Leah H. Hellerstein, MD, MPH

Obstetrics and Gynecology

4.9 with 143 ratings

Sees patients age 18 and up

Speaks English and Spanish

Leah H. Hellerstein, MD, MPH

Obstetrics and Gynecology

4.9 with 143 ratings

Sees patients age 18 and up

Speaks English and Spanish

Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Dr. Hellerstein is a Penn Medicine physician.

Call 800-789-7366 Request Appointment

Female Sexual Dysfunction
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Perinatal Depression

Abnormal Pap Smear
Adnexal Mass
Adolescent Gynecology
Advanced Maternal Age
Amenorrhea
Anogenital Warts (Condyloma Acuminata)
Anovulation
Anovulatory Bleeding
Antepartum Care
Atrophic Vaginitis
Atypical Squamous Cells of Undetermined Significance Pap Smear
Bacterial Vaginosis
Bartholin's Cyst
Birth Control
Birth Control (Contraception)
Birth Control Counseling
Bladder Infection (Cystitis)
Breast Cancer Prevention and Risk Reduction
Breast Cancer Screening
Breast Examination
Breast Lumps and Tumors
Breast Pain
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding Problems
Cancer-Related Sexual Concerns
Cervical Biopsy
Cervical Conization
Cervical Dysplasia
Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia
Cervical Polyp
Cervicitis
Chlamydia Infections
Cholestasis of Pregnancy
Cold Knife Cone Biopsy of the Cervix
Colposcopy
Contraceptive Implant
C-Section (Cesarean Section)
Decreased Libido
Dermoid Cyst
Dyspareunia
Dysuria
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometrial Ablation
Endometrial Biopsy
Endometrial Hyperplasia
Endometriosis
Family Planning
Female Orgasmic Disorder
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Fibroid Tumors Removal
First Trimester Screening
Follicular Cyst of Ovary
Frequent Urinary Tract Infections
Genital Herpes
Gonorrhea
Gynecologic Disorders of Athletes
Gynecological Exam
Heavy Menstrual Periods
Heavy Periods (Menorrhagia)
HGSIL Pap Smear
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT)
Hot Flashes
Human Papilloma Virus
Hyperemesis
Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy
Hysterectomy
Hysteroscopic Myomectomy
Hysteroscopy
Imperforate Hymen
Intrauterine Device
Irregular Menstruation
Labial Adhesions
Labial Hypertrophy
Labor and Delivery
Laceration of Vagina
Lactation Disorders
Lactation Support
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Laparoscopic Myomectomy
Laparoscopic Salpingo Oophorectomy
Laparoscopy
Leiomyoma
LGSIL Pap Smear
Lichen Sclerosus
Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive
Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
Mastitis (Breast Infection)
Maternal Obesity
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Menstrual Disorders in Athletes
Menstrual Migraines
Menstruation
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Hysteroscopy
Miscarriage
Missed Periods
Morning Sickness
Multiple Pregnancy (Multiple Births)
Natural Birth
Nausea from Pregnancy
Nexplanon
Nexplanon Removal
Obstetrical Sonography
Office Gynecology
Oligomenorrhea
Oophorectomy
Oral Contraceptive Counseling
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian Cysts Removal
Ovarian Failure
Ovarian Torsion
Ovarian Tumors
Painful Menstrual (Dysmenorrhea)
Pap Smear
Partial Hysterectomy
Pelvic Abscess
Pelvic Floor Disorders
Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases
Pelvic Mass
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
Pelvic Pain
Perimenopause
Perinatal Depression
Perinatal Mental Health Disorders
Permanent Sterilization
Pessary
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
POP-Q Exam
Postcoital Bleeding
Postmenopausal Bleeding
Postpartum Check-Up
Postpartum Depression
Postpartum Mastitis
Postpartum Recovery
Preconception Counseling
Preeclampsia
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy Tests
Premature Menopause (Premature Ovarian Insufficiency)
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Prenatal Care
Prenatal Diagnosis
Prenatal Screening
Prenatal Ultrasound Scan
Preterm Labor
Preterm Premature Rupture of Membranes
Preventative Women's Healthcare
Previous Stillbirth
Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Prophylactic Oophorectomy
Pruritic Urticarial Papules and Plaques of Pregnancy (PUPP)
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection
Reproductive Health
Routine Gynecological Care
Secondary Amenorrhea
Septate Hymen
Sexual Dysfunction
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
Stress Urinary Incontinence
Suboxone Treatment in Pregnancy
Suction Curettage
Surgical Sterilization
Teenage Pregnancy
Tubal Ligation
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Twins
Urinary Incontinence
Uterine Anomaly in Pregnancy
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Counseling
Uterine Fibroids (Leiomyomas)
Uterine Myoma
Uterine Polyps (Endometrial Polyps)
Uterine Surgery
Vaginal Abscess
Vaginal Atrophy
Vaginal Biopsy
Vaginal Birth After Caesarean Section
Vaginal Bleeding
Vaginal Bleeding After Hysterectomy
Vaginal Delivery
Vaginal Discharge
Vaginal Dryness
Vaginal Hysterectomy
Vaginal Infections
Vaginal Infections (Vaginitis)
Vaginal Itching
Vaginal Pain
Vaginismus
Vulvar Abscess
Vulvar Diseases
Well Woman Visit
Women's Health

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Programs and Centers

Penn Medicine's programs and centers combine doctors from many disciplines to coordinate care from start to finish. Dr. Hellerstein is part of these programs:

Education and Training

Medical School: University of Miami

Primary Location

Penn Ob/Gyn Associates

Suite 371
3701 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104

Map Call 800-789-7366

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Penn Medicine Hospital Privileges

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.

Overall Ratings

out of 5 ; Ratings;

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Aetna US Healthcare
Centivo Health Plan
Cigna
Cigna HealthSpring
Clover Health Plan
Devon Health Services (Americare)
Gateway Health Plan
Geisinger Health Plan
Geisinger Medicaid
Global Medical Management
HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance, a Coventry Plan
HealthPartners
HealthPartners Medicare
HealthSmart
Highmark Blue Shield
Homestead Smart Health Plans/Claim Watcher
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
Humana / Choicecare
Humana / Medicare

Imagine Health 360
Independence Blue Cross (Keystone East)
Keystone First
Keystone First Medicare
NJ Qualcare
Oscar Health Plan of PA
Oxford Health Plan
PA Health and Wellness (Centene) Medicare
PA Medicaid
PA Medicare
Progyny, Inc.
Provider Partners Health Plan
Rail Road Medicare / Palmetto GBA
Tricare
United Healthcare
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
US Family Health Plan
Veterans Choice Program

Selected Publications

Deitz RL, Hellerstein LH, St. George SM, Palazuelos D, Schimek TE: A qualitative study of social connectedness and its relationship to community health programs in rural Chiapas, Mexico. BMC Public Health 20(1):852 : 2020.

Hellerstein LH, Sacks SM, Hellerstein DK: Obstructive Uropathy from Complete Bladder and Bilateral Ureteral Incarceration within an Inguinal Hernia. BMJ Case Reports 2018:bcr2017222637 : 2018.

Academic Contact Information

Penn Ob/Gyn Associates
3701 Market Street, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Patient appointments: 800-789-7366

American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, National
American Medical Association, National
Cleveland Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Local
Palm Beach County Medical Society, Local