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Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS

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Specializes in: General Surgery, Trauma Surgery and Critical Care (Intensive Care Medicine)

Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2006)

Professional interests include: gallbladder removal surgery (cholecystectomy), bowel surgery, biliary disorders (gallbladder and bile ducts), and more.

267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

(203) 384-3273

Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS is a general surgeon in Bridgeport, CT specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery and critical care (intensive care medicine). He graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS is affiliated with Yale Medicine, Yale University and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

Address:

267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

Address:

800 Howard Avenue Yale Physicians Building
New Haven, CT 06519

Some issues Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS can help you with:

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Just because an abnormality such as a hernia has been found doesn't mean it has to be addressed, especially if you don't have bothersome symptoms and the procedure comes with complications, said...”—"Weighing risks of a major surgery: 7 questions older Americans should ask their surgeon", The Atlanta Journal-Constitution , January 2023

“Just because an abnormality such as a hernia has been found doesn't mean it has to be addressed, especially if you don't have bothersome symptoms and the procedure comes with complications, said...”—"Weighing risks of a major surgery: Seven questions older Americans should ask their surgeon", Philadelphia Inquirer, January 2023

“Just because an abnormality such as a hernia has been found doesn't mean it has to be addressed, especially if you don't have bothersome symptoms and the procedure comes with complications, said...”—"7 questions older Americans should ask before having major surgery", Las Vegas Review-Journal, January 2023

hospital care	46
inpatient care	46

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	19

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	54
Dementia	17
Cancer	0

hospital care	139
inpatient care	139

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	142

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	80
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	56
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	25
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	38
Dementia	31
Cancer	9

hospital care	358
inpatient care	358

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	37
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	94
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	65
Less than 65	57

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	22
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	43
Dementia	34
Cancer	18

hospital care	386
inpatient care	386

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	159

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	35
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	79
85 and over	88
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	25
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	37
Dementia	36
Cancer	16

hospital care	256
inpatient care	256

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	135

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	210
Black	28
Hispanic	21
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	74
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	43
Dementia	32
Cancer	14

hospital care	227
inpatient care	227

**Gender**
Male	106
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	154
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	60
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	30
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	44
Cancer	16

hospital care	232
inpatient care	232

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	126
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	47
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	42
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	47
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	35
Dementia	36
Cancer	13

hospital care	323
inpatient care	323

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2014 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS treated as a general surgeon in Bridgeport, CT were hospital care and inpatient care.

hospital care	245
inpatient care	245

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2014 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS.

**Gender**
Female	78
Male	76

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	14
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	123
Hispanic	5
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	38
75 to 84	39
Less than 65	30
65 to 74	44

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS From 2014 - 2021

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

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	29
Atrial Fibrillation	17
Dementia	23
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS graduated from Brown University, Alpert Medical School in 2006. He completed residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Brown University, Alpert Medical School (2006)

Residency: Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale Medicine

Yale University

Yale New Haven 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. Robert David Becher, MD, MS appears to accept the following insurance providers: CorVel, Great-West Healthcare, WellCare, MultiPlan, Community Care Network (CCN), United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Consumer Health Network, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Anthem, ConnectiCare, Focus Health Solutions, Prime Health, First Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Robert David Becher, MD, MS accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel

Great-West Healthcare

WellCare

MultiPlan

Community Care Network (CCN)

United Healthcare

Aetna

TRICARE

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Consumer Health Network

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Anthem

ConnectiCare

Focus Health Solutions

Prime Health

First Health

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

HUSKY

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Grifols USA, LLC	$141 Thrombate III $141

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$141

Biography

Dr. Robert Becher specializes in general surgery, trauma surgery, and critical care (intensive care medicine). Dr. Becher studied medicine at Brown University, Alpert Medical School. He is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health.