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Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD

Accepting New Patients

(69 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Professional interests include: pelvic pain, urinary incontinence, endometriosis, and more.

420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 345-3668

Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. He graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO.

Office Locations

6071 E Woodmen Road Suite 405
Colorado Springs, CO 80923

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Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

2215 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 663-6050

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Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

420 34th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301

(661) 345-3668

1-888-819-9797

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Some issues Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD can help you with:

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2012 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
pelvic imaging	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	96
pelvic imaging	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	85

**Age**
From 65 to 74	39
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2014 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging and women's imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	42
pelvic imaging	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
women's imaging	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2014

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2015 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	17
doctor visit	47
gynecologic procedures	17
lab tests	21
pelvic imaging	98
ultrasound (sonogram)	98
women's imaging	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	206

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2015

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	72
lab tests	25
pelvic imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
women's imaging	35

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	81
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2016

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	37
cytology	19
doctor visit	132
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	37
lab tests	26
preventive care	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	94
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	36
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2018 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	19
doctor visit	57
gynecologic procedures	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2018

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	20
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

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	113

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	58
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2019

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO during 2020 were ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
pelvic imaging	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	37

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2020

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	38
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

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD in 2022

Hypertension	0
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Colorado Springs, CO were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and lab tests.

breast exam	24
cytology	19
doctor visit	74
gynecologic pathology	19
gynecologic procedures	24
lab tests	24
pelvic imaging	41
preventive care	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	41
women's imaging	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	10
65 to 74	34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	2
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD graduated from University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Colorado.

Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine

Residency: University of Colorado Denver Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Licensed In: Colorado

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield

CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region

CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 69 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Matthew Merrell Dunham, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Colorado Springs, CO.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$4,116 Da Vinci Surgical System $4,116
Amgen Inc.	$525 Aimovig $203	Repatha $47	Prolia $33	$243
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.	$441 AJOVY $105	AUSTEDO $89	Zecuity $87	COPAXONE $77	AZILECT $63	Other $19
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$353 Vesicare $289	Myrbetriq $64
Biogen, Inc.	$230 TYSABRI $108	$123
Other	$3,056 AUBAGIO $161	UBRELVY $152	INTERSTIM $144	SOLIRIS $141	Orilissa $141	Other $2,317

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$4,519
Education	$3,074
Travel and Lodging	$1,116
Gift	$12

Biography

Dr. Matthew Dunham is a physician who specializes in obstetrics & gynecology. Dr. Dunham has a special interest in endometriosis, obstetrics, and urinary incontinence. On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). He attended the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, School of Medicine and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Colorado Denver for residency. Dr. Dunham is professionally affiliated with CommonSpirit Health - Mountain Region and Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield. His practice in Colorado Springs, CO is open to new patients as reported by Doctor.com.