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Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD

(Dr. Margaret Elizabeth Long, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

Medical College of Georgia (1992)

Professional interests include: miscarriage, fibroids (leiomyoma), endometriosis, and more.

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

(507) 284-2511

Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD is a gynecologist in Rochester, MN specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. She graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD is affiliated with Mayo Clinic.

Office Locations

200 1st Street Sw
Rochester, MN 55905

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Rochester, MN

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Some issues Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.

Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.

The symptoms of PCOS include:

Weight gain
Acne
Facial or body hair
Thinning head hair
Missing or irregular periods
Infertility

PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.

Treatment for PCOS may include:

Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.

In The News

“Plus, Margaret Long, an assistant professor in the department of obstetrics and gynecology at Mayo Clinic, points out, it's not natural to process the placenta: "Animals do not encapsulate it and...”—"Eating placenta pills could harm your baby, CDC warns", USA Today, July 2017

“-- Margaret E. Long, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.”—"Risk of complications rises, but pregnancy can be safe for women with high blood pressure", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, April 2013

“- Margaret E. Long, M.D., Obstetrics and Gynecology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.”—"Risk of complications rises, but pregnancy can be safe for women with high blood pressure", Orlando Sentinel, April 2013

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2013

Hypertension	58
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

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	26

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**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. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2014

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
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 Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	72

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2015

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	44
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. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	42

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2017

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
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. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	29

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	29
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**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. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2019

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	55
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

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2020

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
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 Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	45

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2021

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
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 Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD in 2022

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	63
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	30

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	2
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	28
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	3
Depression	6
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD graduated from Medical College of Georgia in 1992. She completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Minnesota.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia (1992)

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals (1996)

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1999)

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Margaret E. Long, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mayo Clinic

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Genentech USA, Inc.	$13 Phesgo $13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$11 NEXPLANON $11

**Types of Payments**
Education	$13
Food and Beverage	$11

Biography

Dr. Margaret Long's specialties are obstetrics and gynecology. She practices in Rochester, MN. Her areas of expertise include premature ovarian failure (POF), vaginal atrophy, and menopause. She is affiliated with Mayo Clinic. Dr. Long graduated from Medical College of Georgia. Dr. Long's training includes a residency program at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia. Her distinctions include: Kermit E. Krantz Award Paper - Central Association of Obstetrtics and Gynecology; National Health Information Awards - bronze - National Health Information Award; and The Society of Academic Specialists in General Obstetrics and Gynecology.