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Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD

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Specializes in: Urogynecology

Rush Medical College

Professional interests include: urinary retention, laparoscopic surgery, fecal incontinence, and more.

5140 N California Avenue Suite 605
Chicago, IL 60625

(773) 907-3038

Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD is an urogynecologist in Chicago, IL specializing in urogynecology. She graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD is affiliated with Swedish Hospital and SWEDISH COVENANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC.

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5140 N California Avenue Suite 605
Chicago, IL 60625

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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.

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.

Stress Urinary Incontinence

Stress urinary incontinence is a disorder in which the bladder leaks urine during activities that require exertion, such as lifting, laughing, coughing, and sneezing. Leakage occurs because the muscles responsible for holding urine have become weak. This type of incontinence will affect about one in three women at some point in their lives. It is particularly prevalent in women who have given birth vaginally, have been pregnant, are extremely overweight, or are in menopause. Although more women than men suffer from stress incontinence, men who have had prostate surgery are also at risk of developing this condition.

Treatments vary based on the severity of the incontinence. Mild to moderate leakage may be controlled by doing pelvic floor exercises, avoiding foods that can irritate the bladder, or taking medication. For severe incontinence, however, surgery may be necessary. The most common procedures for stress urinary incontinence are bladder suspension, artificial urinary sphincter surgery, and sling surgery.

Each of these procedures takes about an hour to an hour and a half. Patients will likely wake up with a catheter, a tube that drains urine, as swelling after surgery makes it difficult to urinate. Taking slow, short walks to keep the blood flow moving is usually encouraged within hours of the surgery. Although patients may return to work within seven to ten days after certain procedures, strenuous activities such as running and working out are not recommended for at least four to six weeks. In addition, patients should avoid lifting objects over 15 pounds for three months after any of these operations.

In The News

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catheterization	20
cytology	10
diagnostic procedures	22
doctor visit	425
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	10
gynecologic procedures	22
lab tests	179
minimally invasive procedures	10
placement of vaginal support device	20
preventive care	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
urologic procedures	129

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	14
Hispanic	36
Asian	18
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	24
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	46
Dementia	12
Cancer	7

catheterization	16
doctor visit	309
lab tests	126
urologic procedures	90

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	108
Black	0
Hispanic	37
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	22
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

catheterization	35
cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	8
doctor visit	403
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	8
lab tests	158
minimally invasive procedures	9
placement of vaginal support device	22
preventive care	13
urologic procedures	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	268
Black	0
Hispanic	78
Asian	46
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	176
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	50
Less than 65	90

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	45
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

anorectal procedures	12
breast exam	10
catheterization	34
cytology	14
diagnostic procedures	10
doctor visit	505
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	8
lab tests	214
minimally invasive procedures	186
neurostimulation	164
placement of vaginal support device	47
preventive care	14
urologic procedures	221

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	65
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	102
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	33
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	8

anorectal procedures	15
catheterization	38
cytology	19
diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	476
gynecologic pathology	19
lab tests	204
minimally invasive procedures	119
neurostimulation	121
placement of vaginal support device	53
preventive care	19
urologic procedures	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	130
Black	0
Hispanic	64
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	34
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	43
Dementia	14
Cancer	5

catheterization	45
cytology	11
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	431
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	11
lab tests	168
minimally invasive procedures	106
neurostimulation	108
placement of vaginal support device	44
preventive care	11
urologic procedures	138

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	132
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	25
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	29
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

catheterization	57
doctor visit	412
lab tests	142
minimally invasive procedures	101
neurostimulation	103
placement of vaginal support device	41
urologic procedures	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	41
Asian	19
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	33
Less than 65	21

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	9

catheterization	28
doctor visit	182
lab tests	50
placement of vaginal support device	12
urologic procedures	47

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	85
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	44
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

catheterization	14
doctor visit	260
lab tests	83
minimally invasive procedures	52
neurostimulation	54
urologic procedures	62

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD treated as an urogynecologist in Chicago, IL were lab tests, urologic procedures, neurostimulation and minimally invasive procedures.

anorectal procedures	13
breast exam	10
catheterization	31
cytology	13
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	378
excision	12
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	14
lab tests	147
minimally invasive procedures	85
neurostimulation	110
preventive care	13
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	12
urologic procedures	132

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	183

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	17
Non-Hispanic White	109
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	38
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	57
85 and over	22
Less than 65	28
65 to 74	72

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

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	3
Cancer	6
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD graduated from Rush Medical College. She completed residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. She is certified by the Board Certification: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecology, Urogynecology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Residency: John Stroger Hospital of Cook County

Board Certification: Board Certification: Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, Gynecology, Urogynecology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Swedish Hospital

SWEDISH COVENANT MANAGEMENT SERVICES INC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$418 Sacral Nerve Stimulation - Neuro $406	INTERSTIM $12
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$404 Vesicare $187	Myrbetriq $167	$50
Boston Scientific Corporation	$345 Solyx $331	GENESYS $14
AbbVie Inc.	$272 Liletta $255	ORIAHNN $18
Allergan Inc.	$199 BOTOX $125	LO LOESTRIN FE $36	Liletta $20	BOTOX OAB $19
Other	$1,477 NEXPLANON $179	Osphena $142	Orilissa $121	ALTIS $110	AirSeal $71	Other $853

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,818
Education	$152
Travel and Lodging	$144

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Shameem Abbasy, MD.

CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2013	$246.25	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited partnership interest
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2015	$8.84	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2016	$8.84	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest
CCPA Purchasing Partners, L.P.	2014	$8.84	Physician Covered Recipient	Limited Partnership Interest

Biography

Dr. Shameem Abbasy is a medical specialist in urogynecology. Dr. Abbasy's education and training includes medical school at Rush Medical College and residency at John Stroger Hospital of Cook County. Her clinical interests include urge incontinence (overactive bladder), urinary retention, and fecal incontinence. In addition to English, she speaks Medical Spanish. She is professionally affiliated with Swedish Hospital. According to Swedish Hospital, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in Chicago, IL.