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Dr. James N. Esserman, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Gynecology
University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1978)
Professional interests include: cervical cancer screening, sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing, annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), and more.
8950 SW 74th Court #2001
Miami, FL 33156

Dr. James N. Esserman, MD is a gynecologist in Miami, FL specializing in gynecology. He graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1978 and has 48 years of experience. Dr. James N. Esserman, MD is affiliated with Baptist Health and VITALMD GROUP HOLDING LLC.

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Office Locations

8950 SW 74th Court #2001
Miami, FL 33156
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Baptist Health

7500 Southwest 87th Avenue Suite 203
Miami, FL 33173
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Some issues Dr. James N. Esserman, MD can help you with:

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 

“James Esserman, a member of the Esserman family and an OB-GYN in Miami with over 30 years of experience, presented the award to Goodman and Jean Tuesday night.”—"South Florida Sun Sentinel journalists win second place at Esserman-Knight awards", South Florida Sun-Sentinel, June 2025
“Leading WISDOM's efforts in Miami is Esserman's brother Dr. James Esserman, an ob-gyn affiliated with Baptist Hospital and co-founder of South Florida Women's Care, and Dr. Michael Plaza, the...”—"Breast cancer vaccine would be a 'game-changer.' Clinical trials are happening in Miami", Miami Herald, May 2021

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

central DEXA
urinalysis

By Affordability:

X-rays

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Florida, Dr. James N. Esserman, MD performed more central DEXA, and urinalysis procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for X-rays that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2012 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 26
cytology 26
doctor visit 68
gynecologic pathology 26
gynecologic procedures 26
lab tests 70
musculoskeletal imaging 72
preventive care 26
X-rays 72

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2013 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 17
cytology 17
doctor visit 75
gynecologic pathology 17
gynecologic procedures 17
lab tests 81
musculoskeletal imaging 75
preventive care 17
X-rays 75

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 135
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 0
Hispanic 42
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 88
From 75 to 84 30
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2013

Hypertension 55
High Cholesterol 62
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 28
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2014 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 22
cytology 22
doctor visit 80
gynecologic pathology 22
gynecologic procedures 22
lab tests 72
musculoskeletal imaging 75
preventive care 22
X-rays 75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 132
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 83
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 89
From 75 to 84 31
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2014

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 21
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 27
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2015 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 21
cytology 21
doctor visit 69
gynecologic pathology 21
gynecologic procedures 21
lab tests 73
musculoskeletal imaging 90
preventive care 21
X-rays 90

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 184
Black 0
Hispanic 80
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 206
From 75 to 84 46
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2015

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 27
Depression 17
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 8
Osteoperosis 24
Atrial Fibrilation 9
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2016 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

cytology 11
doctor visit 77
gynecologic pathology 11
lab tests 77
musculoskeletal imaging 93
preventive care 11
X-rays 93

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 143
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 82
Black 0
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 98
From 75 to 84 34
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2016

Hypertension 58
High Cholesterol 59
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 34
Depression 23
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma 13
Osteoperosis 22
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2017 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 18
cytology 18
doctor visit 107
gynecologic pathology 18
gynecologic procedures 18
lab tests 94
musculoskeletal imaging 96
preventive care 18
X-rays 96

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 166
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 0
Hispanic 49
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 110
From 75 to 84 38
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2017

Hypertension 57
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 16
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 23
Atrial Fibrilation 7
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2018 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 23
cytology 23
doctor visit 135
gynecologic pathology 23
gynecologic procedures 23
lab tests 127
musculoskeletal imaging 147
preventive care 23
X-rays 147

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 161
Black 0
Hispanic 56
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 64
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2018

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 61
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 24
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 18
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 28
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 18
Dementia 0
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2019 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 27
cytology 28
doctor visit 160
gynecologic pathology 28
gynecologic procedures 27
lab tests 152
musculoskeletal imaging 137
preventive care 28
X-rays 137

