedure is done in the office, can take a few minutes and is painful.
Inserting IUD