2373 Results forObstetricians & Gynecologists near Forest Hills, NY

Biography: Amrin Khander, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens and an Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She specializes in maternal-fetal and high-risk pregnancy care for women with co-existing medical conditions and performs deliveries and procedures at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.  Dr. Khander has a clinical focus on providing a full scope of OB/GYN care to women with chronic or complex health conditions, including hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, inflammatory bowel disease or other gastrointestinal diseases, blood disorders, rheumatic disease, cancer, and neurologic disorders. She closely monitors the condition of both mother and baby throughout pregnancy and has advance knowledge of high-risk and complicated pregnancies.   Active in research, Dr. Khander has been published in various medical journals, including the Journal of Hepatology and the Journal of Maternal Fetal Neonatal Medicine and has presented her research at annual medical conferences. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine. After graduating from The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, Dr. Khander served her residence at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York. She completed her fellowship in obstetrics and gynecology and maternal fetal medicine at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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Biography: Dr. Alexis P. Melnick is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) of Weill Cornell Medical College. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Basis of Behavior and Hispanic Studies Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. She went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Melnick is a board-certified Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.Dr. Melnick offers patients a full range of reproductive services in her practice including ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, oocyte donation and treatment of reproductive endocrinopathies and recurrent miscarriage, and menopause. She is also a skilled surgeon, performing a variety of minimally-invasive surgical techniques for treatment of endometrial and ovarian disorders.Dr. Melnick has received numerous awards for her clinical excellence and surgical expertise including the Frederick C. Holden Award for Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology (NYU) and the Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Surgery Award (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists). In addition, she is a prolific researcher and contributor to the literature, having authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Her current areas of interest include preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), implantation failure and oocyte donation.Dr. Melnick sees patients in both CRM''s main office on Manhattan''s Upper East Side (1305 York Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10021) and at 215 East 68th Street, NY 10065. Please call (646) 962-7650 for more information and to schedule an appointment.For more information about Cornell''s Department of Reproductive Medicine, visit IVF.org.

Care Philosophy: "Many of us on the faculty have been privileged to practice here for our entire professional lives. We've grown up together. I love what I do. I love that I'm able to do the best two jobs in the world: being a mom and being an Ob/Gyn physician. I love working in a place where people care about their work and each other. Our patients can feel it, and that's why they send their friends and family here too."

Biography: Dr. Sheri Saltzman went to College at Cornell University and then got her MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Following the completion in 1998 of her Internship and Residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltzman joined Weill Cornell Medical Associates and built up a wonderful Obstetrics and Gynecology practice. As of 2006 she will be focusing on providing much needed Gynecology services.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: For many women, health issues and life issues are inseparable. That’s why it’s so important for doctor and patient to spend time establishing a personal relationship. Dr. Susan Loeb-Zeitlin believes it should be “doctor as whole person connecting with patient as whole person.”Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin treats women of all ages, from adolescence through menopause. Her goal is to provide complete, personalized women’s health care that encompasses all the special health issues women face, including family planning, balancing work and personal life and the challenges of aging. She is always ready to discuss issues such as wellness, contraception, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, treatment of abnormal pap smears and HPV, and strategies for addressing symptoms and discomforts of menopause.With two active, healthy children, Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin faces a lot of the same life-balance issues as her patients. Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin did her internship and residency here at Weill Cornell Medical Center and delivered both of her children here. She has chosen Weill Cornell because, as one of the world’s foremost academic medical centers, the people and technology in virtually every branch of medicine here are among the best anywhere.“Weill Cornell is as great a place to be a patient as it is to be a physician, and for a lot of the same reasons. Our methods and skills are totally up-to-date. We’re learning and developing new techniques all the time.”A cum laude graduate of Brandeis University, Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin received her M.D. from the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, where she was in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency at Cornell University Medical College and accepted a faculty appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College in 1998.

Care Philosophy: After gaining valuable experience in a private practice setting in Lower Manhattan, Dr. Kramer is excited to begin working and teaching in the place where she herself acquired the skills and lessons essential to providing women with exceptional care. She specializes in a variety of gynecologic issues ranging from management of abnormal Pap smears to family planning and contraception. She has a particular interest in the care and education of young women about their contraceptive options, including IUDs and Nexplanon devices. Dr. Kramer prides herself on creating a comfortable and trusting atmosphere for patients who may find the experience of visiting the gynecologist to be intimidating. In addition, Dr. Kramer specializes in a variety of minimally invasive surgeries for relief of polyps, fibroids and other gynecologic conditions. She also truly enjoys the privilege of providing excellent prenatal care and helping young couples along their journey to parenthood.

