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Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD

Accepting New Patients

(72 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), colonoscopy

2020 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 220
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 828-7172

Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD is a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA specializing in adult gastroenterology. Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD is affiliated with UCLA Health and UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

Office Locations

1223 16th Street Suite 3100
Santa Monica, CA 90404

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2020 Santa Monica Boulevard Suite 220
Santa Monica, CA 90404

(310) 828-7172

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Some issues Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD can help you with:

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	57
doctor visit	122
gastrointestinal procedures	83
hospital care	247
inpatient care	247
minimally invasive procedures	83
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	57

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	22
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	40
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2013

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	30
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	75
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	119
hospital care	174
inpatient care	174
minimally invasive procedures	119
preventive care	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	165

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	177
Black	26
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	38
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2014

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	26
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	86
doctor visit	195
gastrointestinal procedures	97
hospital care	95
inpatient care	95
minimally invasive procedures	97
preventive care	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	86

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	146
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	310
Black	32
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	204
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	70
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2015

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	24
Dementia	15
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	73
doctor visit	215
gastrointestinal procedures	108
hospital care	163
inpatient care	163
minimally invasive procedures	108
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	73

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	192

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	24
Hispanic	30
Asian	28
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	142
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	31
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	22
Dementia	17
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	115
doctor visit	193
gastrointestinal procedures	146
hospital care	131
inpatient care	131
minimally invasive procedures	146
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	115

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	194
Black	29
Hispanic	15
Asian	34
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	35
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	21
Dementia	16
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	97
doctor visit	177
gastrointestinal procedures	126
hospital care	89
inpatient care	89
minimally invasive procedures	126
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	97

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	73
Female	185

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	24
Hispanic	25
Asian	20
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	32
Less than 65	29

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2018

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	24
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	68
doctor visit	181
gastrointestinal procedures	81
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	81
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	68

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	55
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	67
85 and over	20
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2019

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	13
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2020 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	59
doctor visit	106
gastrointestinal procedures	59
hospital care	49
inpatient care	49
minimally invasive procedures	59
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	59

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	141

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	22
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	19
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2020

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	14
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	67
doctor visit	86
gastrointestinal procedures	78
hospital care	84
inpatient care	84
minimally invasive procedures	78
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	67

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	20
Less than 65	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	33
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	17
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA during 2022 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	70
gastrointestinal procedures	43
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	43
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	43

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	33
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	43
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD in 2022

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	35
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	20
Dementia	9
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Santa Monica, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	74
doctor visit	140
gastrointestinal procedures	94
hospital care	106
inpatient care	106
minimally invasive procedures	94
preventive care	16
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	74

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	152

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	12
Non-Hispanic White	153
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	27
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	110

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoporosis	21
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	13
Cancer	16

Education & Training

She completed residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She is certified by the both internal medicine and gastroenterology and has a state license in California.

Residency: Stanford University Medical Center (2008)

Board Certification: both internal medicine and gastroenterology

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UCLA Health

UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

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. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Aetna, Blue Shield of California, MultiPlan, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Prime Health, First Health, HealthSmart, Centivo, Health Net of California and UFCM Health System.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Aetna

Blue Shield of California

MultiPlan

UnitedHealthcare

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Prime Health

First Health

HealthSmart

Centivo

Health Net of California

UFCM Health System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Lynn Shapiro Connolly, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Santa Monica, CA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Cook Medical LLC	$155 Hemospray $137	Cook Medical Hemospray $18
AbbVie, Inc.	$21 Humira $21
Boston Scientific Corporation	$15 Biliary Devices $15
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc	$11 Trulance $11

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$202

Biography

Dr. Lynn Connolly's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. Her areas of expertise include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders) and colonoscopy. She is professionally affiliated with UCLA Health. Dr. Connolly's education and training includes medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine and residency at Stanford University Medical Center. She has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by her patients. Anthem, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Connolly accepts. Awards and/or distinctions she has received include Super Doctors Rising Stars Southern California - Super doctors, Southern California; Southern California Super Doctors; and Southern California Rising Stars. Dr. Connolly welcomes new patients at her office inSanta Monica, CA as reported by UCLA Health.