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Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD

(Lauren E. Stewart, MD)

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Specializes in: Urogynecology
Weill Cornell Medical College (2013)
Professional interests include: fistula, postpartum issues, excision, and more.
222 E. 41st Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD is a female pelvic medicine specialist in New York, NY specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2013 and has 12 years of experience. Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Urology Associates.

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Office Locations

Address:

222 E. 41st Street 11th Floor
New York, NY 10017

Some issues Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD can help you with:

Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal)

A hysterectomy is an extremely common surgery performed to remove the uterus. Sometimes the fallopian tubes, ovaries, or cervix will be removed as well. A woman who has had a hysterectomy will no longer have periods and cannot get pregnant.

There are a variety of reasons that women have hysterectomies, including:

  • Heavy bleeding or pain, such as that due to fibroids, endometriosis, or adenomyosis
  • Cancer
  • Prolapsed uterus, where the pelvic muscles can no longer completely hold the uterus in place

It is important to note that having any of these conditions does not necessarily mean that a hysterectomy is necessary. There are other available treatment options in most cases.

Although the uterus is responsible for a period, it is the ovaries that control the hormonal changes that women go through every month. So if a woman has a hysterectomy but keeps her ovaries, she might still experience hormonal swings every month even if she no longer has a period. Alternately, if a younger woman has a hysterectomy where her ovaries as removed, she will essentially be in immediate menopause.

A hysterectomy can be performed traditionally through one large cut in the abdomen, laparoscopically using tiny incisions and small tools, or through the vagina. Full recovery may take four to six weeks. After a hysterectomy, patients might experience sexual changes such as vaginal dryness or a change in libido. It is common to experience strong emotions after a hysterectomy, including both grief and relief. If a patient's ovaries were removed, they may be at higher risk for certain diseases, such as heart disease and osteoporosis. Taking hormonal birth control might reduce this risk.

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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD treated as a female pelvic medicine specialist in New York, NY were lab tests, urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures and anorectal procedures.

anorectal procedures 10
diagnostic procedures 10
doctor visit 305
lab tests 207
minimally invasive procedures 38
urologic procedures 133

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD.

Gender
Female 8
Male 0
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 6
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 1
Other
Age
85 and over
75 to 84 3
Less than 65
65 to 74 4

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 6
High Cholesterol 6
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 3
Depression 3
Chronic Kidney Disease 2
Asthma 1
Osteoporosis 1
Heart Failure 1
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 3
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College in 2013. She completed residency at University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College (2013)

Residency: University of Washington Affiliated Hospitals (2017)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2019)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone Urology Associates

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. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Local 1199, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Tricare, Magnacare, Oxford, Humana, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare Inc., 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, 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), MetroPlus Child Health Plus, Trustmark , MetroPlus Medicare, MetroPlus Medicaid, MetroPlus Health, 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), Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, 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, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, VillageCare, 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), River Spring Medicare HMP SNP, 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, 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, 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, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), Centerlight Pace Medicare HMO, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, 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, CenterLight Healthcare Select and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Lauren Elizabeth Stewart, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Local 1199
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Tricare
Magnacare
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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Coloplast Corp $598 ALTIS
$598
AbbVie Inc. $249 BOTOX
$249
Medtronic, Inc. $224 INTERSTIM
$224
Axonics, Inc. $112 Axonics r-SNM System
$112
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc. $62 OXLUMO
$62
Other $194 LOFRIC
$73 		JELMYTO
$47 		COLOGUARD DNA CAPTURE REAGENTS
$31 		Myrbetriq
$24
$19
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $978
Travel and Lodging $462

Biography

Dr. Lauren Stewart is a female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery specialist in New York, NY. Her areas of expertise include vaginal atrophy, rectocele (posterior prolapse), and cystocele (bladder prolapse). She appears to be in-network for Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. Dr. Stewart's education and training includes medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College and residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Washington. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.

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