Office-Based Procedures

To obtain a skin sample to send to lab. Often used to determine if skin lesion is cancer In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile gloves Setup (MA) Complete demographics portion of consent form. ...

An abcess is a pocket of pus. The treatment is to open it up and allow the pus to drain. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile gloves Gown Eye protection Surgical mask Setup (MA) Complete demogr...

A laceration is a cut or tear in the skin. Repair can be done with bandages, sutures, or “superglue”. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile gloves Gown Eye protection Surgical mask Setup (MA) Co...

Toenails can grow into the surrounding skin, creating pain. Removing part of the toenail can eliminate the discomfort. Medicine is sometimes used to prevent that portion from growing back. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with pr...

Injecting certain joints with numbing medicine (Lidocine) and/or a steroid can provide short-term relief of pain in some situations. In advance (huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile gloves Setup (MA) Complete...

Nexplanon is a small rod inserted into the arm to help prevent pregnancy (more than 99% effective). This effect is reversed by removing the rod. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile g...

Nexplanon is a small rod inserted into the arm to help prevent pregnancy (more than 99% effective). This effect is reversed by removing the rod. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile g...

An IUD (intrauterine device) is a small device that is placed into the uterus in a procedure similar to a pap to help (more than 99% effective). This effect is reversed by removing the IUD. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies neede...

An IUD (intrauterine device) is a small device that is placed into the uterus in a procedure similar to a pap to help (more than 99% effective). This effect is reversed by removing the IUD. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies neede...

To obtain a sample of tissue from the lining of the uterus ("endometrium").  Often used to help determine cause of abnormal uterine bleeding. In advance (Huddle) MA to confirm supplies needed with provider. PPE Sterile...

Colposcopy is a procedure to closely examine the cervix (the opening to the uterus) and the vagina.  This is done after a pelvic exam or Pap test reveals abnormalities.  A device called a colposcope is used to magnify the image. In ...