Richard Bercik, MD
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520-8063
United States
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Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Biography
Dr. Bercik is a full-time Associate Professor at the Yale School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences. He is a member of the Section Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery in the Ob/Gyn department.
Dr. Bercik obtained his medical degree from the UMDNJ - New Jersey Medical School, and then completed his Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at New York University-Bellevue medical Center in New York City. Dr. Bercik remained at NYU-Bellevue as a faculty member instructing residents and fellows in advanced gynecologic surgery, incontinence evaluation and management, and pelvic reconstructive procedures. He was the Director of Gynecology and Chief of Service of OB/GYN at Bellevue Hospital Center in New York City, and Co-Director of the Urogynecology/Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery service at Bellevue prior to joining the Yale faculty. Dr. Bercik has extensive experience with vaginal, laparoscopic, and abdominal reconstructive procedures for conditions including urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and vaginal fistulae.
Dr. Bercik has participated in NIH-sponsored research protocols and published several articles relating to the management of these conditions. He continues to direct clinical research in new modalities for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Dr. Bercik is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Board-Certified buy the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Appointments
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
Associate Professor on TermPrimaryUrology
Assistant ProfessorSecondary
Other Departments & Organizations
- Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
- Urogynecology & Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
- Urology
- Yale Medicine
- Yale Ventures
Education & Training
- Residency
- New York Medical Center (1987)
- MD
- University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (1983)
Research
Research at a Glance
Yale Co-Authors
Publications Timeline
Leslie M. Rickey, MD, MPH
Oz Harmanli, MD
Hugh Taylor, MD
Stephen Thung
Publications
2024
TikTok misinformation and user engagement in female pelvic floor conditions
Stephan A, Hauc S, Marks V, Bercik R, Rickey L. TikTok misinformation and user engagement in female pelvic floor conditions. Neurourology And Urodynamics 2024, 43: 1956-1961. PMID: 38828831, PMCID: PMC11496003, DOI: 10.1002/nau.25519.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricConceptsFemale pelvic floorUser engagementDistributing medical informationConsumer health informationHealth informationPelvic floor conditionsPelvic organ prolapseUrinary tract infectionSocial media platformsContent creationQuality of consumer health informationTikTok videosQuality of informationVideoUsersCross-sectional studyOrgan prolapseOveractive bladderPelvic floorTract infectionsHigher engagementMedical informationMedia platformsPoor qualityInclusion criteria
2022
Voided Volume for Assessment of Bladder Emptying After Female Pelvic Floor Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Popiel P, Getaneh F, Yeh J, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. Voided Volume for Assessment of Bladder Emptying After Female Pelvic Floor Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Urogynecology 2022, 28: 811-818. PMID: 36409638, DOI: 10.1097/spv.0000000000001230.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsUrogynecologic surgeryRF groupVoided volumeSV groupUrinary tract infection rateAssessment of bladderUrinary tract infectionML of salinePelvic floor surgerySpontaneous VTVoid trialBaseline characteristicsCatheter removalPrimary outcomePrior hysterectomyTract infectionsUrinary incontinenceControlled TrialsFemale pelvic floor surgeryPatient satisfactionUrogynecologic proceduresFailure rateSurgeryInfection rateGroup SV
2020
41: Sling plication for persistent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling
Suh C, Rickey L, Bercik R, Harmanli O. 41: Sling plication for persistent stress urinary incontinence after midurethral sling. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 222: s848-s849. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2019.12.190.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2011
Cost-Effectiveness of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Extended Release Tolterodine for Overactive Bladder
Chen HW, Bercik RS, Werner EF, Thung SF. Cost-Effectiveness of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Extended Release Tolterodine for Overactive Bladder. Journal Of Urology 2011, 187: 178-184. PMID: 22100006, DOI: 10.1016/j.juro.2011.09.052.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPercutaneous tibial nerve stimulationTibial nerve stimulationQuality of lifeExtended release tolterodineIncremental cost-effectiveness ratioNerve stimulationTolterodine EROveractive bladderCost-effectiveness ratioSide effectsUrinary incontinencePercutaneous tibial nerve stimulation therapyTherapy side effectsSignificant side effectsCost-effectiveness modelMaintenance therapyImproved continencePrimary outcomeClinical circumstancesStimulation therapyMedical costsReduced qualityTherapy terminationBladderSocietal perspectiveOne-year objective and functional outcomes of a randomized clinical trial of vaginal mesh for prolapse
Sokol AI, Iglesia CB, Kudish BI, Gutman RE, Shveiky D, Bercik R, Sokol ER. One-year objective and functional outcomes of a randomized clinical trial of vaginal mesh for prolapse. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 206: 86.e1-86.e9. PMID: 21974992, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2011.08.003.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsVaginal prolapse repairQuality of lifeReoperation rateMesh exposureProlapse repairSimilar recurrence ratesHigher reoperation rateRandomized clinical trialsProlapse stageEvaluable participantsPrimary outcomeSecondary outcomesBulge symptomsVaginal repairRecurrence rateFunctional outcomeSubjective improvementClinical trialsMesh repairVaginal meshTraditional repairMonthsOutcomesWomenProlapse
2009
Ischiorectal abscess and ischiorectal-vaginal fistula as delayed complications of posterior intravaginal slingplasty: a case report.
