94%
Surgery 31 patients100%
Consult 793%
Overall?
Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker
Excision Specialist
Gig Harbor, WA
Pacific Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery
Data range: Apr 2018 - Jun 2025
42 patients 151 posts 42 users
31 surgery 7 consult
35 positive 1 negative 2 neutral
Procedures Mentioned
excision surgeryhysterectomypartial bowel resectionlaparoscopic excision surgerytotal hysterectomy (including ovaries)adhesion removalpelvic ultrasoundtransvaginal ultrasoundpelvic and abdominal ultrasoundlaparoscopy
Treatments Mentioned
pelvic floor physical therapyibuprofenTylenolmuscle relaxerbirth control pillsbladder instillationmuscle relaxerslaparoscopic excisionureteral stentFoley catheter
Reported Outcomes
Complications 8 of 31 surgery patients (26%)
Recurrence 2 of 31 surgery patients (6%)
Reported complications (10)
Foley catheter 2 weeksPCS does not resolve with hysterectomy; 30%+ risk of pain returnPCS not resolved by hysterectomymenopause at 34 despite keeping ovariesmisdiagnosis of adenomyosis (actual diagnosis: pelvic congestion syndrome)misdiagnosis of adenomyosis — pathology revealed pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) insteadpathology did not confirm pre-operative diagnosispelvic floor dysfunction (pre-existing, not surgical complication)post-surgical infection at vulvar incision siteunspecified complications post-surgery (described as unavoidable)
Self-reported by patients. Complication rates vary by case complexity.
Mentioned In
r/r/Endor/r/adenomyosisr/r/chronicpainr/r/endometriosisr/r/hysterectomy
Patient Experiences
42Posts from users who described first-person experiences with this doctor. Each "View on Reddit" link goes to the original public post for verification.
Patient 37 Had Surgery Positive 13 posts laparoscopic surgery (by OBGYN, found nothing)hysterectomy with endo removal (kept ovaries, by Dr. Newville)second surgery — oophorectomy + endo/scar tissue removal (by Dr. Mosbrucker)
“Performed second surgery removing ovaries (one buried and adhered to colon) plus remaining endo and scar tissue using robotic surgery. Patient quoted 4% recurrence rate for robotic excision. Also saw Mosbrucker for ongoing yearly check-ups. Patient described her as 'the best in the nation' and 'the shit'. Practice required $6k upfront; patient received ~70% back from insurance. Used St. Anthony's Hospital (in-network). Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit!! They controlled my pain like no other Dr ha”
r/r/adenomyosis Oct 2, 2021 +2 pts
March of this year I had laparoscopic surgery by my OBGYN who told me she didn’t find anything wrong with my severe pelvic pain and then told me almost 2 months later that my uterus looked a little swollen so maybe I had adenomyosis. She also told me to see a monk because “some people have more pain then others” and I need to “learn how to breathe” 🤔. I had MAJOR awful flare ups when I got the covid vaccines and couldn’t figure out wtf was going on. I cried to her ARNP for a referral to Endometriosis and Pelvic surgery in Gig Harbor, wa (there’s only 7 specialists in our nation and now Dr Trista Newville
Is moving to another state so now 8). On the ultra sound they told me my uterus was so swollen and my ovaries binded themselves to my uterus also. I went for the hysterectomy June 21st. and they found endometriosis all in my pelvic floor and under my swollen uterus which looked like rotten flesh/black mold. I felt so much better and my pain was controlled after the surgery. How did that OBGYN miss ALL OF THAT!!????? I still have symptoms but that’s expected. I go to pelvic floor physical therapy which is actually a god send! I do have my ovaries so I do get a “phantom/ghost” period lol. I get the symptoms but no actual period. They said they would’ve taken out my ovaries but we need them so we don’t go into menopause and have to be on hormones for the rest of our lives. Dr Trista Newville and Dr Susan Mosbrucker are phenomenal dr’s who really care about women’s health. OBGYN’s only know about baby making and don’t specialize in what a lot of us need. Do what’s best for you.
r/r/adenomyosis Oct 6, 2021 +2 pts
Vent away! This is why I keep coming back here because others are preaching the same thing. If the statistics are 1 in every 10 women have endo, then why isn’t there more research? It makes no sense to me. It’s super frustrating. I felt like my insides were on fire and was being tortured by my nerves. It was absolutely awful and I’m very traumatized by everything I went through. The psychological aspect of it all being told “some people just have more pain then others” is beyond baffling. I’ve always been told endo and adenomyosis are different yet go hand in hand with one another and is an inflammatory disease. You should look up Dr Trista Newville with Dr Susan Mosbrucker on YouTube. It’s them with another male Dr and a pelvic floor physical therapist and they really dig into it together. When I watched it I cried because they described me and I was so happy Dr Newville was my robotic surgeon. She even called me 2 days after my surgery to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything and to please reach out if needed. Like WHAAAAAAAT!!!!! I was so taken aback that she actually truly cared. There’s another clinic in California that’s great and one in New York that deal with endo and infertility.
I feel bad for my daughter cause her period is just like how mine was when it first started and she got it when she was 10. Vent to me anytime. If you find more information floating around please do share it with me. 💜
r/r/adenomyosis Mar 17, 2022 +3 pts
Last year I got mine so 38yrs old. I do pelvic floor physical therapy which helps a lot. I do still have some symptoms but they’re slowly fading away. I kept my ovaries for hormones. I feel 90% better then I did before the surgery and my surgeon really took care of me. Dr Trista Newville and Dr Susan Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, Washington 💜
r/r/endometriosis Aug 20, 2022 +2 pts
It’s so insulting when people say shit like that to women. I’m sure if men Endo in their nuts drs would t be saying half the shit they do to them as they do to us. I’m 39 and even though i still have my ovaries i still a bit of pain. I’m going in the end of the month for my yearly check up to see what else they can do. I’m sure it’s Endo removal and to remove my ovaries. There’s a great place in California with a huge team that specializes in endometriosis/fertility they have a lot of information on their website. I go to Dr Susan Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, wa who’s a endometriosis and pelvic pain specialist. Dr Mosbrucker had Dr Trista Newville at her practice but she moved somewhere in the states. They’re all excellent. None of these drs believe in the drug lupron because the side effects weigh out the good. I hope this helps you even a teeny tiny bit
r/r/endometriosis Sep 23, 2022 +1 pts
Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit!! Dr trista Newville did my hysterectomy (left my ovaries) and removed Endo from me. They controlled my pain like no other Dr has ever before. Dr Mosbrucker is not removing my ovaries November 1st and removing whatever else she may find in there. I can’t tell you how much in recommend them here! I was heard and understood for the first time and I didn’t feel ashamed or annoying like other drs made me feel. I had to up front $6k and then they fill out all your paperwork to file it with your insurance. I got 70% back last time and I’m looking at with United Health Care to get the same percentage back if not more. They use St Anthony’s Hospital which is in network and all i had to do was pay a co pay of $100 for my surgery.
Being treated by them is a bipolar opposite then being treated by anyone else. They’re the best 💜
r/r/endometriosis Sep 23, 2022 +1 pts
What’s funny is when i went and had my appointment with dr Mosbrucker i said “why can’t others just say idk instead of torturing us with the run around”? And said “why would they ever want to damage their fragile egos. A lot of drs are assholes and Mosbrucker and Newville know their shit and advocate for all of their patients and talk to you like a human and friend. Look then up on YouTube. They’re really great
r/r/endometriosis Sep 24, 2022 -1 pts
There are only 7 endometriosis specialists in the United States. Mosbrucker is the best in the nation. I am in good hands as I’ve been operated by them before. I know several others who’ve had nothing but positive experiences. Our medical system here is disgusting. I don’t need any warnings, i paid $100 for my hysterectomy and endometriosis removal used with robotic surgery which is top of line. What she does is see things the naked eye can’t with minimal excisions and less pain after procedures. I absolutely love and adore these doctors. I knew what I had and was gaslit but so many OBGYN’s who shouldn’t be doing endometriosis removal unless they do robotics. Because they don’t specialize in it. I’d love for you to tell me and others who is “cheaper” because she isn’t that expensive in comparison to all the other who specialize and I also wouldn’t have to travel out of state. There’s Washington state, Idaho, California, New York, and Kansas. I’ve done so much research and reached out to so many drs it’s insane. Thanks for the warning but I’m in excellent hands
r/r/Endo Sep 24, 2022 +1 pts
That’s who I too went to!! She’s absolutely amazing! She moved temporary to Kansas and will be coming back eventually. I’m not getting my ovaries removed ( and whatever else I have in there Endo and scar tissue) by Mosbrucker 💜 the OBGYN’s I’ve experienced in our state were all awful accept for Dr Randy Bourne and I only say this because he showed kindness and compassion. How are you feeling now 2 years later?
r/r/Endo Oct 16, 2022 +2 pts
I had an ONGYN named Amy Tu at the womens health at Evergreen in kirkland, Wa and she took all of 30 minutes to look at me too. She was terrible and woke me up after surgery on the OR table! She was the worse person to do my surgery and also cause she was unsympathetic and didn’t specialize in Endo like Dr Newville and Dr Mosbrucker in gig harbor, Wa. I think you need to find someone who actually specializes in Endo cause a true specialist takes 2-3hrs because they look everywhere
r/r/adenomyosis Dec 1, 2022 +2 pts
Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit! My first surgery was with Dr Newville at the same practice and she helped with my adenomyosis hysterectomy and Endo removal. My 2nd time was with dr mosbrucker and she removed my ovaries because they got stuck and one burried itself and attached to my colon. Hopefully I won’t ever need to go back for surgery. Since we did robotic surgery and it was with Mosbrucker the % rate is 4%. I feel much better! How are you feeling!!!?? 💜
r/r/adenomyosis Dec 1, 2022 +1 pts
Hee husband is in the military. That’s why she moved and she will be coming back. Mosbrucker is hoping within the year or so. Have you done the pelvic floor PT?
r/r/endometriosis Apr 26, 2023 +6 pts
Most endometriosis specialists in the US are out of network cause the insurance companies don’t want to pay for it. I had to pay up front and the hospital was in network. Insurance is a total rip off! My gyno butchered me and made everything worse for me. I dumped that dr and her entire team who gaslit me and found Dr Newville and Dr Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, Wa. My pedendural nerve is still a bit irritated but otherwise I’m a ok. I hope you too can find the right specialist to help you. I hope Endozene created by the University of Washington becomes available sooner rather then later
r/r/endometriosis May 1, 2023 +3 pts
I’m still traumatized by all of it. The obgyn I went to at first, after she closed me up she woke me up off the OR table and asked me where I got my pain meds from, proceeded to tell me I didn’t have Endo but my uterus looked a bit swollen. She butchered me and made my entire insides feel like they were on fire for MONTHS!! I had to cry and beg for a
Referral to an Endo specialist who took care of me. If it wasn’t for Dr Mosbrucker and Dr Newville Idk where id be. I seriously wanted to die. I had adenomyosis and Endo. My ovaries were binded to my uterus and my uterus was so swollen it was pushing down on my nerves that I couldn’t stand or walk or sit for long periods at a time. It was torturous.
Patient 8 Had Surgery Positive 13 posts laparoscopic surgery (by OBGYN, February — inadequate)robotic hysterectomy (kept ovaries, June 21st) by Dr. Newvillesecond surgery by Dr. Mosbrucker — ovary removal (November 1st)
“Patient's ongoing specialist after Dr. Newville relocated. Performed second surgery removing ovaries (one had become stuck and attached to colon). Patient reports 4% recurrence rate with robotic surgery. Described as 'the best in the nation' by patient. Patient also references upcoming November 1st ovary removal surgery. Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit! My first surgery was with Dr Newville at the same practice and she helped with my adenomyosis hysterectomy and Endo removal. My 2nd time was wit”
r/r/adenomyosis Oct 2, 2021 +2 pts
March of this year I had laparoscopic surgery by my OBGYN who told me she didn’t find anything wrong with my severe pelvic pain and then told me almost 2 months later that my uterus looked a little swollen so maybe I had adenomyosis. She also told me to see a monk because “some people have more pain then others” and I need to “learn how to breathe” 🤔. I had MAJOR awful flare ups when I got the covid vaccines and couldn’t figure out wtf was going on. I cried to her ARNP for a referral to Endometriosis and Pelvic surgery in Gig Harbor, wa (there’s only 7 specialists in our nation and now Dr Trista Newville
Is moving to another state so now 8). On the ultra sound they told me my uterus was so swollen and my ovaries binded themselves to my uterus also. I went for the hysterectomy June 21st. and they found endometriosis all in my pelvic floor and under my swollen uterus which looked like rotten flesh/black mold. I felt so much better and my pain was controlled after the surgery. How did that OBGYN miss ALL OF THAT!!????? I still have symptoms but that’s expected. I go to pelvic floor physical therapy which is actually a god send! I do have my ovaries so I do get a “phantom/ghost” period lol. I get the symptoms but no actual period. They said they would’ve taken out my ovaries but we need them so we don’t go into menopause and have to be on hormones for the rest of our lives. Dr Trista Newville and Dr Susan Mosbrucker are phenomenal dr’s who really care about women’s health. OBGYN’s only know about baby making and don’t specialize in what a lot of us need. Do what’s best for you.
r/r/adenomyosis Oct 6, 2021 +2 pts
Vent away! This is why I keep coming back here because others are preaching the same thing. If the statistics are 1 in every 10 women have endo, then why isn’t there more research? It makes no sense to me. It’s super frustrating. I felt like my insides were on fire and was being tortured by my nerves. It was absolutely awful and I’m very traumatized by everything I went through. The psychological aspect of it all being told “some people just have more pain then others” is beyond baffling. I’ve always been told endo and adenomyosis are different yet go hand in hand with one another and is an inflammatory disease. You should look up Dr Trista Newville with Dr Susan Mosbrucker on YouTube. It’s them with another male Dr and a pelvic floor physical therapist and they really dig into it together. When I watched it I cried because they described me and I was so happy Dr Newville was my robotic surgeon. She even called me 2 days after my surgery to see how I was feeling and if I needed anything and to please reach out if needed. Like WHAAAAAAAT!!!!! I was so taken aback that she actually truly cared. There’s another clinic in California that’s great and one in New York that deal with endo and infertility.
I feel bad for my daughter cause her period is just like how mine was when it first started and she got it when she was 10. Vent to me anytime. If you find more information floating around please do share it with me. 💜
r/r/adenomyosis Mar 17, 2022 +3 pts
Last year I got mine so 38yrs old. I do pelvic floor physical therapy which helps a lot. I do still have some symptoms but they’re slowly fading away. I kept my ovaries for hormones. I feel 90% better then I did before the surgery and my surgeon really took care of me. Dr Trista Newville and Dr Susan Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, Washington 💜
r/r/endometriosis Aug 20, 2022 +2 pts
It’s so insulting when people say shit like that to women. I’m sure if men Endo in their nuts drs would t be saying half the shit they do to them as they do to us. I’m 39 and even though i still have my ovaries i still a bit of pain. I’m going in the end of the month for my yearly check up to see what else they can do. I’m sure it’s Endo removal and to remove my ovaries. There’s a great place in California with a huge team that specializes in endometriosis/fertility they have a lot of information on their website. I go to Dr Susan Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, wa who’s a endometriosis and pelvic pain specialist. Dr Mosbrucker had Dr Trista Newville at her practice but she moved somewhere in the states. They’re all excellent. None of these drs believe in the drug lupron because the side effects weigh out the good. I hope this helps you even a teeny tiny bit
r/r/endometriosis Sep 23, 2022 +1 pts
Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit!! Dr trista Newville did my hysterectomy (left my ovaries) and removed Endo from me. They controlled my pain like no other Dr has ever before. Dr Mosbrucker is not removing my ovaries November 1st and removing whatever else she may find in there. I can’t tell you how much in recommend them here! I was heard and understood for the first time and I didn’t feel ashamed or annoying like other drs made me feel. I had to up front $6k and then they fill out all your paperwork to file it with your insurance. I got 70% back last time and I’m looking at with United Health Care to get the same percentage back if not more. They use St Anthony’s Hospital which is in network and all i had to do was pay a co pay of $100 for my surgery.
Being treated by them is a bipolar opposite then being treated by anyone else. They’re the best 💜
r/r/endometriosis Sep 23, 2022 +1 pts
What’s funny is when i went and had my appointment with dr Mosbrucker i said “why can’t others just say idk instead of torturing us with the run around”? And said “why would they ever want to damage their fragile egos. A lot of drs are assholes and Mosbrucker and Newville know their shit and advocate for all of their patients and talk to you like a human and friend. Look then up on YouTube. They’re really great
r/r/endometriosis Sep 24, 2022 -1 pts
There are only 7 endometriosis specialists in the United States. Mosbrucker is the best in the nation. I am in good hands as I’ve been operated by them before. I know several others who’ve had nothing but positive experiences. Our medical system here is disgusting. I don’t need any warnings, i paid $100 for my hysterectomy and endometriosis removal used with robotic surgery which is top of line. What she does is see things the naked eye can’t with minimal excisions and less pain after procedures. I absolutely love and adore these doctors. I knew what I had and was gaslit but so many OBGYN’s who shouldn’t be doing endometriosis removal unless they do robotics. Because they don’t specialize in it. I’d love for you to tell me and others who is “cheaper” because she isn’t that expensive in comparison to all the other who specialize and I also wouldn’t have to travel out of state. There’s Washington state, Idaho, California, New York, and Kansas. I’ve done so much research and reached out to so many drs it’s insane. Thanks for the warning but I’m in excellent hands
r/r/Endo Sep 24, 2022 +1 pts
That’s who I too went to!! She’s absolutely amazing! She moved temporary to Kansas and will be coming back eventually. I’m not getting my ovaries removed ( and whatever else I have in there Endo and scar tissue) by Mosbrucker 💜 the OBGYN’s I’ve experienced in our state were all awful accept for Dr Randy Bourne and I only say this because he showed kindness and compassion. How are you feeling now 2 years later?
r/r/Endo Oct 16, 2022 +2 pts
I had an ONGYN named Amy Tu at the womens health at Evergreen in kirkland, Wa and she took all of 30 minutes to look at me too. She was terrible and woke me up after surgery on the OR table! She was the worse person to do my surgery and also cause she was unsympathetic and didn’t specialize in Endo like Dr Newville and Dr Mosbrucker in gig harbor, Wa. I think you need to find someone who actually specializes in Endo cause a true specialist takes 2-3hrs because they look everywhere
r/r/adenomyosis Dec 1, 2022 +2 pts
Dr Cindy Mosbrucker is the shit! My first surgery was with Dr Newville at the same practice and she helped with my adenomyosis hysterectomy and Endo removal. My 2nd time was with dr mosbrucker and she removed my ovaries because they got stuck and one burried itself and attached to my colon. Hopefully I won’t ever need to go back for surgery. Since we did robotic surgery and it was with Mosbrucker the % rate is 4%. I feel much better! How are you feeling!!!?? 💜
r/r/adenomyosis Dec 1, 2022 +1 pts
Hee husband is in the military. That’s why she moved and she will be coming back. Mosbrucker is hoping within the year or so. Have you done the pelvic floor PT?
r/r/endometriosis Apr 26, 2023 +6 pts
Most endometriosis specialists in the US are out of network cause the insurance companies don’t want to pay for it. I had to pay up front and the hospital was in network. Insurance is a total rip off! My gyno butchered me and made everything worse for me. I dumped that dr and her entire team who gaslit me and found Dr Newville and Dr Mosbrucker in Gigharbor, Wa. My pedendural nerve is still a bit irritated but otherwise I’m a ok. I hope you too can find the right specialist to help you. I hope Endozene created by the University of Washington becomes available sooner rather then later
r/r/endometriosis May 1, 2023 +3 pts
I’m still traumatized by all of it. The obgyn I went to at first, after she closed me up she woke me up off the OR table and asked me where I got my pain meds from, proceeded to tell me I didn’t have Endo but my uterus looked a bit swollen. She butchered me and made my entire insides feel like they were on fire for MONTHS!! I had to cry and beg for a
Referral to an Endo specialist who took care of me. If it wasn’t for Dr Mosbrucker and Dr Newville Idk where id be. I seriously wanted to die. I had adenomyosis and Endo. My ovaries were binded to my uterus and my uterus was so swollen it was pushing down on my nerves that I couldn’t stand or walk or sit for long periods at a time. It was torturous.
Patient 42 Had Surgery Mixed 9 posts Complication hysterectomyexcision surgerytransvaginal ultrasound
“Patient felt Dr. Mosbrucker appeared to live up to her expert reputation at consultation. Surgery went ahead on suspected adenomyosis diagnosis based on TVUS. Pathology contradicted pre-op diagnosis — dilated veins (PCS) were mistaken for adenomyosis pockets. Patient expressed regret at not pushing for CT scan to confirm diagnosis before hysterectomy, noting a less invasive vein embolization could have treated PCS instead. NP Crystal praised for pre/post-op check-ins. It turned out I did not hav”
Reported complications: misdiagnosis of adenomyosis — pathology revealed pelvic congestion syndrome (PCS) instead, PCS does not resolve with hysterectomy; 30%+ risk of pain return
r/r/Endo Apr 27, 2023 +1 pts
While I'm not familiar with your doctors, have you looked at Dr Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor by any chance?
Edit: out of curiosity (I'm new to this), what's behind the controversy of Nancy's Nook? I haven't heard of this before and I keep referring folks to her resources 😅 I would love some insight, especially if there's something up! Thanks!
r/r/endometriosis Apr 29, 2023 +2 pts
How did it go?? I'm considering Dr Winner against Dr Mosbrucker and would love to hear your experience!
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +1 pts
For the folks who saw Dr Mosbrucker, how did your surgery and healing go? What was your experience? I'm seeing so many mixed reviews online and it has me worried. 😅
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +3 pts
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Hi folks! I wanted to get some input from anyone who had gone to see/had surgery with either Dr Mosbucker or Dr Winner recently and how their overall experience was.
I have surgery scheduled with Dr Mosbrucker in a few weeks and was mostly trusting Nancy's Nook for her expertise. When I met her, she absolutely appeared to live up to the expert reputation, but the reviews online seem worrisome. I've heard a few folks on here asking about Dr Winner because of glowing reviews they've heard, but no direct experiences yet.
Can anyone help share some insight? I'm pretty nervous about making sure I have the right surgeon here.
Thanks in advance!
r/r/endometriosis Apr 29, 2023 +1 pts
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
r/r/endometriosis Apr 30, 2023 +2 pts
Wow!! What a journey!! That's so awesome you're on the other end of it now! I feel like I've been living in like 2-3 month stretches between doctors appointments, tests, surgeries, etc, and it's been agonizing so I can only imagine what it must have been like waiting until Aug for an appointment!
Did you have excision surgery with her? I'm currently booked for excision and hysterectomy with Dr Mosbrucker in a few weeks but man those few not so great reviews online have me sweating a little. I'd love to have a second opinion / option but it sounds like it might be hard to get in with Dr Winner for a while. I'll still try Monday when the office is open though to see if I can even get a call with her or something!
Thank you again and again for sharing your experience and for replying so quickly!
r/r/endometriosis May 23, 2023 +1 pts
That's awesome!! My surgery with Dr Mosbrucker is tomorrow! I would love to stay in touch with you to have some hysterectomy friends! 😁 it's such an intense thing to go through that it's so nice to have a support system or friends around that have also experienced it or are faced with it.
Dr Winner sounded like an amazing doctor! Her wait times for an appt were a reflection of that too though so I wasn't able to secure a spot with her until much later in the year. Normally that'd be fine, but I have my wedding coming up and I'd like to not feel so broken all the time before it. 😅
r/r/hysterectomy Jul 18, 2023 +1 pts
For sure! I had a hard time finding reviews of Dr Mos before surgery so I'm hopeful others will find my posts useful during their surgeon selection!
Dr Mosbrucker was pretty confident I had adenomyosis from one transvaginal ultrasound due to some pockets of fluid she saw on the doppler overlay and my symptoms (excessive bleeding for 1 year nonstop). She did comment that typically those pockets wouldn't show up as flowing blood for adenomyosis, but that it was pretty likely thats what I had even though my pockets in my uterine lining had velocities consistent with veins. I wish we would have done a CT scan to confirm, but I never asked Dr Mos for one since I'd already been rejected for one by my GYN and primary care doctors. I think she would have ordered it for me if I asked but I didn't want to like question the expert specialist too much... 😅
It turned out I did not have adenomyosis based on the pathology report and those pockets really were congested, dilated veins otherwise known as pelvic congestion syndrome. I'd never heard of that syndrome before the pathology report and none of my doctors, including Dr Mos, mentioned or suspected it even though it was a match with my symptoms. Unfortunately pelvic congestion syndrome doesn't resolve with hysterectomy and 30% or more of folks with PCS have pain return or new pain after hysterectomy. That's a gamble I don't think I would have taken if I knew I had PCS and not adenomyosis. PCS can be managed with a vein embolization which is way less invasive than hysterectomy.
Long story short, that's all I meant by I wish I would have done more research!
I hope you have a smooth surgery and recovery!! Crystal, one of the NP's at Pacific Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery, is fantastic during the pre and post op check ins! She is my main point of contact typically since Dr Mos is almost always in surgery, consultations, or doing educational outreach/seminars.
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 16, 2024 +1 pts
I saw a vascular surgeon to see where I stand with PCS post hysterectomy in December of last year. After a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound, we saw some evidence of renal compressions (nutcracker syndrome) but it wasn't bad enough to be considered clinically significant by the vascular specialists. To be sure, I went ahead and pushed for an intravenous ultrasound (a small scope went into my carotid artery - you're awake for this, but I dont remember most of it). The surgeon checked all my major abdominal veins for compressions in December last year and again, got a clean bill of health. At this point, I'm not chasing down PCS or compressions any further.
From what I understand, PCS can cause some similar symptoms like severe bloating, fullness/heaviness, abnormally heavy periods (or abnormal cycles), and painful cramps. If you're being evaluated for adenomyosis, it might be a good idea to first check for PCS. Pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) on its own did not find this for me - I had inconsistent results from when I had my uterus checked via TVUS at my local radiologist (who said my uterus was totally normal... which was so wrong) versus Dr Mosbrucker's TVUS (which showed my uterus enlarged and full of weird blood pockets (the dilated veins)). If you're gonna try getting evaluated for PCS, you may really need to push for better imaging like a CT scan if your ultrasound results show nothing abnormal. My doctors are extremely resistant to doing a CT... so you may face that as well.
Patient 7 Had Surgery Positive 9 posts excision surgerypartial bowel resectionhysterectomy
“Performed surgery including partial bowel resection. Found significantly more endo than previous surgeon. Positives: hospital/staff, nurse, thoroughness, pain pump. Negatives: cost, dismissed ongoing concerns post-surgery, no ongoing care beyond surgery. Dr Mosbrucker was a great surgeon, but the aftercare is limited. She did my 2nd endo surgery, including a partial bowel resection. Found waaaay more than my first surgeon. They were able to handle my rectal endo themselves. The hospital they use”
r/r/Endo Dec 3, 2020 +2 pts
Adding on: the Gig Harbor wait list is a little shorter right now. I scheduled my appointment with Dr. Mosbrucker’s fellow Dr. Newville this summer, and had the appointment today! My surgery will be in February, with both doctors.
r/r/Endo Jul 29, 2021 +3 pts
I’m in Washington: I had doctors Newville & Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor. They’ve got a bowel surgeon they work with also, but they were able to handle my rectal endo themselves. The hospital they use is 100% the nicest one I’ve ever been in. Was also able to do my post op appointments via telehealth, which was great since it’s a ways away from me. Highly recommend them.
Edit: my endo was not staged, but I’d be 4 based on the charts. Diaphragm, liver, rectum, bladder, ureters, ovary, uterus, cul de sac, tubes, abdominal wall…I was a mess. The diaphragm surgery was done later with a thoracic surgeon, at a different hospital.
r/r/endometriosis Aug 7, 2021 +1 pts
If you’re specifically looking for an endo doctor, mine is in Washington state. [https://pacificendometriosis.com](https://pacificendometriosis.com)
I had Dr. Newville, and Dr. Mosbrucker consulted because my case was complex. I was able to do my post op visits via telehealth since I’m a ways away. I don’t think they can do the initial consult that way because they’ll want to do an ultrasound, but if you’ve got recent records to send they might. I felt supported with them.
r/r/endometriosis Oct 2, 2021 +3 pts
I went to the Pacific endometriosis & pelvic pain clinic in gig harbor. (Dr.s Newville & Mosbrucker). It’d be about an hour’s drive south of Seattle, traffic depending. Can highly recommend them.
The other one I was researching was Dr. Brooke Winner. She’s in Seattle but I couldn’t find as much info on her, so went with the others.
Had decent luck with Drs at Swedish as well. If you aren’t after surgery right away and would prefer hormonal therapy, can recommend someone in Edmonds. They don’t do excision though.
r/r/endometriosis Nov 11, 2021 +3 pts
I had excision surgery with Dr. Newville in Gig Harbor (dr. Mosbrucker’s fellow). My experience there was great. They don’t handle long term follow up care though, after your last post op, you’re on your own. And they don’t take insurance anymore.
Currently seeing Dr. L. Raymond at UW in Seattle. She does laparoscopic excision and is very knowledgeable and kind. I’ve only had 1 appointment with her so far, but was impressed. I’ve got surgery scheduled with her for next year - hysterectomy for adenomyosis plus endo excision.
r/r/Endo Jan 13, 2022 +1 pts
Dr. Trista Newville has moved from Gig Harbor, WA to Virginia. Dr. Mosbrucker is still in Gig Harbor.
[new location for Dr. Newville ](https://physiciansandmidwives.com/provider/trista-newville/)
ETA: I had surgery with her in Feb 2021 in WA. If you’re in VA or nearby, I can highly recommend her.
r/r/Endo Mar 7, 2022 +25 pts
You can toss that worry out. My excision surgeon trained with Dr. Redwine and assured me there’s absolutely nothing I could have done to prevent this disease.
I’d bet the early exercise thing has more to do with keeping adhesions under control.
Eta: i had dr Mosbrucker and dr Newville
r/r/Endo Apr 14, 2022 +1 pts
Dr. Licia Raymond, UW Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
[Dr. Raymond @UW](https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/licia-raymond)
Very knowledgeable about Endo, Adeno, Fibroids, other conditions. Bonus: UW takes most insurance!
We discussed surgery and briefly touched on hormonal treatments. I was coming in specifically asking for a hysterectomy (because of adenomyosis) plus excision and she was supportive of my plan.
Excellent bedside manner. Obviously cares. Had clearly read the medical history I sent over before my first appointment. She’s the only doctor to ever offer me pain medication and sympathy after a clearly painful examination - and she did that exam as carefully and quickly as possible, with lots of communication.
Does laparoscopic surgery, excision, can remove appendix and deal with bladder & bowel endo.
Did her own ultrasound at my first appointment (this is better than having a radiologist do it and the doctor just getting the report).
Surgery experience was excellent. Hospital staff were great. Best post-op recovery room nurse ever.
I’d rate my experience with her and UW in general as overall better than my experience with my nook surgeons, Dr.s Newville & Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor. They were good, but there were some cons, and they don’t do ongoing care - just surgery. They’d get an 8.5/10. I’d give Dr. Raymond a solid 10.
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +4 pts
Dr Mosbrucker was a great surgeon, but the aftercare is limited. She did my 2nd endo surgery, including a partial bowel resection. Found waaaay more than my first surgeon. I liked: the hospital and staff, the nurse, the thoroughness, and the pain pump they give you for after. I did not like: the cost, the way they dismissed my ongoing concerns after. They don’t provide services beyond surgery, so you’ll still need a good gynecologist who knows Endo
I liked my 4th surgeon best- she’s at University of Washington. She’s the only one who ever thought to offer me pain medicine after an exam, and was really great about making sure to look for more extra pelvic endo (surgery 3 was for diaphragm endo). She’s not advertised as an endometriosis specialist but knows her stuff.
I’d say keep your surgery date with Dr. M, assuming you can afford it, and pick a doctor for later.
Patient 36 Had Surgery Positive 9 posts excision surgery (multiple - 4 total)partial bowel resectiondiaphragm surgery (thoracic surgeon)
“2nd endo surgery including partial bowel resection. Found much more than first surgeon. Liked hospital/staff, thoroughness, and post-op pain pump. Did not like cost or dismissal of ongoing concerns after surgery. Does not provide ongoing care beyond surgery. Dr Mosbrucker was a great surgeon, but the aftercare is limited. She did my 2nd endo surgery, including a partial bowel resection. Found waaaay more than my first surgeon. They were able to handle my rectal endo themselves. The hospital they”
r/r/Endo Dec 3, 2020 +2 pts
Adding on: the Gig Harbor wait list is a little shorter right now. I scheduled my appointment with Dr. Mosbrucker’s fellow Dr. Newville this summer, and had the appointment today! My surgery will be in February, with both doctors.
r/r/Endo Jul 29, 2021 +3 pts
I’m in Washington: I had doctors Newville & Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor. They’ve got a bowel surgeon they work with also, but they were able to handle my rectal endo themselves. The hospital they use is 100% the nicest one I’ve ever been in. Was also able to do my post op appointments via telehealth, which was great since it’s a ways away from me. Highly recommend them.
Edit: my endo was not staged, but I’d be 4 based on the charts. Diaphragm, liver, rectum, bladder, ureters, ovary, uterus, cul de sac, tubes, abdominal wall…I was a mess. The diaphragm surgery was done later with a thoracic surgeon, at a different hospital.
r/r/endometriosis Aug 7, 2021 +1 pts
If you’re specifically looking for an endo doctor, mine is in Washington state. [https://pacificendometriosis.com](https://pacificendometriosis.com)
I had Dr. Newville, and Dr. Mosbrucker consulted because my case was complex. I was able to do my post op visits via telehealth since I’m a ways away. I don’t think they can do the initial consult that way because they’ll want to do an ultrasound, but if you’ve got recent records to send they might. I felt supported with them.
r/r/endometriosis Oct 2, 2021 +3 pts
I went to the Pacific endometriosis & pelvic pain clinic in gig harbor. (Dr.s Newville & Mosbrucker). It’d be about an hour’s drive south of Seattle, traffic depending. Can highly recommend them.
The other one I was researching was Dr. Brooke Winner. She’s in Seattle but I couldn’t find as much info on her, so went with the others.
Had decent luck with Drs at Swedish as well. If you aren’t after surgery right away and would prefer hormonal therapy, can recommend someone in Edmonds. They don’t do excision though.
r/r/endometriosis Nov 11, 2021 +3 pts
I had excision surgery with Dr. Newville in Gig Harbor (dr. Mosbrucker’s fellow). My experience there was great. They don’t handle long term follow up care though, after your last post op, you’re on your own. And they don’t take insurance anymore.
Currently seeing Dr. L. Raymond at UW in Seattle. She does laparoscopic excision and is very knowledgeable and kind. I’ve only had 1 appointment with her so far, but was impressed. I’ve got surgery scheduled with her for next year - hysterectomy for adenomyosis plus endo excision.
r/r/Endo Jan 13, 2022 +1 pts
Dr. Trista Newville has moved from Gig Harbor, WA to Virginia. Dr. Mosbrucker is still in Gig Harbor.
[new location for Dr. Newville ](https://physiciansandmidwives.com/provider/trista-newville/)
ETA: I had surgery with her in Feb 2021 in WA. If you’re in VA or nearby, I can highly recommend her.
r/r/Endo Mar 7, 2022 +25 pts
You can toss that worry out. My excision surgeon trained with Dr. Redwine and assured me there’s absolutely nothing I could have done to prevent this disease.
I’d bet the early exercise thing has more to do with keeping adhesions under control.
Eta: i had dr Mosbrucker and dr Newville
r/r/Endo Apr 14, 2022 +1 pts
Dr. Licia Raymond, UW Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA
[Dr. Raymond @UW](https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/licia-raymond)
Very knowledgeable about Endo, Adeno, Fibroids, other conditions. Bonus: UW takes most insurance!
We discussed surgery and briefly touched on hormonal treatments. I was coming in specifically asking for a hysterectomy (because of adenomyosis) plus excision and she was supportive of my plan.
Excellent bedside manner. Obviously cares. Had clearly read the medical history I sent over before my first appointment. She’s the only doctor to ever offer me pain medication and sympathy after a clearly painful examination - and she did that exam as carefully and quickly as possible, with lots of communication.
Does laparoscopic surgery, excision, can remove appendix and deal with bladder & bowel endo.
Did her own ultrasound at my first appointment (this is better than having a radiologist do it and the doctor just getting the report).
Surgery experience was excellent. Hospital staff were great. Best post-op recovery room nurse ever.
I’d rate my experience with her and UW in general as overall better than my experience with my nook surgeons, Dr.s Newville & Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor. They were good, but there were some cons, and they don’t do ongoing care - just surgery. They’d get an 8.5/10. I’d give Dr. Raymond a solid 10.
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +4 pts
Dr Mosbrucker was a great surgeon, but the aftercare is limited. She did my 2nd endo surgery, including a partial bowel resection. Found waaaay more than my first surgeon. I liked: the hospital and staff, the nurse, the thoroughness, and the pain pump they give you for after. I did not like: the cost, the way they dismissed my ongoing concerns after. They don’t provide services beyond surgery, so you’ll still need a good gynecologist who knows Endo
I liked my 4th surgeon best- she’s at University of Washington. She’s the only one who ever thought to offer me pain medicine after an exam, and was really great about making sure to look for more extra pelvic endo (surgery 3 was for diaphragm endo). She’s not advertised as an endometriosis specialist but knows her stuff.
I’d say keep your surgery date with Dr. M, assuming you can afford it, and pick a doctor for later.
Patient 11 Had Surgery Mixed 9 posts Complication hysterectomyexcision surgerytransvaginal ultrasound
“Dr. Mosbrucker diagnosed adenomyosis via TVUS based on fluid pockets and symptoms, but pathology showed pelvic congestion syndrome instead. Patient wishes a CT scan had been done pre-operatively to confirm. PCS does not resolve with hysterectomy and can cause ongoing pain. NP Crystal at the practice was noted positively for pre/post-op check-ins. It turned out I did not have adenomyosis based on the pathology report and those pockets really were congested, dilated veins otherwise known as pelvic”
Reported complications: misdiagnosis of adenomyosis (actual diagnosis: pelvic congestion syndrome), pathology did not confirm pre-operative diagnosis, PCS not resolved by hysterectomy
r/r/Endo Apr 27, 2023 +1 pts
While I'm not familiar with your doctors, have you looked at Dr Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor by any chance?
Edit: out of curiosity (I'm new to this), what's behind the controversy of Nancy's Nook? I haven't heard of this before and I keep referring folks to her resources 😅 I would love some insight, especially if there's something up! Thanks!
r/r/endometriosis Apr 29, 2023 +2 pts
How did it go?? I'm considering Dr Winner against Dr Mosbrucker and would love to hear your experience!
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +1 pts
For the folks who saw Dr Mosbrucker, how did your surgery and healing go? What was your experience? I'm seeing so many mixed reviews online and it has me worried. 😅
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 29, 2023 +3 pts
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Hi folks! I wanted to get some input from anyone who had gone to see/had surgery with either Dr Mosbucker or Dr Winner recently and how their overall experience was.
I have surgery scheduled with Dr Mosbrucker in a few weeks and was mostly trusting Nancy's Nook for her expertise. When I met her, she absolutely appeared to live up to the expert reputation, but the reviews online seem worrisome. I've heard a few folks on here asking about Dr Winner because of glowing reviews they've heard, but no direct experiences yet.
Can anyone help share some insight? I'm pretty nervous about making sure I have the right surgeon here.
Thanks in advance!
r/r/endometriosis Apr 29, 2023 +1 pts
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
Dr Mosbrucker or Dr Winner? Seattle area hysterectomy and endo excision
r/r/endometriosis Apr 30, 2023 +2 pts
Wow!! What a journey!! That's so awesome you're on the other end of it now! I feel like I've been living in like 2-3 month stretches between doctors appointments, tests, surgeries, etc, and it's been agonizing so I can only imagine what it must have been like waiting until Aug for an appointment!
Did you have excision surgery with her? I'm currently booked for excision and hysterectomy with Dr Mosbrucker in a few weeks but man those few not so great reviews online have me sweating a little. I'd love to have a second opinion / option but it sounds like it might be hard to get in with Dr Winner for a while. I'll still try Monday when the office is open though to see if I can even get a call with her or something!
Thank you again and again for sharing your experience and for replying so quickly!
r/r/endometriosis May 23, 2023 +1 pts
That's awesome!! My surgery with Dr Mosbrucker is tomorrow! I would love to stay in touch with you to have some hysterectomy friends! 😁 it's such an intense thing to go through that it's so nice to have a support system or friends around that have also experienced it or are faced with it.
Dr Winner sounded like an amazing doctor! Her wait times for an appt were a reflection of that too though so I wasn't able to secure a spot with her until much later in the year. Normally that'd be fine, but I have my wedding coming up and I'd like to not feel so broken all the time before it. 😅
r/r/hysterectomy Jul 18, 2023 +1 pts
For sure! I had a hard time finding reviews of Dr Mos before surgery so I'm hopeful others will find my posts useful during their surgeon selection!
Dr Mosbrucker was pretty confident I had adenomyosis from one transvaginal ultrasound due to some pockets of fluid she saw on the doppler overlay and my symptoms (excessive bleeding for 1 year nonstop). She did comment that typically those pockets wouldn't show up as flowing blood for adenomyosis, but that it was pretty likely thats what I had even though my pockets in my uterine lining had velocities consistent with veins. I wish we would have done a CT scan to confirm, but I never asked Dr Mos for one since I'd already been rejected for one by my GYN and primary care doctors. I think she would have ordered it for me if I asked but I didn't want to like question the expert specialist too much... 😅
It turned out I did not have adenomyosis based on the pathology report and those pockets really were congested, dilated veins otherwise known as pelvic congestion syndrome. I'd never heard of that syndrome before the pathology report and none of my doctors, including Dr Mos, mentioned or suspected it even though it was a match with my symptoms. Unfortunately pelvic congestion syndrome doesn't resolve with hysterectomy and 30% or more of folks with PCS have pain return or new pain after hysterectomy. That's a gamble I don't think I would have taken if I knew I had PCS and not adenomyosis. PCS can be managed with a vein embolization which is way less invasive than hysterectomy.
Long story short, that's all I meant by I wish I would have done more research!
I hope you have a smooth surgery and recovery!! Crystal, one of the NP's at Pacific Endometriosis and Pelvic Surgery, is fantastic during the pre and post op check ins! She is my main point of contact typically since Dr Mos is almost always in surgery, consultations, or doing educational outreach/seminars.
r/r/hysterectomy Apr 16, 2024 +1 pts
I saw a vascular surgeon to see where I stand with PCS post hysterectomy in December of last year. After a pelvic and abdominal ultrasound, we saw some evidence of renal compressions (nutcracker syndrome) but it wasn't bad enough to be considered clinically significant by the vascular specialists. To be sure, I went ahead and pushed for an intravenous ultrasound (a small scope went into my carotid artery - you're awake for this, but I dont remember most of it). The surgeon checked all my major abdominal veins for compressions in December last year and again, got a clean bill of health. At this point, I'm not chasing down PCS or compressions any further.
From what I understand, PCS can cause some similar symptoms like severe bloating, fullness/heaviness, abnormally heavy periods (or abnormal cycles), and painful cramps. If you're being evaluated for adenomyosis, it might be a good idea to first check for PCS. Pelvic/transvaginal ultrasound (TVUS) on its own did not find this for me - I had inconsistent results from when I had my uterus checked via TVUS at my local radiologist (who said my uterus was totally normal... which was so wrong) versus Dr Mosbrucker's TVUS (which showed my uterus enlarged and full of weird blood pockets (the dilated veins)). If you're gonna try getting evaluated for PCS, you may really need to push for better imaging like a CT scan if your ultrasound results show nothing abnormal. My doctors are extremely resistant to doing a CT... so you may face that as well.
Patient 9 Had Surgery Positive 7 posts diagnostic laparoscopy (2019)excision surgerypartial bowel resection
“Excision surgery went 'AMAZING'. Doctor removed endo from 11 places, performed partial bowel resection and PSN. Patient reports no painful periods or symptoms in the 2 years since surgery. Did not take patient's insurance. Excision surgery with dr Mosbrucker went AMAZING! She cleaned up everything and I'm so happy. 8 years of advocating for myself paid off! I saw Dr Mosbrucker for my excision surgery 2 years ago... She seriously changed my life and I have not have a painful period or symptom sin”
r/r/endometriosis Jan 26, 2021 +3 pts
Fertility after Lap?
Fertility after Lap?
TW: pregnancy, infertility
Hi friends :)
Background; I’m 22, married, and I have had one diagnosed lap surgery with my obgyn.
On March 1st I have my excision surgery with Dr. Mosbrucker! Thankfully, besides cysts, my reproductive parts actually look really good! Most of my endo is on my sciatic nerve, bowels, and urinary tract. One question I have is regarding fertility. Dr. Said that I will be the most fertile after surgery obviously. My IUD is up in March 2022, and my husband and I are highly considering trying then. But, I’m scared of missing my window of fertility after surgery. How long did you guys wait after surgery to start trying? Is a year too long? I’m in my masters program right now and my husband is waiting for a promotion so ideally I want to get those settled before having a baby, but we also know the younger the better! I’d love any advice & success stories :)
r/r/Endo Feb 8, 2021 +6 pts
Excision must haves?
Excision must haves?
Hi everyone!
Im having my excision surgery with Dr Mosbrucker on march 1st! We will be doing a partial bowel resection, presacral neurectomy, and an excision!
What are some must haves for after surgery? Any snacks, teas, comfy things you recommend? I was thinking of getting some nightgowns so I wouldn’t have to wear pants lol. How long was your recovery? I’m taking two weeks off of work, so I have a good amount of time to recover I think (hope haha)!
Thanks!
r/r/Endo Mar 2, 2021 +216 pts
Excision surgery with dr Mosbrucker went AMAZING! She cleaned up everything and I’m so happy. 8 years of advocating for myself paid off!
Excision surgery with dr Mosbrucker went AMAZING! She cleaned up everything and I’m so happy. 8 years of advocating for myself paid off!
r/r/Endo Mar 2, 2021 +12 pts
Thank you guys! Update I am home and In a lot of pain but resting up :) Dr Mosbrucker is amazing and told me she got everything! I also did a PSN and partial bowel resection.
r/r/Endo Mar 8, 2021 +2 pts
Wow! Thats intense!
Im stage 3. This was my second surgery, my first one being the exploratory lap! I had my surgery with Dr Mosbrucker from Pacific Endometriosis and she’s amazing at what she does. I also have adenomyosis that they found in this surgery! It was a pretty intense surgery and I severely underestimated the recovery times.
r/r/Endo Dec 2, 2021 +2 pts
My excision improved my life SO MUCH! I had it removed from 11 different places, and my bowel & bladder walls were fused together. I also had large cysts on my ovaries and Fallopian tubes. This was my second surgery since I did a lap in 2019 and they also needed to take out a lot of scar tissue from that surgery. I still have adenomyosis, and I’m on a paleo diet to help with bloating. But when I get my period now, it’s like 2 days of light bleeding and cramps that are manageable. Also - I saw Dr Mosbrucker at Pacific Endometriosis!
r/r/Endo Nov 20, 2023 +1 pts
Hi friend! I saw Dr Mosbrucker for my excision surgery 2 years ago and she also didn’t take my insurance. Please message me if you have any questions! I can give you a cost breakdown and resources I used. She seriously changed my life and I have not have a painful period or symptom since my surgery. 🩵
Patient 10 Had Surgery Positive 5 posts laparoscopic excision surgerypelvic ultrasoundhysterectomy
“Mentor to Newville; present for entire first excision surgery. Patient had a second surgery (hysterectomy + excision) with Mosbrucker in November. Patient describes her as fantastic. I have my second surgery with Mosbrucker in November. She is fantastic. Dr. Mosbrucker was present for my entire surgery as she is her mentor.”
r/r/Endo Jan 11, 2020 +33 pts
Specialist appointment is the way to go.
Specialist appointment is the way to go.
After being dismissed by yet another generic OBGYN, I had my specialist appt at Pacific Endometriosis & Pelvic with the NP, Beth. She took me seriously, and I am now in the process of scheduling a pelvic ultrasound, bladder instillation, laparoscopic surgery, and MANY labs that she wants done the 3rd day of my period. She thinks a lot of my issues are related to my bladder and that there is a good chance I have IC. After speaking with her, I’m really surprised no one else ever ordered a pelvic ultrasound for me. Curious what that will find, if anything. She also prescribed me Sprix for my period pain. It is a nasa spray that is supposed to be stronger than ibuprofen and that I can only take for 5 days at a time without ibuprofen. I cannot take narcotics due to being in recovery for drug & alcohol addiction, so this gives me hope. It feels so good to be take seriously, and I should have seen a specialist sooner. (The office also has a new surgeon I can see so I don’t have to wait over a year to get it done with Mosbrucker.) Just waiting for her schedule to open up. I’m more scared of the bladder instillation than surgery, and I’m curious if anyone else has experience with Sprix? Just wanted to share. I’m finally moving out of the same spot I’ve been in for years... I know others can understand how good that feels.
r/r/Endo Jan 12, 2020 +1 pts
Woah I had not heard about that...! I’ve only heard good things about Mosbrucker until this post. Do you know the details of what happened??
r/r/Endo Aug 24, 2020 +12 pts
My surgeon was Dr. Trista Newville who works under Dr. Cindy Mosbrucker in Gig Harbor, WA. The office is Pacific Endometriosis & Pelvic Center. She came to see me after my surgery with pictures and told me that they found endometriosis and answered my questions. She did a wonderful job and was very helpful/answered all of my many questions during the surgery consultation. She took me seriously and was the first doctor ever to order me an ultrasound (which is how they also found I had PCOS). She is extremely talented with DaVinci excision, and I highly recommend. I do not know if she is on any other lists, but Dr. Mosbrucker was present for my entire surgery as she is her mentor. Happy to answer any questions that anyone may have about my experience with her.
r/r/Endo May 12, 2022 +1 pts
This is wonderful. I have my second surgery with Mosbrucker in November. She is fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
r/r/Endo May 24, 2022 +3 pts
This is super interesting information! I’m so sorry for your experience. Dr Newville is no longer in Gig Harbor, and I haven’t seen Huntington… but Mosbrucker is operating on me in November and I am not stage 3 or 4. She’s doing a hysterectomy and more excision as needed. Maybe it’s because I was already established with her/Newville? Just wanted to share up to date info!
Patient 1 Had Surgery Positive 5 posts Complication
“Resolved”
Reported complications: ureteral stent 1 month, Foley catheter 2 weeks
r/r/endometriosis Dec 11, 2022 +1 pts
I had severe bladder endo. Only s/s I had was it was sometimes painful when I urinated during my period and pressure. Did lap, only reason was I had trouble concieving and fertility dr. Reccomend it. pong size endo mass on top of my bladder was found. I was referred to Nook urogynecologist who excised it out of my bladder. I suggest maybe seeing urogynecologist who can excise it out. It doesn't sound like this urologist is willing nor good. My dr was dr. Mosbrucker in WA state. I had catheter for 2 weeks and stent for 1 month. My surgery was 3 years ago and doing well since then. No more bladder issues.
r/r/endometriosis Apr 12, 2023 +1 pts
I had severe bladder endo. It was diagnosed via ultrasound, lap, and cystoscope. A urogynecologist Nook Dr had to remove my endo by excision. No medications. I had sent placed for 1 month on my left ureter, Foley catheter for 2 weeks. Doing well now and surgery was 3 yrs ago. I had to do 2 lap excision surgeries though because severe bladder endo nad first surgeon couldn't do bladder excision and had to see Nook urogynecologist to remove rest (Dr. Mosbrucker in WA state)
r/r/endometriosis Dec 30, 2023 +1 pts
I used seattle reproductive medicine for IVF/fertility and Dr. Grias and Dr Mosbrucker for endometriosis (located in gig harbor) dr. Mosbrucker is one of the best endo surgeons in the country
r/r/endometriosis Apr 8, 2024 +2 pts
I had both dr. Grias and Dr Mosbrucker both are excellent but I went to dr Grias first and my stage 4 endo was too extreme she referred me to dr Mosbrucker. Dr. Mosbrucker is the only nook dr in WA and is honestly probably best. Her billing is usual but she's in such high demand, her wait lists are sometimes 1 yr long
Patient 12 Had Surgery Positive 5 posts laparoscopyexcision surgerycystoscope
“Successfully excised bladder endo via excision surgery. Patient doing well 3 years post-surgery with no more bladder issues. Described as one of the best endo surgeons in the country and the only Nook urogynecologist in WA. Wait list can be up to 1 year. My surgery was 3 years ago and doing well since then. No more bladder issues. Dr. Mosbrucker is one of the best endo surgeons in the country”
r/r/endometriosis Dec 11, 2022 +1 pts
I had severe bladder endo. Only s/s I had was it was sometimes painful when I urinated during my period and pressure. Did lap, only reason was I had trouble concieving and fertility dr. Reccomend it. pong size endo mass on top of my bladder was found. I was referred to Nook urogynecologist who excised it out of my bladder. I suggest maybe seeing urogynecologist who can excise it out. It doesn't sound like this urologist is willing nor good. My dr was dr. Mosbrucker in WA state. I had catheter for 2 weeks and stent for 1 month. My surgery was 3 years ago and doing well since then. No more bladder issues.
r/r/endometriosis Apr 12, 2023 +1 pts
I had severe bladder endo. It was diagnosed via ultrasound, lap, and cystoscope. A urogynecologist Nook Dr had to remove my endo by excision. No medications. I had sent placed for 1 month on my left ureter, Foley catheter for 2 weeks. Doing well now and surgery was 3 yrs ago. I had to do 2 lap excision surgeries though because severe bladder endo nad first surgeon couldn't do bladder excision and had to see Nook urogynecologist to remove rest (Dr. Mosbrucker in WA state)
r/r/endometriosis Dec 30, 2023 +1 pts
I used seattle reproductive medicine for IVF/fertility and Dr. Grias and Dr Mosbrucker for endometriosis (located in gig harbor) dr. Mosbrucker is one of the best endo surgeons in the country
r/r/endometriosis Apr 8, 2024 +2 pts
I had both dr. Grias and Dr Mosbrucker both are excellent but I went to dr Grias first and my stage 4 endo was too extreme she referred me to dr Mosbrucker. Dr. Mosbrucker is the only nook dr in WA and is honestly probably best. Her billing is usual but she's in such high demand, her wait lists are sometimes 1 yr long