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Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: urogynecological problems, urinary incontinence, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and more.

800 Washington Street North Building Mezzanine
Boston, MA 02111

(617) 636-5890

Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD is an urogynecologist in Boston, MA specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine.

Office Locations

800 Washington Street North Building Mezzanine
Boston, MA 02111

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Some issues Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD can help you with:

Pelvic Organ Prolapse

Pelvic organ prolapse is the bulging of pelvic organs into the vaginal canal due to a weak pelvic floor, causing symptoms like discomfort, pain, urinary problems, and constipation. The pelvic floor is a group of muscles that support the pelvic organs, which are made up of the bladder, rectum, small bowel, uterus, and vagina. Vaginal childbirth, menopause, pelvic surgery, radiation treatments, or being extremely overweight may cause the pelvic floor to weaken. Pelvic organ prolapse is a very common disorder among women, particularly for those who are over 50.

The choice of treatment for pelvic organ prolapse depends on the severity of the condition. Mild to moderate prolapse may be managed by doing pelvic floor strengthening exercises, taking hormone replacement therapy, or using pessaries. Pessaries are small devices inserted into the vagina to help support the pelvic organs. Pessary fitting is a quick procedure done in a doctor's office. For severe prolapse, surgical treatment may be necessary. Pelvic organ prolapse surgery repairs the following:

Cystocele or bladder prolapse, where the bladder sags into the vagina. The surgeon repairs a cystocele by strengthening the front wall of the vagina using stitches so that the bladder will no longer sag.
Enterocele or small bowel prolapse, which occurs when the small bowel descends towards the vagina. To correct an enterocele, the tissues between the small bowel and the vagina are sewn together, allowing them to provide more support.
Rectocele or posterior prolapse, which is the bulging of the front wall of the rectum into the back wall of the vagina. Surgery to repair a rectocele removes the excess stretched tissue between the rectum and vagina.
Uterine prolapse, which occurs when the uterus slips down to the vagina. To treat a uterine prolapse, the surgeon may secure the neck of the uterus (called cervix) to a ligament in the pelvis using stitches. Another option for this type of prolapse is a vaginal hysterectomy, which is the removal of the uterus.

Each of these procedures is performed through a vaginal incision, but an enterocele repair may use the abdominal approach as an alternative. If two or more pelvic organs have prolapsed, a combination of any of these procedures may be performed during the same surgical session.

For women who no longer wish to have intercourse, an operation called colpocleisis

may be a surgical option as well. By closing the vaginal canal, colpocleisis treats pelvic organ prolapse and eliminates any risk of its recurrence.

In most instances, pelvic organ prolapse surgery only requires a hospital stay of one day. Patients may experience vaginal bleeding for the first few weeks following surgery. If this happens, patients should use sanitary pads rather than tampons, as a higher risk of infection is associated with the use of tampons. To further help with recovery, patients should begin doing gentle pelvic floor strengthening exercises a few days after surgery. Doing these exercises at least three times a day as a routine tightens the pelvic floor muscles and prevents the recurrence of prolapse.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2012 were lab tests, urologic procedures and placement of vaginal support device.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	270
lab tests	151
placement of vaginal support device	20
urologic procedures	143

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2013 were urologic procedures, lab tests, placement of vaginal support device and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	15
blood draw	13
catheterization	17
diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	433
incontinence surgery	15
lab tests	236
minimally invasive procedures	13
placement of vaginal support device	21
urologic procedures	280

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	205
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	91
From 75 to 84	86
85 and over	22
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2014 were urologic procedures, lab tests, placement of vaginal support device and anorectal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	545
incontinence surgery	20
lab tests	284
minimally invasive procedures	16
placement of vaginal support device	53
urologic procedures	427

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	127
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	43
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2015 were urologic procedures, lab tests, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	64
diagnostic procedures	64
doctor visit	549
incontinence surgery	11
lab tests	233
placement of vaginal support device	49
urologic procedures	444

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	702

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	634
Black	0
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	280
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	106
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2016 were lab tests, urologic procedures, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	32
catheterization	15
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	204
lab tests	196
minimally invasive procedures	25
placement of vaginal support device	17
urologic procedures	132

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	207

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	171
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA during 2017 were lab tests, urologic procedures, incontinence surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	255
incontinence surgery	20
lab tests	175
minimally invasive procedures	16
placement of vaginal support device	14
urologic procedures	112

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	229

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	187
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	19
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	25

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	64
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	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	15

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	18

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

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	22

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD in 2023

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Boston, MA were urologic procedures, lab tests, anorectal procedures and diagnostic procedures.

anorectal procedures	38
blood draw	13
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	38
doctor visit	376
incontinence surgery	16
lab tests	212
minimally invasive procedures	17
urologic procedures	256

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD.

**Gender**
Female	149
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	128
Hispanic	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	17
75 to 84	49
Less than 65	12
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	34
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	9
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Dementia	3
Cancer	3

Education & Training

Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD graduated from Wake Forest University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samantha Pulliam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Coloplast Corp	$683 ALTIS $398	Pelvic Floor Repair $202	FEMALE INCONTINENCE $83
Renovia Inc	$225 leva Pelvic Floor Trainer $225
Boston Scientific Corporation	$139 PELVIC ORGAN PROLAPSE $122	STRESS URINARY INCONTINENCE $16
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$34 Myrbetriq $34

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$808
Consulting Fee	$225
Education	$47

Biography

Dr. Samantha Pulliam is a medical specialist in urogynecology. After completing medical school at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, she performed her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Hospital. Dr. Pulliam's areas of clinical interest consist of pelvic reconstructive surgery, urinary incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Her distinctions include: Partners in Excellence for Administrative Contribution, Massachusetts General Hospital; Berlex Teaching Award, Boston Medical Center; and 3rd Price Poster for Research, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She is professionally affiliated with Tufts Medicine. Dr. Pulliam has an open panel in Boston, MA according to Tufts Medicine.