A World-Class, Interdisciplinary Team of Sub-Specialists
Unlike a general urology program, Tallwood physicians are fellowship trained sub-specialists, so you get the best of the best. You get access to doctors who sub-specialize in your particular urology or kidney problems, and you have a complete care team that works together across any disciplines you need.
The interdisciplinary team approach to patient care at the Tallwood Institute sets us apart from other urology and kidney care services in the area.
Our fellowship trained urologists cover specialty areas including: General Urology, Men’s Health & Sexual Function, Pelvic Health & Incontinence, Chronic Kidney Disease, Kidney Stones, Urogynecology and Urologic Cancer, along with a wide range of conditions and treatments, including:
Tallwood Urology and Kidney Institute Leadership
Steven J. Shichman, MD
Physician-in-Chief, Hartford HealthCare Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute
A board-certified urologist, Dr. Shichman specializes in robotic surgery, renal cancer and adrenal disorders. Following his education and work experience as a chemical engineer, Dr. Shichman went on to complete both his medical degree and his General Surgery and Urology residency at the University of Connecticut. Dr. Shichman pursued advanced training at New York Hospital and Cornell Medical Center where he completed his fellowship in Laparoscopy and Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Dr. Shichman is a pioneer in urologic minimally invasive surgery and is recognized internationally as a leader in the field. He is among the country’s most experienced surgeons in laparoscopic adrenalectomy, laparoscopic and robotic partial nephrectomy. As a course director for the American Urological Association postgraduate courses from 1998 to 2013, he taught laparoscopic techniques to over 1,200 urologists from around the world. Dr. Shichman has been recognized as one of Connecticut’s Top Doctors in urology by Connecticut Magazine and Hartford Magazine. Over the past twenty-five years, Dr. Shichman has been instrumental in advancing Hartford HealthCare’s international reputation for innovation in laparoscopic and robotic urologic surgery. Under his leadership, Hartford HealthCare has hosted numerous post-graduate courses in minimally invasive surgery, including national symposiums on robotic urologic surgery.
Dr. Shichman is also the Executive Director of Hartford Hospital’s Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation which is recognized as one of the largest and most comprehensive medical simulation training complexes in the United States.
Ashley Schweid
Vice President of Operations, Tallwood Urology and Kidney Institute
As Vice President of Operations for the Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute, Schweid partners with clinical, practice, and system leaders to advance strategic and operational initiatives across Hartford HealthCare. In this role, she is responsible for driving initiatives that support the organization's vision of delivering the most trusted, personalized, and coordinated care.
Schweid received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Connecticut and completed an internship at Hartford HealthCare. She later joined the Tallwood Urology & Kidney Institute as an Administrative Fellow and has since held progressive leadership roles within the Institute, including Director of Program Development and Integration and Senior Director. In September 2026, she was appointed Vice President of Operations, reflecting her longstanding commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and patient-centered care across the institute.