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Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD

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Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Weill Cornell Medical College

Professional interests include: laparoscopic gallbladder removal, Roux-en-y gastric bypass, gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), and more.

2000 Washington Street Suite 665, Green Building
Newton, MA 02462

(617) 243-3724

Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital.

Office Locations

2000 Washington Street Suite 665, Green Building
Newton, MA 02462

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Some issues Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Bariatric or weight-loss surgery is a surgical procedure performed to help significantly obese patients lose weight when more traditional methods, such as dieting and exercise, have not helped. Depending on the type, these surgeries change the gastrointestinal tract to limit how much food can be eaten and also change how food is absorbed by the body. Of the various bariatric surgeries available, the most common is gastric bypass.

By far the most common of the gastric bypass surgeries is called Roux-en-Y. During this surgery, part of the stomach and small intestine are detached from the gastrointestinal tract, in order to make the tract smaller. The surgeon divides the stomach into two parts. The working stomach, at the end of the esophagus, is now tiny - only the size of a walnut. This makes patients feel full after eating a small amount of food. Then the small intestine is also divided, and after bypassing a section of the small intestine to reduce food absorption, the intestine is attached to the small stomach pouch. The patient now has a working stomach and intestine like before, only much smaller.

Because gastric bypass is used to treat extreme obesity, it can reduce the risk of some of the problems associated with obesity. Gastric bypass can help treat or reduce the risk for such conditions as heart disease, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, and type 2 diabetes. However, it is a major surgery and also carries risks itself. Any surgery can lead to infection, bleeding, or blood clots, and weight loss surgery in particular carries risks of leaks in the gastrointestinal system, malnutrition, bowel obstructions, and vomiting.

Typically patients are considered candidates for gastric bypass surgery if they have a BMI greater than 40, or sometimes if they have a BMI between 35 and 40 but are suffering from obesity-related illnesses such as diabetes. The outlook is generally good, with most patients losing between 50-75% of their excess weight in 1-2 years. However, patients must follow strict diet guidelines so that the stomach can heal, starting with no food at all, then followed by a liquid diet for some time. For many severely obese patients who have tried strict diets before without success, gastric bypass surgery is the tool that allows them to finally achieve their weight loss and health goals.

In The News

“Parangi points to two homemade Barbie dolls created in 2021 by two colleagues -- Jessica Hall and Jordan Demasi -- modeled after general surgeons Dr. Sheila Partridge and Dr. Susana Wishnia.”—"Female surgeons in Boston highlight the limitations of 'Doctor Barbies' - and suggest changes", Boston, February 2024

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2012 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	158
hospital care	39
inpatient care	39

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	145

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	99
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2013

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	88
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	77

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	91
hospital care	51
inpatient care	51

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	146

**Age**
From 65 to 74	112
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	62

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	41
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	32
inpatient care	32
minimally invasive procedures	17
weight management	17

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	43
Female	74

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, weight management and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	16
minimally invasive procedures	16
weight management	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	63
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2017

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	170
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	29
inpatient care	29
minimally invasive procedures	13
weight management	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	106

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	15
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	47
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	144
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	14
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2019

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	128

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	193

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	86

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2021

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	133

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	76

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	109

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Male	22
Female	74

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	24
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Newton, MA were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

doctor visit	134
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD.

**Gender**
Female	85
Male	35

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	9
85 and over	2
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	62

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD From 2012 - 2023

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

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	2
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. She completed residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sheila K. Partridge, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Newton, MA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-03

This entire practice is absolutely amazing, everyone treats you like a person and they actually listen to you. Sheila has been nothing short of amazing and the most helpful person throughout this entire process. I’m updated on what I need to know with consistent appointments. I have surgery scheduled soon and couldn’t be happier. I HIGHLY recommend the weight loss center at NWH and HIGHLY recommend Dr. Partridge!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$30,463 Da Vinci Surgical System $29,963	DA VINCI SP $500
Medtronic, Inc.	$2,291 Signia $309	ENDO GIA ULTRA $160	LigaSure $94	$1,728
Covidien Sales LLC	$1,130 Sonicision $948	LigaSure $156	ReliaTack $27
CONMED Corporation	$916 CONMED Smoke Evacuation $800	AirSeal $116
Covidien LP	$284 iDrive $110	Battery-Powered Devices $109	CEEA $40	LigaSure $26
Other	$166 STRATAFIX $56	Saxenda $52	Phasix Mesh $37	Endoscopy Endocutters $17	Mechanical $4

**Types of Payments**
Education	$20,000
Travel and Lodging	$8,213
Food and Beverage	$4,148
Consulting Fee	$2,373
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$500
Other	$16

Biography

Dr. Sheila Partridge's specialties are general surgery and bariatric surgery. Dr. Partridge attended Weill Cornell Medical College and Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research (JIPMER) for medical school and subsequently trained at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for residency. These areas are among her clinical interests: sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic gallbladder removal, and robotic surgery. She is affiliated with Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Dr. Partridge's practice in Newton, MA is open to new patients as reported by Newton-Wellesley Hospital.