Care Philosophy: "I believe that pregnancy is a natural if unique phase in a woman's life. My job is to assure that each pregnancy is proceeding normally and intervene if it is not. Many pregnancies are medically straightforward. Some, such as twins or triplets, may be complex from the outset. In others, problems such as high blood pressure or pre-term labor may develop. I am fortunate to practice at the Weill Cornell campus of the New York Presbyterian Hospital where the latest technologies and superbly trained specialists are only a few steps or a phone call away. I still find each pregnancy and delivery extraordinary and exciting. "I chose to practice Ob/Gyn because I am able to care for women through the many stages of their reproductive lives. During my years of training and practice, I have developed several areas of special interest and expertise within gynecology. These include: - Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy - Management and treatment (medical and surgical)of uterine fibroids - Evaluation and treatment of abnormal PAP smears Advances in pharmacology and surgical technology now offer multiple avenues for treatment of these and other gynecologic problems. I eduacte and work with my patients to help each one choose the most appropriate treatment path for her."

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Dr. Kelly Greening graduated from Michigan State University. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan. She completed her Residency and Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College and joined Weill Cornell Medicine in 1996. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Greening''s practice focuses on the outpatient management of Gynecologic patients as well as the care of pregnant women in the outpatient setting. When her patients are hospitalized they are cared for and delivered by our expert team of Laborists who specialize in the Labor and Delivery aspects of Obstetrical care. 

Care Philosophy: "I am fortunate to practice in a field that allows me to be present and help women through important milestones in their lives. No other field provides the continuing care that obstetrics and gynecology does. My goal is to foster individual relationships with my patients so that we can work together to optimize their health, throughout their lives."

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Szilvia Nagy is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who is dedicated to providing a high quality of care in a friendly and supportive environment to women of all ages. Dr. Nagy provides complete care in all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology. Her clinical interests include management of abnormal pap smears and HPV, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and counseling on safe-sex practices, contraceptive counseling, medical and surgical management of abnormal uterine bleeding and general obstetrical care.

Biography: Dr. Vanessa Valerie Pena is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who provides comprehensive care in all aspects of general Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is dedicated to providing the high level of gynecological medical attention all women deserve in any stage of life, including well woman and preventive care. She is proud to be able to help women prepare to start their families and guide them through their pregnancy, whether low or high risk, in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere. Her mission is to treat every patient at a personal level, with dignity and compassion, while providing the best care possible.Dr. Pena received her medical degree from Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico in 2000, where she was awarded an “honorary distinction” upon graduating for being the most outstanding student in her class. She then did her internship and social service in Mexico and obtained her medical license in 2003. In 2004, she moved from her native Mexico to New York to start her residency at St Vincent''s Hospital Manhattan, which she completed in 2008. While in residency, Dr. Pena was awarded “The Compassion and Charity in Women’s Health Award”, “The Martin L Stone Society Research Award” and “The Excellence in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Procedures Award”.Dr. Pena has been active in international education programs, including teaching updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology to doctors in Latin America. She worked as an Attending Physician in a faculty practice at St. Vincent''s Hospital Manhattan and New York Downtown Hospital prior to joining the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College. She has been Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2010 and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is fluent in Spanish.  

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: <p>Dr Wong is a general obstetrician and gynecologist who offers an complete spectrum of comprehensive preventative wellness care for women.Dr Wong received his Bachelor of Science degree from the City College of New York, his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.&nbsp; Dr Wong is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.</p>

Biography: Dr. Chen attended the University of Washington’s School of Medicine to earn her medical education, after she attended the university’s College of Arts and Science, earning her Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry. She completed her internship at the Boston University Medical Center, learning about general surgery. Dr. Chen completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the New York Downtown Hospital, where she was named chief resident of her specialty. In 2005, Dr. Chen earned the Marvin Dunn fellowship program, in which she traveled to Shenyang, China. Dr. Chen joins Weill Cornell Medicine after practicing as an OB/GYN generalist in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn. She is passionate about women’s health, and she provides care for patients that experience ectopic or tubal pregnancy, cervical polyps, acne, abnormal pap smears, vaginal discharge, sexual dysfunction, and urinary tract infections.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Fridel provides complete care in all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology. She manages normal and high risk pregnancies, performs laparoscopic surgeries for benign gynecologic conditions, provides contraceptive and STD counseling and preventive care for women of all ages from puberty to menopause. She believes in providing a warm, friendly, open and supportive office environment. Dr. Fridel is fluent in Russian and proficient in Spanish.

