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Dr. Sierra J. Seaman, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology and general practice. She graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Sierra J. Seaman, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion.
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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New York, NY 10032
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
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:
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.
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:
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.
Dr. Sierra J. Seaman, MD graduated from University of Virginia School of Medicine. She completed residency at NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is certified by the OBGYN - Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Board Certification: OBGYN - Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Sierra J. Seaman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sierra J. Seaman, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Medicare, AgeWell, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, AETNA, Fidelis Care, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, RiverSpring, Quality Health Management, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, MVP Health Care, WellCare, MultiPlan, Aetna, Quality Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
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Dr. Sierra Seaman is a New York, NY physician who specializes in general practice and gynecology. In her practice, Dr. Seaman focuses on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. She is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. She is a graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine. According to Yext, she is currently accepting new patients at her office in New York, NY.
