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Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD

Accepting New Patients

(82 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery) and Plastic Surgery

University of Vermont College of Medicine

Professional interests include: breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, breast cancer, and more.

41 Montvale Avenue 4th Floor
Stoneham, MA 02180

(781) 224-5875

Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD is a general surgeon in Stoneham, MA specializing in general surgery, surgical oncology (cancer surgery) and plastic surgery. She graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD is affiliated with Tufts Medicine and PRATT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC.

Office Locations

41 Montvale Avenue 4th Floor
Stoneham, MA 02180

(781) 224-5875

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585 Lebanon Street
Melrose, MA 02176

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860 Washington Street South Building 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02111

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Some issues Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD can help you with:

Breast Reconstruction

Breast reconstruction is surgery to restore the appearance of the breast, usually after a mastectomy. The choice of how to proceed after the removal of a breast is a deeply personal one, with some women opting to wear a prosthetic form in a bra, and others choosing to embrace their new breastless form as a reminder of their strength and survival. Those options are perfectly acceptable, but many women feel most comfortable with their missing breast tissue surgically replaced. Breast reconstruction can be part of a patient's return to normal after experiencing breast cancer.

There are a few different methods used to create the round shape of the breast on the chest. A flap of fat, skin, and muscle can be taken from the side, abdomen or buttock and implanted on the chest to create a breast from the patient's own tissue. Alternatively, the skin over the chest may be gradually stretched to allow for the placement of an implant. Stretching of the skin is done using expanders, which are similar to breast implants, except they increase in size when saltwater solution is injected into them. Many women also choose to combine the flap procedure with implant placement to achieve their desired result. Once the new breast shape is formed, a nipple can be created and even tattooed to match the other side.

Reconstruction may be done in a single surgery or broken up into multiple procedures:

Immediate reconstruction rebuilds the breast right after mastectomy. This method is not recommended if additional chemotherapy or radiation is needed after surgery.
Delayed reconstruction occurs after chemotherapy or radiation has been given. These treatments may decrease the volume or alter the color of the reconstructed breast, so they should be completed before the breast is rebuilt. This type of reconstruction may happen weeks, months, or even years after mastectomy.
Staged reconstruction splits the reconstructive process into two parts. The first part inserts temporary expanders to stretch the skin and is done immediately after breast removal surgery. The second part replaces the expanders with implants after chemotherapy or radiation treatments have been given.

Breast reconstruction is not perfect. The two breasts may not always look exactly identical, although they will be close. There may be small scars, and a loss of sensation in the reconstructed breast. A reconstructed breast will not produce milk, so patients may have trouble breastfeeding. Still, reconstruction is a great option for women who want that part of their appearance back.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	42

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	50

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	13
Female	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	41
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and diabetes.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2021 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	33

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2021 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD.

**Gender**
Male	8
Female	28

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	26
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	5
85 and over	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	15

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD From 2021 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and depression.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	15
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	0
Cancer	48

Education & Training

Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine. She completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Plastic Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Plastic Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Tufts Medicine

PRATT SURGICAL ASSOCIATES INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.83 out of 5 stars based on 82 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sarah Merriman Persing, MPH, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Stoneham, MA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Dilon Technologies, Inc.	$2,100 HEMOBLAST Bellows $2,100
Mentor Worldwide LLC	$558 MENTOR MemoryGel Resterilizable Gel Sizer $425	ARTOURA Breast Tissue Expander $133
MOLLI Surgical (US) Inc	$500 $500
Aroa Biosurgery Incorporated	$288 $288
Integra LifeSciences Corporation	$281 ACELL $245	$35
Other	$705 AVANCE NERVE GRAFT $219	AlloDerm $121	COLLAGENASE SANTYL $83	Kerecis Omega3 Marigen $47	Kerecis Omega3 SurgiClose $33	Other $201

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,686
Consulting Fee	$500
Long term medical supply or device loan	$245

Biography

Dr. Sarah Persing's areas of specialization are plastic surgery, general surgery, and surgical oncology (cancer surgery); she sees patients in Boston, MA, Melrose, MA, and Stoneham, MA. Clinical interests for Dr. Persing include microsurgery, breast cancer surgery, and breast cancer. On average, patients gave Dr. Persing a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). She attended the University of Vermont College of Medicine and then went on to complete her residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Persing include: "Top Doctor", Boston Magazine; Johann Sasson Research Award, Yale University, Section of Plastic Surgery; and Best Poster Award, American Association of Plastic Surgery 97th Annual Meeting. Dr. Persing is affiliated with Tufts Medicine. According to Tufts Medicine, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Boston, MA.