Care Philosophy: While so many parts of medicine are about treating long term conditions and illness, I appreciate my part in healthcare helping healthy women manage their pregnancies and births. I may only see my patients for the course of several months for their prenatal care, well women visits, or gynecologic issues, but I use that time to listen to women express their concerns and meet their goals regarding their obstetric and gynecologic health. We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: "One of the things that makes Weill Cornell so great is there are so many very bright people working together to make the experience a good one for each patient."

Biography: Dr. Erica Weinstein completed medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, and her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center.  She has been practicing at Weill Cornell Medicine since completing her residency.Dr. Weinstein practices the full range of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine including care for pregnant women, outpatient gynecology, gynecologic procedures and surgery.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: " One of the most rewarding aspects of practicing obstetrics and gynecology is the ability to attend to a patient's medical needs from childbirth through menopause, and to develop long-term relationships with individualized treatment plans. " "I believe in providing a comfortable and secure environment for my patients where there can be an open and honest flow of information. I encourage my patients to engage in a frank dialogue so that I can provide them with the medical care most suited to their particular needs."

Care Philosophy: "I am privileged to be involved in women's lives through their healthcare." Dr. Kong strives to provide personalized care to each of her patients. "Connecting with each individual patient is important because each woman's needs are unique, even if their symptoms or issues are not." She places a strong emphasis on education and preventative health care to improve each patient's well-being and quality of life.

Biography: Dr. Melissa Waterstone graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and went to Medical School at Weill Cornell Medical College and received her MD in 1998. She completed her internship and residency at George Washington University Medical Center in Washington, DC in 2002 and then worked in private practice and was affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center until she came to Weill Cornell Medical Associates in 2005. Dr. Waterstone''s practice focuses on the full range of Obstetrical and Gynecologic care including outpatient, surgical and Labor and Delivery care.

Biography: Dr. Maria Teaiwa-Rutherford is a board certified Obstetrician-Gynecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford obtained a bachelor''s degree from Santa Clara University and earned her medical degree at Columbia University''s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, where she served as chief resident.Before joining Weill Cornell in 2021, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford developed a thriving practice at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital (later Mount Sinai West), where she felt privileged to be a part of many women’s lives through routine gynecological care and family planning to pregnancy and beyond. Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford was named a Top Doctor in the New York Magazine rising stars issue two years in a row and also received the Vitals Patients'' Choice award. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford has a strong interest in promoting women''s health in developing countries. She has partnered with international medical programs to provide free obstetric and gynecological care to women at hospitals in Fiji and Kiribati. In her spare time, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford enjoys running and yoga. She lives in Westchester County with her husband and three children.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: Supportive of natural labor & delivery, including birthing center. One of the top five doctors in the hospital with the lowest c-section rate.

Biography: Dr. Sidney Wu moved to the East Coast from California for her undergraduate studies at Yale University where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree. Even in college, she was interested in women’s health, which was reflected in her extracurricular volunteer and work organizations. She graduated from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in 1998 with her medical doctorate knowing that her career would be dedicated to women’s health.She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in 2002, and stayed as a voluntary attending with a clinical instructor appointment with Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Wu was in private practice where she has provided continuous high-quality care to thousands of patients, but she is now part of the full-time faculty practice at Weill Cornell Medicine where her focus remains on general obstetrics and gynecology, providing a wider range of care for young women in their teens through older patients in their menopausal years.Dr. Wu has been affiliated continually with NewYork-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center where she has privileges for surgical and obstetrical care. She plays an active role in the teaching environment of the medical center, mentoring medical students and resident physicians.Dr. Wu is fluent in English, Mandarin Chinese, and Taiwanese.When she is not working, Dr. Wu spends her free time reading, knitting, and cooking. She and her long-time partner, Mark, love to spoil their six pound Pomeranian dog.

Biography: Dr. McConville grew up on Long Island.  She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from SUNY Geneseo.  She had a special focus in British Literature which she pursued as an undergraduate at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.  She earned her medical degree from Albany Medical College.  She completed her residency training at the University of Rochester where she was honored with the Berlex Best PGY 2 Teaching Award, the George C. Trobetta Award in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Special Excellence in Endoscopy.   She has been a faculty member of Weill Cornell Medical College since 2007 where her practice focuses on Obstetrics in the outpatient care of pregnant women, as well as inpatient Labor and Delivery care. As the Medical Director of Postpartum, she has worked collaboratively to bring the best care to both mothers and infants at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell.  In the outpatient setting she continues to provide women with gynecologic care through all phases of life.