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Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology
University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: postpartum depression, premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), premature babies, and more.
1003 North Providence Drive Suite 340
Newberg, OR 97132

Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Oregon City, OR specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD is affiliated with Providence, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, Legacy Health, Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center, Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Providence Newberg Medical Center and WOMENS HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC.

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Office Locations

1508 Division Street Suite 205
Oregon City, OR 97045
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Providence Newberg Medical Center

1003 North Providence Drive Suite 340
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 538-2698
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Cesarean Section (C-Section)

A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.

C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.

C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.

C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.

Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:

  • A large baby or birth to multiple children
  • Pelvic fracture or limited birth canal
  • Baby in the "breech position," where a baby is positioned feet or bottom first in the uterus
  • Baby with a developmental disorder
  • Irregular fetal heartbeat
  • Mother with a history of previous C-sections

Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:

  • Labor not progressing
  • Fetus switching position during labor
  • Distressed infant
  • Blockage of the cervical opening by the placenta
  • Prolapsed umbilical cord

Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

  • Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
  • Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
  • Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
  • Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 48
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 48
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 46
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 12
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 33
Age
From 65 to 74 17
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension.

Hypertension 42
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 26
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension.

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 37
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, depression and high cholesterol.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 32
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 28
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension.

Hypertension 46
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 29
Age
From 65 to 74 18
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2021 were depression and hypertension.

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 0
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 41
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Oregon City, OR during 2022 were breast procedures, X-rays, preventive care and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast procedures 12
doctor visit 17
preventive care 12
women's imaging 12
X-rays 12

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 36
Age
From 65 to 74 16
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol and hypertension.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 0
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Oregon City, OR during 2023 were breast procedures, X-rays, preventive care and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 17
breast procedures 17
doctor visit 21
gynecologic procedures 17
preventive care 17
women's imaging 17
X-rays 17

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 27
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension and depression.

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 25
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Oregon City, OR were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, breast procedures and X-rays.

breast exam 17
breast procedures 14
doctor visit 19
gynecologic procedures 17
preventive care 14
women's imaging 14
X-rays 14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD.

Gender
Female 33
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 4
Hispanic 0
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
85 and over 0
75 to 84 0
Less than 65 1
65 to 74 11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension 43
High Cholesterol 20
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 9
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 0
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Cancer 0
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD graduated from University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine in 2008. She completed residency at Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Oregon.

Medical School: University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Oregon Health & Science University Affiliated Hospitals (2012)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Oregon

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Legacy Health
Providence Willamette Falls Medical Center
Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center
Providence Newberg Medical Center
WOMENS HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATES LLC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: First Choice Health, TRICARE Prime, TRICARE For Life, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, TRICARE, Medicaid, Blue California, CHAMPVA, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, Providence, Regence, US Family Health Plan, Medicare AB, Aetna PROV Employee POS, Moda Connexus Network, Age Right Marquis Advantage and Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

First Choice Health
TRICARE Prime
TRICARE For Life
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA Open Access Plus
Medicare Advantage
United Healthcare
TRICARE
Medicaid
Blue California
CHAMPVA
United Healthcare PPO
United Healthcare POS
Providence
Regence
US Family Health Plan
Medicare AB
Aetna PROV Employee POS
Moda Connexus Network
Age Right Marquis Advantage
Samaritan Health Plan Med Advantage

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Joline Shu Bronson, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Minerva Surgical, Inc $34 ENDOMETRIAL ABLATION SYSTEM
$34
Duchesnay USA Incorporated $24 Diclegis
$24
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $18 Skyla
$18
Medtronic, Inc. $17 VenaSeal
$17
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $14 NEXPLANON
$14
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $108

Biography

Dr. Joline Bronson specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Bronson (or staff) speaks Mandarin, Burmese, and Cantonese. Dr. Bronson's areas of expertise include premature ovarian failure (POF), menopause, and premature babies. She is professionally affiliated with Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, Providence St. Vincent Medical Center, and Providence Newberg Medical Center. Dr. Bronson studied medicine at the University of California, Irvine, School of Medicine. Her medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Oregon Health & Science University. She takes Regence, Blue California, and United Healthcare POS, in addition to other insurance carriers. She has an open panel in Oregon City, OR according to Doctor.com.

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