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Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD

Accepting New Patients

(64 Ratings)

Specializes in: Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, Gynecology and Obstetrics

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Professional interests include: infertility, miscarriage, vomiting, and more.

523 N 3RD STREET
BRAINERD, MN 56401

(218) 828-7688

Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD is an infertility specialist in BRAINERD, MN specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD is affiliated with Essentia Health.

Office Locations

523 N 3RD STREET
BRAINERD, MN 56401

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13060 ISLE DRIVE
BAXTER, MN 56425

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Some issues Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Gynecologic Surgery

Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.

Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.

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.

In The News

“They were delivered by Dr. Steve Senica at Essentia Health-St. Joseph's Medical Center in Brainerd.”—"Now one year old, 2014's first babies double joy for Brainerd mom", Brainerd Dispatch, January 2015

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD treated as an infertility specialist in BRAINERD, MN during 2012 were X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	123
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD treated as an infertility specialist in BRAINERD, MN during 2013 were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	26
doctor visit	32
gynecologic procedures	26

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	95

**Age**
From 65 to 74	42
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2013

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	17
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	14
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	28

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	33

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2014

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
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

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	55

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	98

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2015

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	47
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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	55

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2016

Hypertension	31
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	29
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

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	47

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2017

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	38
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

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	47

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2018

Hypertension	30
High Cholesterol	26
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	23
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 Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	82

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	69

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2019

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD treated as an infertility specialist in BRAINERD, MN during 2020 were diagnostic procedures and gynecologic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	67
gynecologic procedures	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2020

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2021

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	33
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 Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD in 2022

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	35
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 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD treated as an infertility specialist in BRAINERD, MN were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, X-rays and musculoskeletal imaging.

breast exam	26
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	46
gynecologic procedures	19
musculoskeletal imaging	15
X-rays	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD.

**Gender**
Female	43
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	3
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	8

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	36
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	4
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine. He completed residency at Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine

Residency: Loyola University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Essentia Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.66 out of 5 stars based on 64 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven L. Senica, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in BRAINERD, MN.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-26

Patient verified via Press Ganey

He is very thorough. Appreciated the pictures after surgery and explained what in found. He is always friendly and makes you feel at ease. Listens to your concerns/questions.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-18

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Seneca addressed my symptoms and came up with a diagnosis and treatment plan that should bring me more comfort in the short term and future.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-08-31

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Senica is very knowledgeable, a good listener, and patient with questions and explanations.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-09

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Doc Senica was excellent in explaining and answers all my questions clearly

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation	$12 NEXPLANON $12

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$12

Biography

Dr. Steven Senica is a physician who specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, obstetrics, and gynecology. His areas of expertise include menopause, migraine, and uterine prolapse. Dr. Senica is affiliated with St. Joseph's Hospital and Essentia Health. He obtained his medical school training at Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Loyola University. His patients gave him an average rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). According to Doctor.com, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in Baxter, MN.