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Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD

(Christine J. Ren-Fielding, MD)
Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery
Tufts University School of Medicine (1993)
Professional interests include: minimally invasive surgery, acid reflux (GERD), abdominal surgery, and more.
530 FIRST AVENUE SUITE 10S
New York, NY 10016

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD is a bariatric surgeon in New York, NY specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. She graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993 and has 32 years of experience. Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Weight Management Program.

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Office Locations

Address:

530 FIRST AVENUE SUITE 10S
New York, NY 10016

Address:

7 Petrus Avenue
Staten Island, NY 10312

Some issues Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, 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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"There is an explosion of demand from people who are struggling to keep their weight in control," said bariatric surgeon Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, director of NYU Langone's Weight Management...”—"'We need it to live!': Fighting the prescription drug shortage in America", NBC 6 South Florida, October 2024
“After several unsuccessful attempts to lose weight, Lesser was referred to Dr. Christine J. Ren-Fielding, a bariatric surgeon at NYU Langone Health in New York City.”—"Semaglutide vs. Weight Loss Surgery: Which Is Better?", Washington Top News, June 2024
“February 2024: Announced that the first surgeries utilizing the company's next generation, enhanced Lap-Band(r) 2.0 FLEX, were successfully performed by Adam Smith, D.O., Bariatric Surgery...”—"ReShape Lifesciences(r) Reports First Quarter Ended March 31, 2024 Financial Results and Provides Corporate Update", KTLA 5, May 2024

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit 192

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD.

Gender
Male 65
Female 133
Ethnicity
Black / African American 17
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 161
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 2
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 8
Less than 65 51
65 to 74 127

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 52
High Cholesterol 51
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 32
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 11
Osteoporosis 7
Heart Failure 12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 39
Atrial Fibrillation 7
Dementia
Cancer 8

Education & Training

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1993. She completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. She has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (1999)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Weight Management Program

Insurance Information

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Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Local 1199, Hotel Trades Council, Fidelis Care, HIP, Healthfirst, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Anthem BCBS Health Plus, Tricare, Magnacare, Oxford, Humana, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, MetroPlusHealth, Sedgwick WTC, VA Community Care Network, Medicaid of New York, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wellcare, Qualcare Inc., Emblem, Railroad Medicare, Connecticare, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, Medicaid Managed Care, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, MetroPlusHealth Medicare, Qualcare Inc, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, American Plan Administrators, MetroPlusHealth Gold, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Nippon Life-Aetna, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, MetroPlusHealth Medplus Plan Exchange, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Aetna POS (American Express Employer), BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, AETNA EPO (NYULH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, MetroPlusHealth Child Health Plus, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 3 and 4, Aetna Signature Administrators PPO, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, MetroPlusHealth Goldcare, MetroPlusHealth Gold Plus Plan Exchange, MetroPlusHealth Essential Plan 1 and 2, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, Nippon Life of America-Aetna, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., Aetna International, Medicare Part A and B, MetroPlusHealth Bronze Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, WellNet, Aetna Student Plan, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, MetroPlusHealth Platinum Plus Plan Exchange, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, MetroPlusHealth Silver Plus Plan Exchange, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Local 1199
Hotel Trades Council
Fidelis Care
HIP
Healthfirst
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, 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. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $18,415 DA VINCI SP
$10,750 		Da Vinci Surgical System
$6,665 		DAVINCI XI
$1,000
APOLLO ENDOSURGERY INC $16,812 Orbera
$14,077 		Overstitch
$1,176 		Overstitch and or LapBand
$1,111 		LapBand
$230 		LAP-BAND
$191 		Other
$27
Allergan Inc. $7,046 LAP-BAND
$7,046
ReShape Lifesciences Inc. $5,250
$5,250
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc. $3,980 SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple
$1,644 		SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple Line Reinforcement
$1,421 		SYNECOR Biomaterial
$229 		BIO-A Tissue Reinforcement
$208 		GORE ENFORM Preperitoneal Biomaterial
$165 		Other
$312
Other $11,629 LapBand
$3,809 		ECHELON FLEX Stapler
$1,251 		Endoscopy: Endocutters
$329 		Endo Stapling
$261 		Saxenda
$214 		Other
$5,766
Types of Payments
Travel and Lodging $16,097
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $15,290
Food and Beverage $14,443
Consulting Fee $12,175
Education $5,010
Other $118

Research Payments

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding, MD has received 33 research payments totaling $309,366.

Biography

Dr. Christine Ren-Fielding works as a general surgery and bariatric surgery. Her clinical interests include bypass surgery, stomach problems, and bloodless medicine/transfusion-free surgery. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health. After completing medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine, Dr. Ren-Fielding performed her residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Ren-Fielding takes.

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