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Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD

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Specializes in: Gynecology and Obstetrics

University of Vermont College of Medicine (1999)

Professional interests include: prenatal care, laparoscopic surgery, labor and delivery (childbirth), and more.

150 South Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 294-1003

Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD is a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT specializing in gynecology and obstetrics. He graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1999 and has 27 years of experience. Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD is affiliated with Yale Medicine, Lawrence + Memorial Hospital, Yale University and Yale New Haven Health.

Office Locations

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

150 South Main Street
Wallingford, CT 06492

(203) 294-1003

(203) 284-3715

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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

2446 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518

(203) 248-4461

(203) 288-6761

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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

46 Prince Street Suite 105
New Haven, CT 06519

(203) 562-6741

(203) 562-2533

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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

5 Durham Road
Guilford, CT 06437

(203) 453-4766

(203) 453-6402

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Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

52 Washington Avenue
North Haven, CT 06473

(203) 234-7727

(203) 234-7114

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Some issues Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD 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.

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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2012 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	29
cytology	15
doctor visit	62
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	29
preventive care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2013 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	22
cytology	14
doctor visit	46
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	22
preventive care	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	13
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2013

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	26
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2014 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	38
cytology	22
doctor visit	26
gynecologic pathology	22
gynecologic procedures	38
preventive care	22

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	54

**Age**
From 65 to 74	29
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2015 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	46
cytology	33
doctor visit	27
gynecologic pathology	33
gynecologic procedures	46
preventive care	33

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	146

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	118
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	86
From 75 to 84	28
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2016 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	30
cytology	21
doctor visit	46
gynecologic pathology	21
gynecologic procedures	30
preventive care	21

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	61

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	50
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	12
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2017 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	44
cytology	15
doctor visit	44
gynecologic pathology	15
gynecologic procedures	44
preventive care	15

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	75

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	45
From 75 to 84	17
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2017

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	15
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2018 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	40
cytology	14
doctor visit	34
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	40
preventive care	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

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

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2018

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2019 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	43
cytology	17
doctor visit	17
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	43
preventive care	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	18
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2020 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	23
cytology	12
gynecologic pathology	12
gynecologic procedures	23
preventive care	12

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	43

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2021 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	35
cytology	13
gynecologic pathology	13
gynecologic procedures	35
preventive care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	56

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT during 2022 were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

breast exam	24
cytology	11
doctor visit	11
gynecologic pathology	11
gynecologic procedures	24
preventive care	11

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	44

**Age**
From 65 to 74	28
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated as a gynecologist in Wallingford, CT were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam	34
cytology	17
doctor visit	34
gynecologic pathology	17
gynecologic procedures	34
preventive care	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	60

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	31
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	35

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	4
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	3
Osteoporosis	2
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	9
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	1
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD graduated from University of Vermont College of Medicine in 1999. He completed residency at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He has a state license in Connecticut.

Medical School: University of Vermont College of Medicine (1999)

Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital

Licensed In: Connecticut

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Yale Medicine

Lawrence + Memorial Hospital

Yale University

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. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD 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), TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL, COMPWORKS, HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT, MANAGED COMP, TRICARE/CHAMPUS, HUSKY and PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD accepts 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)

TRICARE - HEALTH NET FEDERAL

COMPWORKS

HEALTHCARE VALUE MANAGEMENT

MANAGED COMP

TRICARE/CHAMPUS

HUSKY

PREFERRED HEALTH WORKS

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Hologic, LLC	$31,221 Sexually Transmitted Infectious Disease $6,600	NovaSure $4,800	Cervical Cancer Screening $3,720	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $177	$15,925
HOLOGIC INC	$20,588 Myosure $16,562	Cervical Cancer Screening $2,872	NovaSure $793	SECURVIEW DIAGNOSTIC WORKSTATION $325	APTIMA HPV $20	Other $16
Hologic Sales and Service, LLC	$3,303 NovaSure $3,300	ACESSA PROVU SYSTEM $3
Z-Medica, LLC	$2,077 Control+ $2,077
Covidien LP	$1,543 Instruments and Ligation $1,448	Access $96
Other	$2,957 Vessel Sealing $1,400	Osphena $351	Vesicare $164	Orilissa $161	DySIS V3 digital colposcope $138	Other $743

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$35,422
Honoraria	$13,612
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$7,400
Food and Beverage	$2,631
Travel and Lodging	$2,601
Other	$23

Research Payments

Dr. Sean M. Flaherty, MD, PhD has received 1 research payments totaling $1,750.

Biography

Dr. Sean Flaherty specializes in obstetrics and gynecology and practices in Hamden, CT, New Haven, CT, and Guilford, CT. His areas of expertise include labor and delivery (childbirth), vaginal prolapse, and cystocele (bladder prolapse). Dr. Flaherty's professional affiliations include Yale Medicine and Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. He seems to honor Anthem, ConnectiCare, Blue California, and more. He welcomes new patients at his office inHamden, CT as reported by Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Flaherty studied medicine at the University of Vermont College of Medicine. His medical residency was performed at Yale-New Haven Hospital. He is conversant in Spanish.