Dr. Stephanie Wishnev, MD
SaveColon & Rectal Surgery ·
Female ·
55 y/o
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Dr. Stephanie Wishnev, MD is a colon & rectal surgery specialist in Las Vegas, NV and has been practicing for 23 years. She specializes in colon & rectal surgery, general surgery, and more.Read her story
Nevada Surgery and Cancer Care Center
6020 S Jones Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89118Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Health Plan of Nevada
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Sierra Choice
- UnitedHealthCare
- WellPoint
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Hemorrhoids
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more than 75% of peers
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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more than 75% of peers
Gastrointestinal Diseases
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more than 69% of peers
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Dr. Wishnev's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Wishnev "Dr. Stephanie Wishnev performs daVinci colorectal robotic surgery at MountainView Hospital Las Vegas Institute for Robotic Surgery."
Care Philosophy
This content was provided by Dr. Wishnev "We share a common philosophy of comprehensive care for a broad range of surgical and cancer related problems with a compassionate touch."
3 Specialties
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- General Surgery
- Surgery
2 Board Certifications
- Colon & Rectal SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
- General SurgeryAccredited by: American Board of Medical Specialties*
38 Conditions Treated
- Abdominal Disorders
- Abscess
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Disorders
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anal Prolapse
- Anorectal Abscess
- Cancer
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disorders
- Colon Polyp
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticular Diseases
- Diverticulitis
- Familial Colorectal Cancer
- Familial Polyposis
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lynch Syndromes
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Pilonidal Cyst
- Polyps
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Rectovaginal Fistula
- Secondary Malignancies
- Ulcer
- Ulcerative Colitis
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34 Procedures
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal Repair
- Appendectomy, Open
- Colectomy
- Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
- Colorectal Cancer Screening
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hernia Repair
- Interstim® Sacral Nerve Stimulator
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
- Laparotomy
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Proctosigmoidopexy With Robotic Assistance
- Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
- Restorative Proctocolectomy With Ileal-Anal J Pouch
- Sphincterotomy
- Surgery, Robotic Assisted
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Background Check
0 Malpractice Claims
No malpractice history found for Nevada.
0 Sanctions
No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- Northwestern Center Feinberg School of MedicineUndergraduate School | Graduated 1986
- Northwestern Center Feinberg School of MedicineMedical School | Graduated 1988
- Cleveland ClinicInternship Hospital | Completed 1989
- Cleveland ClinicResidency Hospital | Completed 1994
- Rob't Wood Johnson Medical SchoolFellowship Hospital | Completed 1995
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications
Dr. Wishnev has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- Spanish
- English
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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First and foremost, I would like to thank Dr. Wishnev for practically saving my life! From the very beginning, Dr. Wishnev listened to my concerns, explained here surgical plans, and was able to perform both surgeries successfully. Her bedside manners is top notch and you will know right away that...Read More
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Joseph Tan-Torres in Henderson , NV – Jul 01, 2018
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I had a wonderful experience with Dr. Wishnev. I think what I liked best was that she took the time to explain to me my condition and was patient enough to answer all the questions in a language that I could easily understand. She is an excellent doctor with a terrific bedside manner
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Henderson, NV – Nov 09, 2017
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Seeing a proctologist can be an embarrassing experience. Dr Wishnev is one of the rare Las Vegas doctors who actually takes the time to talk to you and who really seems to know what she's doing. It's weird to say my favorite doctor in Vegas is a proctologist, but so far I haven't found many other...Read More
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Las Vegas, NV – May 26, 2017
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In the beginning of 2016 I was in and out of the hospital for months at a time dealing with ulcerative colitis. Due to treatments not calming it down, it came to a conclusion that I would need to have surgery to remove my colon and be given an ostomy bag. Dr. Wishnev performed 3 surgeries on me:...Read More
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2Kaitlyn Patton in Las Vegas, NV – Apr 04, 2017
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My 17 year old daughter had severe ulcerative colitis and thanks to three successful surgeries done by Dr Wishnev, our daughter is finally living a normal life again. Dr Wishnev is one of the most professional and caring doctor Ii have ever met. She is an amazing doctor and would recommend...Read More
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Mrs. Patton in Las Vegas, NV – Mar 23, 2017
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