Chen HW, Guess MK, Connell KA, Bercik RS. Ischiorectal abscess and ischiorectal-vaginal fistula as delayed complications of posterior intravaginal slingplasty: a case report. The Journal Of Reproductive Medicine 2009, 54: 645-8. PMID: 20677486.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPosterior intravaginal slingplastyIntravaginal slingplastyIschiorectal abscessSling erosionPosterior intravaginal slingRight buttock painRight ischiorectal fossaVaginal fistula repairTotal vaginal hysterectomyPosterior vaginal prolapsePelvic organ prolapseLong-term safetyCopious vaginal dischargeMesh-augmented anterior repairMagnetic resonance imagingButtock painGradual symptomsSUSPEND trialMonth followupRight buttockVaginal hysterectomyAnterior repairApical prolapsePelvic abscessSurgical managementHOXA11 Promotes Fibroblast Proliferation and Regulates p53 in Uterosacral Ligaments
Connell KA, Guess MK, Chen HW, Lynch T, Bercik R, Taylor HS. HOXA11 Promotes Fibroblast Proliferation and Regulates p53 in Uterosacral Ligaments. Reproductive Sciences 2009, 16: 694-700. PMID: 19372592, PMCID: PMC3107841, DOI: 10.1177/1933719109334260.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsCell proliferationExtracellular matrix proteinsTumor suppressor geneECM genesExpression of HOXA11Cell cycleMatrix proteinsSuppressor geneMurine fibroblastsRegulate p53Phenotypic abnormalitiesGenesHOXA11Rate of proliferationHOXA11 expressionExpressionP53ProliferationExpression of p53Fibroblast proliferationKey support structuresProteinHomeostasisDevelopment of POPBetter understandingDiminished vaginal HOXA13 expression in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Connell KA, Guess MK, Tate A, Andikyan V, Bercik R, Taylor HS. Diminished vaginal HOXA13 expression in women with pelvic organ prolapse. Menopause The Journal Of The North American Menopause Society 2009, 16: 529-533. PMID: 19423998, PMCID: PMC2704499, DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e31818fb0c2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPelvic organ prolapsePremenopausal controlsPremenopausal womenOrgan prolapseHOXA13 expressionPOP groupExpression of HOXA13Real-time polymerase chain reactionExtracellular matrix metabolismEstrogen therapyPostmenopausal womenYounger patientsLeuprolide groupSmoking cessationLeuprolide acetatePolymerase chain reactionBiopsy specimensPreventive strategiesGenetic predispositionVaginal expressionProlapseMatrix metabolismWeight lossWomenVagina
2008
HOXA11 is critical for development and maintenance of uterosacral ligaments and deficient in pelvic prolapse
Connell KA, Guess MK, Chen H, Andikyan V, Bercik R, Taylor HS. HOXA11 is critical for development and maintenance of uterosacral ligaments and deficient in pelvic prolapse. Journal Of Clinical Investigation 2008, 118: 1050-1055. PMID: 18274672, PMCID: PMC2242622, DOI: 10.1172/jci34193.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
2007
Anterior intravaginal slingplasty tunneller device for stress incontinence and posterior intravaginal slingplasty for apical vault prolapse: a 2-year prospective multicenter study
Vardy MD, Brodman M, Olivera CK, Zhou HS, Flisser AJ, Bercik RS. Anterior intravaginal slingplasty tunneller device for stress incontinence and posterior intravaginal slingplasty for apical vault prolapse: a 2-year prospective multicenter study. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2007, 197: 104.e1-104.e8. PMID: 17618778, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2007.03.056.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsPosterior intravaginal slingplastyPelvic Floor Impact QuestionnaireCough stress testProspective multicenter studyIntravaginal slingplastyStress incontinenceMulticenter studyImpact QuestionnaireNegative cough stress testPelvic organ prolapse quantitationPelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire scoresVaginal mesh extrusionUrodynamic stress incontinenceRate of perforationStress testApical prolapseApical supportVault prolapseQuestionnaire scoresStress test resultsMesh extrusionPatientsMonthsEarly extrusionIncontinence
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
honor Best Doctors in Connecticut
National AwardConnecticut MagazineDetails04/01/2020United Statesactivity Journal of Urology
Journal ServiceReviewerDetails2017 - 2019honor Excellence in Surgical Teaching Award
Regional AwardBridgeport HospitalDetails06/06/2019United Stateshonor Best Doctors in Connecticut (Connecticut Magazine)
Regional AwardBest Doctors OrganizationDetails04/01/2019United Stateshonor APGO Excellence in Teaching Award
National AwardAssociation of Professors in Obstetrics and GynecologyDetails06/07/2018United States
Clinical Care
Overview
Richard S. Bercik, MD, is an expert on such female pelvic floor disorders as urinary incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Approximately 20 million American women experience loss of bladder control, while about 3 million women will have organ prolapse. “We have the ability to markedly improve a patient's quality of life and to help her return to normal function,” Dr. Bercik says.
Dr. Bercik treats patients with such conditions as prolapse, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence and accidental bowel leakage. He focuses his clinical research on advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgery, pelvic floor reconstruction, vaginal hysterectomy for the enlarged/fibroid uterus and vaginal fistulae.
He is an assistant professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences, and of urology at Yale School of Medicine. In addition to seeing patients, he lectures and works internationally to provide minimally invasive approaches for stress urinary incontinence and vaginal repair surgery.
Clinical Specialties
Fact Sheets
Pelvic Organ Prolapse
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Board Certifications
Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Latest Certification Date
- 2023
- Original Certification Date
- 2013
Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Certification Organization
- AB of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Latest Certification Date
- 2023
- Original Certification Date
- 1989
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520-8063
United States
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