RichardStevenBercikMD

General Gynecology, Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Surgery, Urogynecology & Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Associate Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences and of Urology Yale School of Medicine Interim Chair OB/GYN Bridgeport Hospital

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Office
800 Howard Ave
Yale Physicians Building- 3rd Floor
New Haven, CT 06519
Phone+1 203-785-4176

Fax+1 203-785-5886
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Summary

Dr. Richard Bercik is an obstetrician/gynecologist in New Haven, CT and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Bridgeport Hospital and St. Vincent's Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice 34 years. He specializes in general gynecology, minimally invasive / endoscopic surgery, and urogynecology & pelvic reconstructive surgery and is experienced in chronic pelvic pain, female sexual dysfunction, general gynecology, urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Education & Training

NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1983 - 1987
Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1983
Georgetown UniversityBS, Biology, Cum Laude, 1975 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 1994 - 2026
CA State Medical License 2017 - 2025
CT State Medical License 2002 - 2024
NJ State Medical License 1985 - 2017
NY State Medical License 1984 - 2014
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Best Surgical Educator YNHH / Bridgeport OB/GYN, 2014
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012-2013
Nathan Kase Award-Outstanding OB/GYN Faculty Yale School of Medicine, 2007
Faculty Award CREOG National, 2005
Outstanding Faculty Teaching Award NYU OB/GYN Residency Program, 1994
Phi Beta Kappa Washington, D.C. Chapter, 1979
Rhodes Scholar Candidate Georgetown University, 1979
Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
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Clinical Trials

Study of the Elevate Anterior and Apical Prolapse Repair System Compared to Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
Terminated
Phase 4
Study of the Elevate Apical and Posterior Prolapse Repair System Compared to Native Tissue Repair for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Start of enrollment: 2014 Apr 01
Terminated
Phase 4

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

24 citations
Cost-Effectiveness of Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation Versus Extended Release Tolterodine for Overactive Bladder
Heidi W. Chen, Richard Bercik, Erika F. Werner, Stephen F. Thung> ;The Journal of Urology. 2012 Jan 1
64 citations
One-year objective and functional outcomes of a randomized clinical trial of vaginal mesh for prolapse
Andrew I. Sokol, Cheryl B. Iglesia, Bela I. Kudish, Robert E. Gutman, David Shveiky, Richard Bercik, Eric R. Sokol> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Jan 1
10 citations
Ischiorectal abscess and ischiorectal-vaginal fistula as delayed complications of posterior intravaginal slingplasty: a case report.
Heidi Wen-Chu Chen, Marsha K. Guess, Kathleen A. Connell, Richard Bercik> ;The Journal of Reproductive Medicine. 2009 Oct 1
7 citations
Diminished vaginal HOXA13 expression in women with pelvic organ prolapse
Kathleen A. Connell, Marsha K. Guess, Alison Tate, Vaagn Andikyan, Richard Bercik, Hugh S. Taylor> ;Menopause. 2009 May 1
19 citations
HOXA11 promotes fibroblast proliferation and regulates p53 in uterosacral ligaments.
Kathleen A. Connell, Marsha K. Guess, Heidi W. Chen, Tara Lynch, Richard Bercik, Hugh S. Taylor> ;Reproductive Sciences. 2009 Apr 16
55 citations
HOXA11 is critical for development and maintenance of uterosacral ligaments and deficient in pelvic prolapse
Kathleen A. Connell, Marsha K. Guess, Heidi Chen, Vaagn Andikyan, Richard Bercik, Hugh S. Taylor> ;The Journal of Clinical Investigation. 2008 Mar 3
17 citations
Anterior intravaginal slingplasty tunneller device for stress incontinence and posterior intravaginal slingplasty for apical vault prolapse: a 2-year prospective multi...
Michael D. Vardy, Michael Brodman, Cedric K. Olivera, Huan-Sue Zhou, Adam J. Flisser, Richard Bercik> ;American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2007 Jul 1
3 citations
Increased rates of chorioamnionitis with extra-amniotic saline infusion method of labor induction.
Kenneth A. Levey, Andrew P. Mackenzie, Courtney D. Stephenson, Richard Bercik, Edward Kuczynski, Edmund F. Funai> ;Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2004 Apr 1
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Journal Articles

Cost-effectiveness of percutaneous tibial nerve stimulation versus extended-release tolterodine for overactive bladder
Chen HW, Bercik RS, Werner EF, Thung SF, J Urol, 11/16/2011
Ischiorectal Abscess and Ischiorectal-Vaginal Fistula as Delayed Complications of Posterior Intravaginal Slingplasty
Chen HC, Guess MK, Connell KA, Bercik RS, J Reprod Med, 10/1/2009
Anterior Intravaginal Slingplasty Tunneller Device for Stress Incontinence and Posterior Intravaginal Slingplasty for Apical Vault Prolapse: A 2-Year Prospective Multi...
Vardy M, Brodman M, Olivera C, Zhou H, Flisser A, Bercik R, Am. J. OB GYN, 7/1/2007
Increased Rates of Chorioamnionitis with Extramaniotic Saline Infusion Method of Labor Induction
MacKenzie A, Levey K, Stephenson C, Bercik R, Funai E, Goldstein J, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 4/1/2004
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