Dr. Mark Doherty
Gynecologic Oncology
Johnson City, TN
41 years experience female
Locations
Regional Cancer Center at Johnson City Medical Center
Johnson City, TN
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Insurances accepted
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<P> We believe that the best patient is the most informed patient, and we spend a great deal of time giving the information that you need to make the best decision for you and your medical problem.</P>
<P> We also emphasize efficiency and urgency, both in terms of scheduling our first visit together, and then embarking upon your treatment after a meticulous evaluation.</P>
<P> As we do not have a large number of providers, you will receive the most personal and individualized care.</P>
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Gynecologic Oncology
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A 21-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Yes, but........: People have different tolerances to pain. A minor cramp to one person may be agony in another. However, if the cervical biopsies are small, the averag... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Yes: Could be anything from a bladder infection, vaginal infection, sexual difficulties, or anal hemorrhoids (minor, and more likely) to precancerous or ca... Read More
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A 32-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
May not be obvious: A physical exam by a practitioner experienced with hpv is necessary. Sometimes even then it is not clear, and occasionally a tiny biopsy is helpful.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Maybe: Dysplasia cannot spread to a developing baby or even one that is delivering. But, if there are abnormal paps during pregnancy, this would require more... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Unfortunately, no.: All the currently available injections for hpv are for prevention of hpv infection, and are designed to be administered before one gets exposed to hpv... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
A : A little more information would be needed to answer that very important question. First, are we sure it's cancer? If it truly is, the most important p... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Depends: Surgical abortion definitely can reduce fertility. And, in the woman who does later get pregnant, she has a higher chance of a miscarriage and prematu... Read More
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A 48-year-old female asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
It varies.: It completely depends on both the size of the abnormal area, and upon the area of the vulva infected. Most results are not disfiguring. Do not hesitat... Read More
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A 23-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Yes: You should inform the practitioner that has scheduled you for the laser treatment immediately. It is unusual to do a laser treatment upon someone know... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
No short answer: If the practitioner is told of your concerns, they will usually use smaller instruments than in non-virgins, take extra care not to rush during the ex... Read More
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A 33-year-old member asked:
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Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
Be patient.: There is no "cure" that we know of, other than time and mother nature. Keeping your immune system in shape (good nutrition, avoiding hormonal contrace... Read More
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A 53-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
For life: We recommend that pelvic exams be done for your entire life. Sometimes pap smears are not necessary later in life, though. The frequency of both shoul... Read More
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A 60-year-old female asked:
Dr. Mark Dohertyanswered
Gynecologic Oncology 41 years experience
It : It sounds like a consultation with another gynecologic oncologist may be useful to you. There are many excellent ones in your area. Please see http://... Read More
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Doherty is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Doherty is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Thank you very much for your answer. It was exactly what I was asking. I'm glad to know!
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Thanks for your quick reply!
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Vermont College of Medicine
Graduated 1982MD
Residency
Magee Womens Hospital of UPMC
Awards
Best Doctors in Washington, Washington Magazine
Excellence In Teaching Award, Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Golden Apple Clinical Teaching Award, University of Texas Medical Branch
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Royal Society of Medicine
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists
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