Does Dr. Doctor study vulvar vestibulitis syndrome?

Yes, Dr. Doctor researches treatments for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, focusing on techniques such as electromyographic biofeedback.

What treatments has Dr. Doctor researched?

He has researched electromyographic biofeedback for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and heat-conserving methods for perioperative care in orthopedic patients.

Is Dr. Doctor's work relevant to patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries?

Yes, his research on heat retention methods during surgery helps ensure that patients remain comfortable and stable during their procedures.

DR. UMAKANT SHIVLAL DOCTOR, M.D.

KALAMAZOO, MI

Research Active

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease NPI registered 21+ years 3 publications 1972 – 2001 NPI: 1649273855

Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Cardiology

Anesthesia, Conduction Dyspareunia Muscle, Skeletal Exercise Therapy Pain Electromyography Pain Measurement Biofeedback, Psychology Pelvic Floor Vulvar Diseases Anesthesia, General Bedding and Linens Body Temperature Regulation Clinical Nursing Research Hypothermia

Practice Location

1535 GULL RD
KALAMAZOO, MI 49048-1630

Phone: (269) 276-0800

What does UMAKANT DOCTOR research?

Dr. Doctor studies how certain treatments and techniques can help improve quality of life for patients with specific health issues. One of his main areas of research is vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, a condition that causes pain during sexual intercourse. He investigated the use of a technique called electromyographic biofeedback, which helps to train pelvic floor muscles, allowing many women to regain sexual activity and reduce pain. Additionally, he examines methods to maintain core body temperature in patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries, ensuring they remain stable and comfortable during procedures.

Key findings

In a study of 29 women with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, 20 (69%) were able to become sexually active again after biofeedback treatment.
Out of the same group, 24 (89%) reported only mild or no pain following the treatment, indicating a significant improvement in quality of life.
In an orthopedic study involving 117 patients, both Thermadrape and cotton blankets effectively maintained core body temperature, with no significant differences noted between the two methods.

Frequently asked questions

Does Dr. Doctor study vulvar vestibulitis syndrome?: Yes, Dr. Doctor researches treatments for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, focusing on techniques such as electromyographic biofeedback.
What treatments has Dr. Doctor researched?: He has researched electromyographic biofeedback for vulvar vestibulitis syndrome and heat-conserving methods for perioperative care in orthopedic patients.
Is Dr. Doctor's work relevant to patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries?: Yes, his research on heat retention methods during surgery helps ensure that patients remain comfortable and stable during their procedures.

Publications in plain English

Treating vulvar vestibulitis with electromyographic biofeedback of pelvic floor musculature.

2001

The Journal of reproductive medicine

McKay E, Kaufman RH, Doctor U, Berkova Z, Glazer H +1 more

Plain English
This study looked at how well a technique called electromyographic biofeedback helped women with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome, a condition causing pain during sexual activity. Out of 29 women treated, 20 (69%) were able to become sexually active again, and 24 (89%) reported only mild or no pain after treatment. This matters because it shows that biofeedback can significantly improve quality of life for women suffering from this painful condition. Who this helps: Women with vulvar vestibulitis syndrome.

PubMed

The effect of two intraoperative heat-conserving methods on orthopedic patients receiving regional and general anesthesia.

1992

Journal of post anesthesia nursing

Simmons M, Phillips P, Doctor U, Liehr P

Plain English
This study examined how well two different methods—Thermadrape, a heat-retaining surgical cover, and cotton blankets—kept patients warm during hand, wrist, or elbow surgeries. Researchers found that both methods worked equally well to maintain core body temperature in 117 patients. However, those who received general anesthesia were generally cooler upon entering recovery than those who had regional anesthesia. This research helps hospitals decide whether to use cotton blankets or Thermadrape based on cost and effectiveness. Who this helps: Patients undergoing orthopedic surgeries.

PubMed

Persistent left superior vena cava as a complicating feature of transvenous cardiac pacing.

1972

The Mount Sinai journal of medicine, New York

Lasser RP, Doctor U

PubMed

Frequent Co-Authors

E McKay R H Kaufman Z Berkova H Glazer V Redko M Simmons P Phillips P Liehr R P Lasser

Physician data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry . Publication data from PubMed . Plain-English summaries generated by AI. Not medical advice.