Leah H. Hellerstein, MD, MPH
Obstetrics and Gynecology
LGBTQ+ affirming provider
Accepting new patients
Sees patients age 18 and up
Penn Ob/Gyn Associates
Make an appointmentCall 800-789-7366
Penn Medicine Provider

About me

  • Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education and training

  • Medical School: University of Miami
  • Residency: MetroHealth Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University

What my patients think about me

Average Rating

489 reviews

Comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Penn Medicine.

November 2025
dr. hellerstein listened to what i said and addressed my concerns.
November 2025
a very positive experience and i look to continuing have her as my physician
November 2025
the doctor was pleasant and thorough, and we didn't feel rushed.
October 2025
she is a good provider who listens even though very rushed today

Insurance accepted

My Locations

Penn Medicine hospital privileges

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
  • Penn Presbyterian Medical Center: Has privileges to treat patients in the hospital.
Dr. Hellerstein is a Penn Medicine physician.

Qualifications and experience

Treatments and Conditions

My research

Wherley SD, Sheyn D, Hellerstein LH, Bauer H, Mangel J, Sears S, Shiber LD, Pollard R Telehealth vs Clinic Postoperative Visit After Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. , Int Urogynecol J, 36(6):1229-1236: 2025

Deitz RL, Hellerstein LH, St. George SM, Palazuelos D, Schimek TE A qualitative study of social connectedness and its relationship to community health programs in rural Chiapas, Mexico. , BMC Public Health, 20(1):852: 2020

Curry CL, Tse C, Billero V, Hellerstein L, Messore M, Fein L Knowledge and perceptions of Zika virus among reproductive-aged women after public announcement of local mosquito-borne transmission. , J Obstet Gynaecol Res, 44(3):503-508: 2018

Hellerstein LH, Sacks SM, Hellerstein DK Obstructive Uropathy from Complete Bladder and Bilateral Ureteral Incarceration within an Inguinal Hernia. , BMJ Case Reports, 2018:bcr2017222637: 2018

Bray JW, Aden B, Eggman AA, Hellerstein L, Wittenberg E, Nosyk B, Stribling JC, Schackman BR Quality of life as an outcome of opioid use disorder treatment: A systematic review. , J Subst Abuse Treat, 76:88-93: 2017