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Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD

(6 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Professional interests include: consultation, uterine prolapse, hysterectomy (uterus removal), and more.

2626 Care Drive Suite 105
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 402-3104

Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL specializing in obstetrics & gynecology and female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare and HCA Florida Capital Hospital.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Capital Hospital

2626 Care Drive Suite 105
Tallahassee, FL 32308

(850) 402-3104

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Some issues Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
Cancer
Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

urinalysis

By Affordability:

lab tests

urinalysis

urine tests

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD performed more urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for lab tests, urinalysis, and urine tests 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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, urologic procedures and incontinence surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
doctor visit	221
gynecologic procedures	38
incontinence surgery	14
lab tests	12
minimally invasive procedures	11
urologic procedures	25

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	175

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2014 were neurostimulation, minimally invasive procedures, breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
cytology	15
doctor visit	216
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	31
lab tests	24
minimally invasive procedures	103
neurostimulation	103
preventive care	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2015 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and incontinence surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	15
doctor visit	295
gynecologic procedures	15
incontinence surgery	11
lab tests	54
urologic procedures	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	402

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	272
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	24
Less than 65	110

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2016 were lab tests, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	34
doctor visit	309
gynecologic procedures	34
incontinence surgery	14
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	13
placement of vaginal support device	30
urologic procedures	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	12
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2017 were lab tests, placement of vaginal support device, urologic procedures and incontinence surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	288
incontinence surgery	11
lab tests	48
placement of vaginal support device	31
urologic procedures	25

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	115
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	37
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2018 were lab tests, urologic procedures, reconstructive surgery and pelvic surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	373
incontinence surgery	26
lab tests	76
pelvic surgery	32
reconstructive surgery	32
urologic procedures	55

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	184

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	151
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	84
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	17
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2019 were lab tests, urologic procedures, incontinence surgery and reconstructive surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	391
incontinence surgery	27
lab tests	78
pelvic surgery	25
reconstructive surgery	25
urologic procedures	40

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	158
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	20
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2019

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2020 were lab tests, incontinence surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
incontinence surgery	16
lab tests	34
urologic procedures	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	151

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	72
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	22
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2020

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2021 were lab tests, incontinence surgery, urologic procedures and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	311
gynecologic procedures	11
incontinence surgery	12
lab tests	45
urologic procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	60
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	23
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2021

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	22
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL during 2022 were lab tests, incontinence surgery and urologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	275
incontinence surgery	20
lab tests	47
urologic procedures	20

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	167

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	19
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD in 2022

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Tallahassee, FL were neurostimulation, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and reconstructive surgery.

breast exam	25
cytology	15
doctor visit	283
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	25
incontinence surgery	16
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	42
neurostimulation	103
pelvic surgery	28
preventive care	15
reconstructive surgery	28
urologic procedures	25

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	179

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	133
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	12
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	73

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and depression.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Education & Training

He completed residency at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He has a state license in Florida.

Residency: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore (1986)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Capital Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.33 out of 5 stars based on 6 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Michael L. Douso, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Tallahassee, FL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$10,955 PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $6,442	GENERAL KIDNEY STONE DISEASE $567	GYNECOLOGY $350	Uphold LITE $159	SYMPHION $150	Other $3,285
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,677 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,677
Caldera Medical, Inc	$3,640 Desara $3,517	Vertessa $123
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$3,470 INTERSTIM $3,418	Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $51
Coloplast Corp	$2,914 RESTORELLE $1,515	TITAN $812	Pelvic Floor Repair $270	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $181	ALTIS $105	Other $32
Other	$8,433 Endoscopy# Endocutters $2,000	Senhance Surgical Robotics System $1,978	Access $791	Vessel Sealing $673	Axonics $513	Other $2,478

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$13,755
Consulting Fee	$13,250
Food and Beverage	$7,215
Education	$3,869

Biography

Dr. Michael Douso, who practices in Tallahassee, FL, is a medical specialist in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery and obstetrics & gynecology. His average rating from his patients is 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: uterine prolapse, gynecologic cancer, and fibroids (leiomyoma). Dr. Douso is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare. He is a graduate of MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and a graduate of Sinai Hospital of Baltimore's residency program.