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Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Colon & Rectal Surgery

Temple University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: colorectal cancer, colectomy (colon resection), colonoscopy, and more.

3131 Kings Highway Suite 310
Brooklyn, NY 11234

(718) 951-9736

Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD is a general surgeon in Hamden, CT specializing in general surgery and colon & rectal surgery. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, The Derfner Foundation Ambulatory Surgery Center Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens, The Mount Sinai Hospital New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Mount Sinai West and Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Beth Israel.

Office Locations

Address:

2200 Whitney Avenue Suite 220
Hamden, CT 06518

Address:

3131 Kings Highway Suite 310
Brooklyn, NY 11234

Some issues Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD can help you with:

Colectomy (Colon Resection)

Colectomy is surgery to remove all or part of the colon, or the longest part of the large intestine. The colon may be affected by diseases such as cancer or inflammatory bowel disease. In a colectomy, all or part of the colon that is infected, blocked, or cancerous is removed.

A colectomy may be performed by laparoscopic or open surgery. A laparoscopic colectomy requires several small cuts on the abdomen, and uses a thin tube with a camera, called a laparoscope. Laparoscopic colectomies are less invasive than open procedures. For some individuals, a laparoscopic colectomy may not be possible, and instead an open colectomy is performed. In an open colectomy, a large incision is made on the abdomen. Open colectomies typically require longer recovery periods.

After the incisions are made, a portion of the colon is removed, and the remaining ends of the colon are attached to each other in a procedure called anastomosis. Waste can continue to travel through the body as normal. However, in some situations, it may be necessary for the end of the colon to be attached to an opening in the abdomen, called a stoma. This procedure is called an ostomy. Types of ostomies include:

Colostomy, in which the remaining portion of the colon is attached to the abdominal opening.
Ileostomy, in which the small intestine is attached to the abdominal opening.

An ostomy bag will be attached to the skin to collect waste. If the entire colon is removed, either an ileostomy is performed, or the small intestine is connected to the anus and waste may pass through as normal.

Stomas may be permanent or temporary. If the stoma is temporary, the ends of the colon will be rejoined in a later procedure. Temporary stomas are generally used to allow time for the colon to heal following surgery.

A colectomy may take between one and four hours. Following the procedure, patients will need to consume a liquid and low fiber diet before gradually returning to their normal diet. Patients will need to stay in the hospital for three to seven days for monitoring. Full recovery and return to normal activity may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

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.

gastrointestinal procedures	11
minimally invasive procedures	11

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	40

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
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

doctor visit	119
gastrointestinal procedures	32
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
minimally invasive procedures	32

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	65

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	27
Less than 65	13

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	16
Cancer	20

**Gender**
Male	60
Female	77

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	39
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

doctor visit	20

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	32

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	65
Dementia	20
Cancer	24

doctor visit	24
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96

**Gender**
Male	45
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	67
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	58
Dementia	44
Cancer	30

doctor visit	41
gastrointestinal procedures	18
hospital care	186
inpatient care	186
minimally invasive procedures	18

**Gender**
Male	53
Female	63

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	78
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	30
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	24
Less than 65	17

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	74
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	49
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	60
Dementia	40
Cancer	35

doctor visit	137
gastrointestinal procedures	70
hospital care	509
inpatient care	509
minimally invasive procedures	70

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD treated as a general surgeon in Hamden, CT were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

abscess drainage	23
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	88
gastrointestinal procedures	36
hospital care	200
incision and drainage	23
inpatient care	200
minimally invasive procedures	36
minor procedures	23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13
skin surgery	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD.

**Gender**
Female	33
Male	25

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	40
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	5
75 to 84	16
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	21

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD From 2015 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	39
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine. She completed residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Residency: Stony Brook University Medical Center and Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mount Sinai Health System

ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI

The Derfner Foundation Ambulatory Surgery Center Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens

The Mount Sinai Hospital New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai Mount Sinai West

Mount Sinai Morningside Mount Sinai Beth Israel

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. Julia Zakhaleva, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Oscar, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst Medicaid, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Medicaid, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Medicare - NJ, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare, VillageCareMax and Partners Health Plan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Julia Zakhaleva, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Oscar

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst Medicaid

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Medicaid

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Humana

Cigna

1199SEIU

Healthfirst Medicare

MetroPlus Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Centivo

Medicare - NY

Senior Whole Health

Oxford - Freedom and Liberty

Medicare - NJ

Hotel Trades

VNSNY Choice Medicare

VillageCareMax

Partners Health Plan

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$8,362 Da Vinci Surgical System $8,362
Medtronic, Inc.	$871 VersaOne $812	INTERSTIM $58
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$144 STRATTICE $126	AlloDerm $17
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$138 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $138
TEI Biosciences Inc	$106 SurgiMend $106
Other	$296 Humira $97	Exparel $87	ENSEAL $36	VAC VERAFLO $14	MOVANTIK $13	Other $49