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Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics
Albany Medical College (1996)
Professional interests include: cryosurgery, ablation, uterine prolapse, and more.
267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD is a gynecologist in Guilford, CT specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from Albany Medical College in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD is affiliated with Yale Medicine, Yale University, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital and Yale New Haven Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

135 Goose Lane
Guilford, CT 06437

Address:

180 Westbrook Road
Essex, CT 06426

Address:

267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT 06610

Address:

365 Montauk Avenue
New London, CT 06320

Address:

40 Temple Street Suite 7a
New Haven, CT 06510

Some issues Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, 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.

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.

In The News 

“Dr. Steven Fleischman, an obstetrician at Yale-New Haven Hospital, said he had gone to the Legislature many times to complain about insurance rates that are driving his colleagues out of business. ''”—"Gov. Rowland Backs Doctors Seeking Cap In Lawsuits (Published 2003)", New York Times, March 2003

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Guilford, CT were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 21
cytology 16
doctor visit 48
gynecologic pathology 16
gynecologic procedures 21
preventive care 16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD.

Gender
Female 52
Male 0
Age
85 and over
75 to 84
Less than 65
65 to 74 39

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and cancer.

Hypertension 37
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease
Asthma
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 1
Atrial Fibrillation
Dementia
Cancer 3

Education & Training

Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1996. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1996)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale Medicine
Yale University
Lawrence + Memorial Hospital
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. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD 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. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CorVel
Great-West Healthcare
WellCare
MultiPlan
Community Care Network (CCN)
United Healthcare
Aetna
TRICARE
Oxford Health Plans
Medicare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.25 out of 5 stars based on 2 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Steven Jay Fleischman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Guilford, CT. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Astellas Pharma US Inc $797 Vesicare
$559 		Myrbetriq
$108 		Veozah
$36
$94
Pfizer Inc. $571 ESTRING
$232 		DUAVEE
$168 		PREMARIN ORALS
$72 		COLOGUARD
$46 		PVC
$38 		Other
$15
AbbVie, Inc. $406 Orilissa
$307 		Lupron
$77
$22
Vertical Pharmaceuticals, LLC $338 Divigel 1.0mg
$267 		DIVIGEL
$57 		CORVITE FE W QUATREFOLIC
$14
Allergan Inc. $159 LO LOESTRIN FE
$142 		ESTRACE CREAM
$16
Other $1,048 Osphena
$134 		SURGICAL
$126 		Skyla
$68 		INTRAROSA
$55 		FLUBLOK QUADRIVALENT NORTHERN HEMISPHERE
$50 		Other
$616
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $2,886
Education $433

Biography

Dr. Steven Fleischman sees patients in New Haven, CT, Bridgeport, CT, and New London, CT. His medical specialties are obstetrics and gynecology. His areas of expertise include colposcopy, menopause, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). He is affiliated with Yale Medicine and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fleischman obtained his medical school training at Albany Medical College and performed his residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He seems to honor Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. Dr. Fleischman welcomes new patients at his office inBridgeport, CT as reported by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital.

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