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Dr. Julie Drolet, MD

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Specializes in: Urogynecology
University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine (1988)
Professional interests include: uterine prolapse, rectocele (posterior prolapse), robotic surgery, and more.
100 Hospital Road Suite 200
Patchogue, NY 11772

Dr. Julie Drolet, MD is an urogynecologist in Patchogue, NY specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine in 1988 and has 36 years of experience. Dr. Julie Drolet, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

100 Hospital Road Suite 200
Patchogue, NY 11772

Address:

889 East Main Street
Riverhead, NY 11901

Some issues Dr. Julie Drolet, MD can help you with:

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.

Pessary

A pessary is a device that is inserted into the vagina to relieve symptoms associated with mild to moderate pelvic organ prolapse, a condition in which the womb, bladder, or rectum bulges into the vaginal canal. This device is made of either rubber or plastic and is a safe, nonsurgical way to provide support for prolapsed organs.

Pessaries come in different shapes and sizes, and finding the right one can take some trial and error. Before a pessary fitting, patients will be examined and evaluated based on prolapse-related symptoms they may be experiencing, which may include discomfort, urine leakage when sneezing or coughing, and trouble keeping tampons in.

The following tips can help guide the process of finding the right fit:

  • Once in place, patients should not be able to feel the device at all. If there is even slight pressure, patients should let their healthcare provider know, and she will find a pessary of a different size or shape.
  • The pessary should not fall out with sneezing, coughing, jumping, or squatting. While getting fitted, patients should try jumping or squatting to see if the device will fall out. If it does, a different pessary will be inserted until they find one that stays in place.
  • Patients and their healthcare providers should make sure the device is improving symptoms by having a check-up 5 to 15 days after it is inserted. If there is no improvement, patients may have to be re-fitted with a different pessary, or patients may be asked to consider surgical options.

The device should be kept clean to avoid issues like vaginal odor, discharge, or irritation. To clean a pessary, it must be taken out and washed with soap and water. Healthcare providers will instruct patients on how to remove and reinsert the device. If patients are unable to do this on their own, they will need to get it done at the doctor's office at least once every two months.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Julie Drolet, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Julie Drolet, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Patchogue, NY were lab tests, urologic procedures, gynecologic procedures and breast exam.

anorectal procedures 36
application of medication for vaginal infection 58
bladder distention 12
breast exam 84
cytology 80
diagnostic procedures 40
doctor visit 531
excision 20
gastrointestinal procedures 13
gynecologic pathology 80
gynecologic procedures 91
implant surgery 13
lab tests 335
minimally invasive procedures 58
neurostimulator lead placement 14
neurostimulator replacement 13
pelvic imaging 75
peripheral nerve stimulator replacement 13
potassium test 67
preventive care 80
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 20
ultrasound (sonogram) 75
urologic procedures 151
vaginal irrigation (douche) 58
women's imaging 44

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Drolet, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 229
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 160
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 61
85 and over 20
Less than 65 26
65 to 74 121

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Julie Drolet, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension 50
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 9
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Cancer 7
Dementia 3

Education & Training

Dr. Julie Drolet, MD graduated from University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine in 1988. She completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine (1988)

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (1996)

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Julie Drolet, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health

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. Julie Drolet, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: 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, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, WellCare Medicare, WellCare, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, Fidelis Care, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, 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), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Partners Health Plan FIDA, Meritain Health, CenterLight Healthcare DIRECT, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Partners Health Plan Medicare, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., CenterLight Healthcare PACE, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hamaspik Choice Medicare DSNP, Medicare Part A and B, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, VNS NY Choice Select Health, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Oxford Metro, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, Longevity Health Plan Medicare, WTC Health Program, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Julie Drolet, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

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
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AbbVie, Inc. $25,843 Orilissa
$25,843
Intuitive Surgical, Inc. $3,517 Da Vinci Surgical System
$3,517
Coloplast Corp $1,620 ALTIS
$1,620
AbbVie Inc. $1,111 ORIAHNN
$1,073 		Orilissa
$38
Axonics, Inc. $607 Bulkamid
$307 		Axonics
$240 		Axonics r-SNM System
$60
Other $496 Myrbetriq
$116 		INTERSTIM
$64 		ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$43 		MYFEMBREE
$34 		BOTOX
$32 		Other
$207
Types of Payments
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $19,950
Travel and Lodging $7,894
Education $3,088
Food and Beverage $2,262

Biography

Dr. Julie Drolet is a specialist in urogynecology. Before completing her residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Montreal, Dr. Drolet attended medical school at the University of Montreal Faculty of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Drolet include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), rectocele (posterior prolapse), and vaginal atrophy. She seems to honor Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, as well as other insurance carriers. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.

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