Teresa Edwards of the WNBA, one of basketball’s most celebrated players, received treatment for fibroids from Dr. John C. Lipman, MD, FSIR. Her case was highlighted in the Get Better Health blog in a discussion of the Uterine Fibroids Embolization (UFE) procedure performed by Dr. Lipman. The Get Better Health article stresses the importance of receiving treatment for fibroids before they begin to negatively affect a woman’s lifestyle.
The original article was published on June 23, 2011 and is still available for women who are researching treatment for their fibroids. You may access the article at the following web address: http://getbetterhealth.com/many-women-remain-unaware-of-a-non-surgical-treatment-for-uterine-fibroids/
Dr. John C. Lipman is the Medical Director of the Atlanta Interventional Institute, and has performed over 5,000 UFE procedures in his career. He was the first Interventional Radiologist in Georgia to conduct a UFE procedure, and is nationally recognized for his work to reduce pain and other troublesome symptoms common to uterine fibroids. Women who wish to consult with Dr. Lipman may contact his practice at 770-953-2600.