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Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Professional interests include: uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

(212) 305-2376

Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD is an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Address:

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019

Address:

622 W 168th Street Penthouse 16
New York, NY 10032

Some issues Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

breast exam	13
gynecologic procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

breast exam	12
gynecologic procedures	12

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

breast exam	13
gynecologic procedures	13

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	30

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

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	20

breast exam	16
gynecologic procedures	16

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	27

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

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	34

**Age**
From 65 to 74	19
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
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

breast exam	15
gynecologic procedures	15

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	24

breast exam	33
doctor visit	14
gynecologic procedures	33

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York, NY were breast exam and gynecologic procedures.

breast exam	17
doctor visit	14
gynecologic procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD.

**Gender**
Female	21
Male	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	6

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD From 2014 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD treated were hypertension and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	13
High Cholesterol	8
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD graduated from Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed residency at Columbia University Medical Center. She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons

Residency: Columbia University Medical Center

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

ColumbiaDoctors

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, Aetna, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, MVP Health Care, UnitedHealthcare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, AgeWell and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hemashi Kashila Perera, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MagnaCare

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

Aetna

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Healthfirst

Cigna

Quality Health Management

1199SEIU

MVP Health Care

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

RiverSpring

Amida Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

AgeWell

VNSNY CHOICE

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Biography

Dr. Hemashi Perera is an obstetrics & gynecology specialist. Her clinical interests include sexually transmitted diseases (STds), menopause, and annual gynecological exam (well woman exam). Dr. Perera is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. She usually honors Amerigroup, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. Perera's practice in New York, NY is open to new patients as reported by ColumbiaDoctors. She attended medical school at Columbia University, College of Physicians and Surgeons. For her residency, Dr. Perera trained at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Perera is conversant in Spanish.