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Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO

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Specializes in: Obstetrics & Gynecology

New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: pelvic floor repair, fibroids (leiomyoma), abdominal surgery, and more.

267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

(203) 384-3175

Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO is an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fairfield, CT specializing in obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO is affiliated with Yale New Haven Health and PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1735 Post Road
Fairfield, CT 06824

Address:

267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

Some issues Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.

Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.

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.

breast exam	44
cytology	40
doctor visit	16
gynecologic pathology	40
gynecologic procedures	44
preventive care	38

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	14
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	39
cytology	39
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	39
gynecologic procedures	39
preventive care	37

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	22
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	39
cytology	38
doctor visit	16
gynecologic pathology	38
gynecologic procedures	39
preventive care	36

**Age**
From 65 to 74	43
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	33
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	21
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	50
cytology	48
doctor visit	21
gynecologic pathology	48
gynecologic procedures	50
preventive care	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	49
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	62
cytology	60
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	60
gynecologic procedures	62
preventive care	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	73
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	31
cytology	30
doctor visit	24
gynecologic pathology	30
gynecologic procedures	31
preventive care	28

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	56
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	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

breast exam	54
cytology	55
doctor visit	36
gynecologic pathology	55
gynecologic procedures	54
preventive care	53

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	69
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	15

breast exam	153
cytology	145
doctor visit	73
gynecologic pathology	145
gynecologic procedures	153
lab tests	43
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	292
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO treated as an obstetrician and gynecologist in Fairfield, CT were preventive care, breast exam, gynecologic procedures and cytology.

breast exam	58
cytology	56
doctor visit	27
gynecologic pathology	56
gynecologic procedures	58
lab tests	43
pelvic imaging	20
preventive care	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	20
women's imaging	20

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	64

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	6
85 and over	0
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	40

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	39
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	1
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	12
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	1

Education & Training

Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers. She has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2000)

Residency: Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale New Haven Health

PHYSICIANS FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, LLC

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. Sapna Tandon, DO appears to accept the following insurance providers: TRICARE, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Cigna, ConnectiCare, Aetna, Anthem, Great-West Healthcare, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Health Net and Medicaid.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sapna Tandon, DO accepts the following insurance providers:

TRICARE

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

Cigna

ConnectiCare

Aetna

Anthem

Great-West Healthcare

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Health Net

Medicaid

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC	$142 CORVITE FE W QUATREFOLIC $40	Lorzone $27	DIVIGEL $23	$52
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$139 ClosureFast $111	VenaSeal $28
Duchesnay USA Incorporated	$119 Diclegis $100	Osphena $19
Exeltis, USA Inc.	$118 Vitafol Ultra $82	Slynd $37
Warner Chilcott LLC	$103 LO LOESTRIN $62	ESTRACE CREAM $23	ENABLEX $18
Other	$792 LO LOESTRIN FE $77	ESTRACE CREAM $68	CitraNatal $61	NEXPLANON $58	CERVIDIL $45	Other $484

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,379
Education	$35

Biography

Dr. Sapna Tandon works as an obstetrics & gynecology. She graduated from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with Yale New Haven Health.