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Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO

(3 Ratings)

Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1986)

Professional interests include: infertility, pelvic floor repair, fibroids (leiomyoma), and more.

1735 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

(203) 256-3990

Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fairfield, CT specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health, PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC and Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

1735 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Some issues Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

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.

breast exam	58
cytology	52
doctor visit	19
gynecologic pathology	52
gynecologic procedures	57
pelvic imaging	47
preventive care	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	47
women's imaging	48

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	117

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	84
cytology	81
doctor visit	34
gynecologic pathology	81
gynecologic procedures	83
pelvic imaging	112
preventive care	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	112
women's imaging	69

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	111
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	103
cytology	91
doctor visit	32
gynecologic pathology	91
gynecologic procedures	102
lab tests	15
pelvic imaging	78
preventive care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	78
women's imaging	46

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	302
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	13

breast exam	82
cytology	71
doctor visit	31
gynecologic pathology	71
gynecologic procedures	81
pelvic imaging	72
preventive care	69
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
women's imaging	50

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	143

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	129
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	95
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	15
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

breast exam	103
cytology	94
doctor visit	32
gynecologic pathology	94
gynecologic procedures	102
pelvic imaging	48
preventive care	92
ultrasound (sonogram)	48
women's imaging	49

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	178

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	113
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

breast exam	100
cytology	91
doctor visit	23
gynecologic pathology	91
gynecologic procedures	99
lab tests	13
pelvic imaging	38
preventive care	89
ultrasound (sonogram)	38
women's imaging	39

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	136
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	109
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	12

breast exam	75
cytology	69
doctor visit	30
gynecologic pathology	69
gynecologic procedures	74
pelvic imaging	32
preventive care	67
ultrasound (sonogram)	32
women's imaging	33

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	140

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	123
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	13
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	27
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

breast exam	122
cytology	119
doctor visit	71
gynecologic pathology	119
gynecologic procedures	121
pelvic imaging	46
preventive care	117
ultrasound (sonogram)	46
women's imaging	47

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	195

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	181
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	7
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

breast exam	306
cytology	288
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	156
excision	20
gynecologic pathology	288
gynecologic procedures	326
lab tests	87
minimally invasive procedures	20
pelvic imaging	169
preventive care	495
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	169
women's imaging	170

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fairfield, CT were preventive care, gynecologic procedures, breast exam and cytology.

breast exam	114
cytology	106
diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	49
excision	20
gynecologic pathology	106
gynecologic procedures	117
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	20
pelvic imaging	72
preventive care	129
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	72
women's imaging	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO.

**Gender**
Female	144
Male	0

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	117
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	30
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	95

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	40
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	10
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	14
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO graduated from Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1986. She completed residency at Bridgeport Hospital. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine (1986)

Residency: Bridgeport Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC

Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, Bridgeport Campus

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Health Net, NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT and NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Health Net

NORTHEAST HEALTH DIRECT, LLC

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

NORTHEAST HEALTH CARE ALLIANCE HMC

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO has a good overall rating with an average of 2.5 out of 5 stars based on 3 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Emily Blair, MD, DO from all over the web to help you find the right in Fairfield, CT.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Shionogi Inc	$86 Osphena $86
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$84 INTRAROSA $46	Makena $39
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$76 DIVIGEL $62	$15
CooperSurgical, Inc.	$59 Endosee $59
Exeltis, USA Inc.	$55 Vitafol Ultra $39	Slynd $16
Other	$517 ClosureFast $51	LO LOESTRIN FE $48	BRISDELLE $45	NEXPLANON $35	Vesicare $34	Other $303

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$794
Education	$84

Biography

Dr. Emily Blair practices obstetrics & gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Blair include colposcopy, menopause, and uterine prolapse. Dr. Blair is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health. Anthem, ConnectiCare, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Blair takes. She attended Des Moines University, College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at Bridgeport Hospital for residency. In addition to English, Dr. Blair (or staff) speaks Spanish, German, and French.