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Dr. Robert Bristow, MD

Dr. Robert Bristow, MD

Orange, CA

28 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bristow, Gynecologic Oncologist in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Robert Bristow, MD is a Gynecologic Oncologist, who primarily practices in Orange, CA. He has been practicing for over 28 years and is board certified. Dr. Bristow graduated from Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology. Dr. Bristow is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bristow’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bristow’s office at (410) 955-6700.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Bristow?

    Dr. Robert Bristow, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Bristow empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gynecologic Cancers, Ovarian Cancer, Robotic Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Orange/CA community, Dr. Bristow is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Where did Dr. Bristow go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: Johns Hopkins Univ Sch Med, Obstetrics And Gynecology | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Program A

    • Medical School: University of Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca | Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

    Is Dr. Bristow board certified as a Gynecologic Oncologist?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Bristow, MD is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

    What languages does Dr. Bristow speak?

    Dr. Bristow and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Bristow treat?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Bristow diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Bristow. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Endometrial Cancer
    • Uterine Cancer
    • Endometrial Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Malignant Endometrial Tumor
    • Endometrial Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Endometrium
    • Malignant Uterine Tumor
    • Uterine Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Uterus

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C541: Malignant neoplasm of endometrium
    • C55: Malignant neoplasm of uterus, part unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Ovarian Cancer
    • Ovarian Epithelial, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Cancer of the ovary
    • Ovarian carcinoma
    • Female reproductive cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C569: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified ovary
    • C562: Malignant neoplasm of left ovary
    • C561: Malignant neoplasm of right ovary

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer
    • Early Cervical Cancer
    • Malignant Cervical Tumor
    • Cervical Carcinoma
    • Cancer of the Cervix
    • Carcinoma in situ of cervix
    • Precancerous cervical cells
    • Non-invasive cervical cancer
    • Stage 0 cervical cancer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C539: Malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri, unspecified
    • D069: Carcinoma in situ of cervix, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Cancer Chemotherapy
    • Chemo treatment
    • Oncology chemotherapy
    • Cancer drug therapy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z5111: Encounter for antineoplastic chemotherapy

    Also known as:

    • Abdominal or Pelvic Swelling, Mass, or Lump
    • Belly lump
    • Pelvic mass
    • Abdominal swelling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1900: Intra-abdominal and pelvic swelling, mass and lump, unspecified site

    Also known as:

    • Primary Cancer (Unspecified Site)
    • Cancer
    • Malignant tumor
    • Neoplasm
    • Cancer of unknown primary

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C801: Malignant (primary) neoplasm, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Bristow perform?

    As a Gynecologic Oncologist, Dr. Bristow performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Bristow. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Total Abdominal Hysterectomy
    • Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Removal
    • Hysterectomy
    • Laparoscopy
    • Biopsy
    • Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
    • Keyhole Hysterectomy
    • Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
    • Uterus Removal Surgery
    • Abdominal Uterus Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Cervix Removal
    • Ovary and Tube Removal with Hysterectomy
    • Radical Hysterectomy
    • Uterus and Lymph Node Removal
    • Open Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58571: Laparoscopy, surgical, with total hysterectomy, for uterus 250 g or less; with removal of tube(s) and/or ovary(s)
    • 58150: Total abdominal hysterectomy (corpus and cervix), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s);
    • 58210: Radical abdominal hysterectomy, with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy and para-aortic lymph node sampling (biopsy), with or without removal of tube(s), with or without removal of ovary(s)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cone Biopsy of Cervix

    CPT Codes:

    • 57522: Conization of cervix, with or without fulguration, with or without dilation and curettage, with or without repair; loop electrode excision

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Ovarian and/or Fallopian Tube Removal
    • Laparoscopic Oophorectomy
    • Laparoscopic Salpingectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Adnexal Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 58661: Laparoscopy, surgical; with removal of adnexal structures (partial or total oophorectomy and/or salpingectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Cone Biopsy (LEEP)
    • Colposcopy
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
    • Cervical Conization
    • Cervical Biopsy with Colposcopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57461: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with loop electrode conization of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Gynecological Cancer Surgery
    • Ovarian Cancer Debulking Surgery
    • Radical Hysterectomy with Lymphadenectomy
    • Bilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy with Omentectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58954: Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy with omentectomy, total abdominal hysterectomy and radical dissection for debulking; with pelvic lymphadenectomy and limited para-aortic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal Biopsy
    • Vaginal Mucosa Biopsy
    • Vaginal Tissue Sample
    • Simple Vaginal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 57100: Biopsy of vaginal mucosa; simple (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Dilation and Curettage (D&C)
    • D&C
    • Uterine Scraping
    • Uterine Dilation and Curettage

    CPT Codes:

    • 58120: Dilation and curettage, diagnostic and/or therapeutic (nonobstetrical)

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
    • Lymph Node Identification
    • Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
    • Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes

    CPT Codes:

    • 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Biopsy (Laparoscopic)
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Sampling
    • Abdominal Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Retroperitoneal Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 38570: Laparoscopy, surgical; with retroperitoneal lymph node sampling (biopsy), single or multiple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Also known as:

    • Declotting of Vascular Access Device
    • Catheter declotting
    • Thrombolytic therapy for catheter
    • Blocked port-a-cath treatment
    • Vascular access device unblocking

    CPT Codes:

    • 36593: Declotting by thrombolytic agent of implanted vascular access device or catheter

    Also known as:

    • Blood Transfusion
    • Blood Transfusion and Donation
    • Blood product transfusion
    • Red blood cell transfusion
    • Plasma transfusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 36430: Transfusion, blood or blood components

    Also known as:

    • Appendectomy (During Other Surgery)
    • Appendix Removal
    • Incidental Appendectomy
    • Appendectomy with another procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 44955: Appendectomy; when done for indicated purpose at time of other major procedure (not as separate procedure) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Bristow accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bristow accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (410) 955-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bristow accept in Orange, CA?

    Dr. Bristow in Orange, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Alliant Techsystems

    • Altamed Health Services

    • Blue Shield of California

    • CalOptima

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • Medicare

    • Monarch HealthCare

    • Other Health Care Provider

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    Where is Dr. Bristow's office located?

    Dr. Robert Bristow's Primary Practice

    101 The City Dr S

    Orange, CA 92868

    (410) 955-6700

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    What is Dr. Bristow's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Bristow's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1427016039.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bristow?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Bristow

    What is Dr. Robert Bristow's specialty?

    Dr. Bristow is a Gynecologic Oncologist near Orange, CA. An obstetrician/gynecologist specializing in gynecologic oncology provides consultation and comprehensive management for patients with gynecologic cancer. This includes performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures essential for the total care of patients with gynecologic cancer and addressing any resulting complications. Contact Dr. Bristow to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Bristow affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bristow is affiliated with UCI Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Robert Bristow accepting new patients in Orange, CA?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Bristow is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Robert Bristow offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bristow's office at (410) 955-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Robert Bristow?

    Please contact Dr. Bristow's office at (410) 955-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Bristow have?

    Dr. Robert Bristow is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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