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 247
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 177
Black 0
Hispanic 56
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 155
From 75 to 84 65
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2019

Hypertension 56
High Cholesterol 68
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 30
Depression 19
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 5
Osteoperosis 30
Atrial Fibrilation 5
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 8
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2020 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 14
cytology 14
doctor visit 141
gynecologic pathology 14
gynecologic procedures 14
lab tests 121
musculoskeletal imaging 110
preventive care 14
X-rays 110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 203
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 130
Black 0
Hispanic 44
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 135
From 75 to 84 48
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2020

Hypertension 54
High Cholesterol 63
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 6
Osteoperosis 31
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 7
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2021 were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 23
cytology 24
doctor visit 167
gynecologic pathology 24
gynecologic procedures 23
lab tests 128
musculoskeletal imaging 169
preventive care 24
X-rays 169

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 181
Black 0
Hispanic 66
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 174
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2021

Hypertension 59
High Cholesterol 72
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 29
Depression 18
Chronic Kidney Disease 19
Asthma 7
Osteoperosis 35
Atrial Fibrilation 4
Heart Failure 13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 6
Diabetes 17
Dementia 7
Cancer 12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL during 2022 were lab tests, X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

breast exam 18
cytology 18
doctor visit 168
gynecologic pathology 18
gynecologic procedures 18
lab tests 138
musculoskeletal imaging 126
preventive care 18
X-rays 126

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 252
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 173
Black 0
Hispanic 58
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 70
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD in 2022

Hypertension 60
High Cholesterol 75
Stroke 5
Ischemic Heart Disease 20
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 14
Asthma 9
Osteoperosis 39
Atrial Fibrilation 8
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 10
Diabetes 21
Dementia 0
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated as a gynecologist in Miami, FL were X-rays, musculoskeletal imaging, lab tests and breast exam.

breast exam 20
cytology 20
doctor visit 113
gynecologic pathology 20
gynecologic procedures 20
lab tests 103
musculoskeletal imaging 108
preventive care 20
X-rays 108

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 116
Ethnicity
Black / African American 0
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 123
Hispanic 41
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 45
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0
65 to 74 123

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. James N. Esserman, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. James N. Esserman, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and osteoperosis.

Hypertension 51
High Cholesterol 57
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 25
Depression 16
Chronic Kidney Disease 12
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 25
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 18
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 12
Dementia 0

Education & Training

Dr. James N. Esserman, MD graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1978. He completed residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine (1978)

Residency: Jackson Memorial Medical Center (1982)

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (1985)

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. James N. Esserman, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Baptist Health
VITALMD GROUP HOLDING LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. James N. Esserman, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. James N. Esserman, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Miami, FL. 

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General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Shionogi Inc $669 Osphena
$669
Amgen Inc. $426 Prolia
$404 		Repatha
$22
Pfizer Inc. $339 PVC
$142 		COLOGUARD
$54 		PREMARIN
$52 		MYFEMBREE
$29 		ABRYSVO
$23 		Other
$40
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $304 Mirena
$107 		Kyleena
$88 		Essure
$74 		Skyla
$36
Radius Health, Inc. $278 Tymlos
$265
$13
Other $3,194 LO LOESTRIN FE
$263 		RS Harmony Test Related Products
$181 		Orilissa
$147 		ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM
$137 		Diclegis
$114 		Other
$2,352
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $4,912
Education $269
Gift $30

Biography

Dr. James Esserman is a gynecology specialist in Miami, FL. Patient ratings for Dr. Esserman average 4.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include annual gynecological exam (well woman exam), labor and delivery (childbirth), and menopause. He is affiliated with South Miami Hospital and Baptist Hospital of Miami. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Miami, FL. Before performing his residency at Jackson Memorial Medical Center, Dr. Esserman attended the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Esserman's distinctions include: America’s Top Obstetricians & Gynecologists; Top Doctor, U.S. News & World Report; and Patient’s Choice Award, Patient’s Choice.

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