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Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS

(Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS, FACOG)

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Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease) and Urogynecology

University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT (1988)

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, pelvic reconstructive surgery, pelvic organ prolapse, and more.

5 Washington Place
Bedford, NH 03110

(603) 653-9300

Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS is an urologist in Bedford, NH specializing in urology (urinary tract disease) and urogynecology. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT in 1988 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS is affiliated with Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics, Southern New Hampshire Health, Dartmouth Health, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Urogynecology and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park.

Office Locations

5 Washington Place
Bedford, NH 03110

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1 Medical Center Drive
Lebanon, NH 03756

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Dartmouth Health

25 South River Road
Bedford, NH 03110

(603) 629-8388

(603) 727-7772

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Some issues Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

gynecologic surgery

pelvic reconstructive surgery

pelvic surgery

traditional vaginal hysterectomy

vaginal sling procedure

vaginal vault suspension

By Affordability:

non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within New Hampshire, Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS performed more gynecologic surgery, pelvic reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery, traditional vaginal hysterectomy, vaginal sling procedure, and vaginal vault suspension procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for non-indwelling urethral catheter insertion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

temporary urinary diversion

urinary diversion

In 2023, Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS had a list price for temporary urinary diversion, and urinary diversion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within New Hampshire. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

urologic procedures

By Affordability:

urethral catheterization

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within New Hampshire, Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS performed more urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for urethral catheterization that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2012 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	45
doctor visit	386
incontinence surgery	19
injections	18
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	30
pelvic surgery	30
placement of vaginal support device	33
reconstructive surgery	30
urologic procedures	108

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2013 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	24
doctor visit	336
incontinence surgery	14
minimally invasive procedures	12
pelvic surgery	33
placement of vaginal support device	19
reconstructive surgery	33
urologic procedures	90

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	259

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	31
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2014 were urologic procedures, catheterization, placement of vaginal support device and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	18
catheterization	39
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	421
pelvic surgery	31
placement of vaginal support device	32
reconstructive surgery	31
urologic procedures	106

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	284

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	95
85 and over	33
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2014

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2015 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	24
doctor visit	395
gynecologic procedures	11
incontinence surgery	23
lab tests	15
minimally invasive procedures	11
minor procedures	22
pelvic surgery	35
placement of vaginal support device	23
reconstructive surgery	35
urologic procedures	98

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	612

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	586
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	58
Less than 65	84

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	16
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2016 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	19
doctor visit	421
gynecologic procedures	18
incontinence surgery	24
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	32
minor procedures	23
pelvic surgery	84
placement of vaginal support device	19
reconstructive surgery	84
urologic procedures	99

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	367

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	350
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	31
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2017 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	416
gynecologic procedures	36
incontinence surgery	30
lab tests	25
minimally invasive procedures	36
pelvic surgery	95
reconstructive surgery	95
urologic procedures	105

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	332

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	316
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	141
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	35
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2017

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	15
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2018 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	382
gynecologic procedures	13
incontinence surgery	32
injections	16
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	29
pelvic surgery	81
reconstructive surgery	81
urologic procedures	132

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	110
85 and over	36
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2018

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	17
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2019 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	21
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	276
gynecologic procedures	11
incontinence surgery	25
injections	16
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	27
pelvic surgery	58
reconstructive surgery	58
urologic procedures	134

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	284

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	269
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	118
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	34
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2020 were urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery, pelvic surgery and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	198
lab tests	13
pelvic surgery	14
reconstructive surgery	14
urologic procedures	41

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	106
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	23
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2021 were pelvic surgery, urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	285
incontinence surgery	15
lab tests	20
pelvic surgery	62
reconstructive surgery	48
urologic procedures	57

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	259

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	24
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2021

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	14
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH during 2022 were urologic procedures, incontinence surgery and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	366
incontinence surgery	13
urologic procedures	25

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	314

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	39
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS in 2022

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	14
Dementia	6
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated as an urologist in Bedford, NH were urologic procedures, pelvic surgery, reconstructive surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

anorectal procedures	17
catheterization	23
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	352
gynecologic procedures	17
incontinence surgery	21
injections	16
lab tests	20
minimally invasive procedures	25
minor procedures	22
pelvic surgery	52
reconstructive surgery	50
urologic procedures	90

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	186
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	100
85 and over	31
Less than 65	32
65 to 74	133

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	8
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT in 1988. He completed residency at University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA. He is certified by the Board certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New Hampshire.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, VT (1988)

Residency: University of California San Francisco Medical Center, San Francisco, CA (1992)

Board Certification: Board certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: New Hampshire

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kris Strohbehn, MD, FACS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC)

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics

Southern New Hampshire Health

Dartmouth Health

Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Urogynecology

Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics Specialty Care at Bedford Medical Park

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Axonics, Inc.	$120 Axonics $120
Olympus America Inc.	$63 Not Applicable $63

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$184

Biography

Dr. Kris Strohbehn's specialties are urology (urinary tract disease) and urogynecology. Clinical interests for Dr. Strohbehn include pelvic reconstructive surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and urinary incontinence. Dr. Strohbehn attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) for residency. He has received the distinction of Top Doctor (named by Castle Connolly, published by New Hampshire Magazine). His professional affiliations include Southern New Hampshire Health, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Clinics, and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC).