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Dr. David M. Lima, MD

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(Dr. David Lima, M.D.)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: infertility, pelvic floor repair, laser hair removal, and more.

325 Boston Post Road Suite 3b
Orange, CT 06477

(203) 795-5590

Dr. David M. Lima, MD is a gynecologist in Hamden, CT specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. David M. Lima, MD is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

Yale New Haven Health

1970 Whitney Avenue Unit 4
Hamden, CT 06517

(203) 248-5067

(203) 288-5278

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Yale New Haven Health

325 Boston Post Road Suite 3b
Orange, CT 06477

(203) 795-5590

(203) 799-8371

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Yale New Haven Health

46 Prince Street Suite #207
New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 787-2264

(203) 497-9354

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Yale New Haven Health

6 Woodland Road
Madison, CT 06443

(203) 245-3850

(203) 245-0364

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687 Main Street
Branford, CT 06405

(203) 488-8306

(203) 481-0267

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Some issues Dr. David M. Lima, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), pelvic imaging, women's imaging and breast exam.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	11
doctor visit	35
gynecologic procedures	11
pelvic imaging	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	17
women's imaging	17

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	53

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2013

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	18
cytology	16
doctor visit	20
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	18
pelvic imaging	13
preventive care	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
women's imaging	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2014

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	52
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	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, ultrasound (sonogram) and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	14
gynecologic procedures	14
pelvic imaging	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
women's imaging	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	70

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2015

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	21
cytology	18
doctor visit	24
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	21
preventive care	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	48

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2016

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
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

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	39
cytology	29
doctor visit	22
gynecologic pathology	29
gynecologic procedures	39
preventive care	29

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2017

Hypertension	35
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	39
cytology	33
doctor visit	49
gynecologic pathology	33
gynecologic procedures	39
preventive care	33

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	20
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

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	41
cytology	27
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	27
gynecologic procedures	41
lab tests	28
preventive care	38

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	57

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2019

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	31
cytology	23
doctor visit	25
gynecologic pathology	23
gynecologic procedures	31
lab tests	16
preventive care	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	51

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2020

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
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

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	27
cytology	18
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	18
gynecologic procedures	27
lab tests	15
pelvic imaging	15
preventive care	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
women's imaging	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	53

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2021

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	30
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	25
cytology	22
doctor visit	31
gynecologic pathology	22
gynecologic procedures	25
lab tests	18
preventive care	22

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	36
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. David M. Lima, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated as a gynecologist in Hamden, CT were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	26
cytology	23
doctor visit	28
gynecologic pathology	23
gynecologic procedures	26
lab tests	19
pelvic imaging	14
preventive care	24
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
women's imaging	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Age**
75 to 84	1
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	25

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. David M. Lima, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. David M. Lima, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	1
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	2

Education & Training

Dr. David M. Lima, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. David M. Lima, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Yale New Haven Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. David M. Lima, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, MultiPlan, Anthem, Guardian, First Health, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Net, Medicaid and TRICARE/CHAMPUS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. David M. Lima, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Cigna

ConnectiCare

Aetna

MultiPlan

Anthem

Guardian

First Health

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Health Net

Medicaid

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. David M. Lima, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. David M. Lima, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Hamden, CT.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-10-24

Dr. Lima has been my OB for a few years now. He is honestly one of the nicest doctor's I have ever had.  He is very up front and incredibly helpful.  I recommend him to anyone looking for a new OB

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie, Inc.	$431 Orilissa $348	Lupron $58	Lupaneta $25
Exeltis, USA Inc.	$334 Slynd $270	Vitafol Ultra $47	Vitafol Fe+ $17
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$248 Skyla $152	Essure $77	Mirena $19
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$224 NEXPLANON $127	GARDASIL9 $84	GARDASIL 9 $13
Allergan Inc.	$174 LO LOESTRIN FE $144	ESTRACE CREAM $30
Other	$1,033 LO LOESTRIN FE $140	PARAGARD $102	Myrbetriq $69	Osphena $61	Cologuard Collection Kit $48	Other $613

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,420
Education	$24

Biography

Dr. David Lima practices obstetrics and gynecology. The average patient rating for Dr. Lima is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His clinical interests include colposcopy, menopause, and uterine prolapse. Dr. Lima is affiliated with Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. He can take Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. According to Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Dr. Lima is currently accepting new patients at his office in New Haven, CT. He is a graduate of Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lima trained at Yale-New Haven Hospital for his residency. He speaks Spanish.