Cardiologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Chiropractor providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dentist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Dermatologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Family Physician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
OB-GYN providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Ophthalmologist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Orthopedic Surgeon providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Pediatrician providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Physical Therapist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Podiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Psychiatrist providers include doctors, nurses, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. They often maintain long-term relationships with you and advise and treat you on a range of health related issues.
Caitlin Myers has been an OB/GYN PA since 2013 when she graduated from King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA. She has 9 years of inpatient OB/GYN experience in the NYC hospital system. Caitlin is a lifelong Norwalk resident and is excited to be back practicing in the community she lives in. She offers a full range of OB/GYN services, with a special interest in high-risk pregnancies and adolescents.
In her free time, Caitlin enjoys spending time outdoors with her two children, traveling, and trying out the newest restaurants in town.
Amalia Kotlyar, MD, is excited to join the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology and focus on patient-centered, empathetic care in an intimate private practice setting.
When it comes to obstetrics, Dr. Kotlyar provides an individualized approach to pregnancy and birth experience. She believes in shared decision-making and empowering patients through information. She has a special interest in breastfeeding.
Dr. Kotlyar is devoted to caring for women of all stages. She enjoys adolescent gynecology and provides her youngest patients with a supportive environment to start their gynecologic care. She is passionate about reproductive choice and has expertise in comprehensive family planning, including complex contraception and permanent sterilization. She also enjoys caring for women during the transition to menopause and helps her patients optimize health and wellbeing during this time.
Additionally, Dr. Kotlyar has an interest in minimally invasive surgery, including vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic cases. She has earned certifications in Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery as well as DaVinci Robotic Surgery. She has published on enhanced recovery after minimally invasive surgery in which patients are able to recuperate comfortably at home, rather than in the hospital, after their procedure. Dr. Kotlyar enjoys working with patients to determine an individualized approach to managing fibroids and adenomyosis, including both medical and surgical methods.
Dr. Kotlyar earned her medical degree from University of California – San Francisco. She completed residency at New York University Langone Medical Center. Outside of the office, Dr. Kotlyar cherishes the time she spends with her family.
Dr. Kotlyar feels privileged to work with women throughout their obstetric and gynecologic journeys; she would love to welcome you as her patient!
Amy Serrano is a certified Physician Assistant who was born and raised in Trumbull. She attended Loyola University Maryland for her undergraduate studies and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. Amy attended Pace University in New York City and received her Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies. After graduating, she began her career as a PA in OB/GYN at New York Presbyterian Hospital. She gained experience in working with both obstetric patients on Labor and Delivery, as well as caring for patients admitted to the GYN service and first assisting in the operating room for gynecologic procedures.
Amy moved back to Connecticut with her family and continues to practice her love of women’s health with the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology. She enjoys taking care of patients of all ages.
Melissa Taylor-Giorlando, MD, FACOG is a Connecticut native, having grown up in Easton and Trumbull. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience and Behavior from Columbia University.
She graduated from the Yale School of Medicine in 2017. During medical school, she received an award recognizing excellence in Ob/Gyn and outstanding biomedical research. She completed her residency at the Yale-New Haven Hospital. She was drawn to Obstetrics and Gynecology due to its wide breadth and opportunity for a close personal connection with her patients. Dr. Giorlando offers a full range of Ob/Gyn services. She is accepting new patients.
Our Physician Assistant, Michelle, has over 10 years of experience working in fields such as emergency medicine and intensive care until she specialized and excelled in obstetrics and gynecology oncology. She has worked in hospitals such as Coney Island Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and New York University Medical Center. Michelle is a phenomenal addition to this exceptional staff.
Alecia Giovinazzo is a board certified doctor in obstetrics and gynecology. She did her residency in ob/gyn at Richmond University Medical Center hospital and started her own practice in 2005. She has professional experience in general ob/gyn, advanced laparoscopy, and high risk pregnancy. Dr. Giovinazzo has received awards for her efforts in clinical teaching and for her expertise in laparoscopic surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Center for Human Reproduction, and Richmond County Medical Society. Dr. Giovinazzo is also fluent in Spanish.
Paul Matta, DO, brings a wealth of experience and skills to his role as the medical director and CEO at Advanced Perinatal Associates in Manalapan and Little Silver, New Jersey.
Dr. Matta and his experienced team offer personalized experiences for patients who visit for preconception counseling, pregnancy-related complications, and prenatal diagnosis. Because he strongly believes in the value of the doctor-patient relationship, every patient has a direct relationship with him.
Dr. Matta earned his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He went on to complete his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York.
He completed his OB/GYN internship and residency through New York Medical College at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. He then completed a fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, where he worked as a clinical instructor in the maternal-fetal medicine division of the OB/GYN department.
In addition to his extensive experience as an OB/GYN physician and educator, Dr. Matta is a published author and an invited speaker at a number of OB/GYN symposiums. He is certified in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Matta gives every patient the individualized care they deserve. Call the Advanced Perinatal Associates office or click the online scheduling tool to book an appointment now.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate Education
Medical School
Internship & Residency
Fellowship
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Member
Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Member
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Member
“Our mission is to provide exceptional women's health imaging and maternal fetal medicine services with compassion, expertise, and innovation. We aim to enhance the health and quality of life for every woman by delivering personalized care, skilled professionals, and a patient-centered approach.”
Kecia Gerlach, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN practicing at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, a premier gynecology and obstetrics practice in New York City with locations in Lower Manhattan, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens. She has over 25 years of experience providing exceptional care to patients.
Dr. Gerlach earned her Bachelor of Science in molecular biology at the University of California, San Diego. She proceeded to earn her Master of Science in Biological Sciences and her Doctor of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
Dr. Gerlach is well-versed in performing detailed assessments and examinations. She can also develop highly effective treatment plans that address not only the symptoms but the underlying cause of your condition.
Dr. Gerlach is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Gerlach and the team at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, call the office or request an appointment online today.
“Dr Gerlach’s holistic understanding of the whole body is such a blessing for managing my gynecological needs with my chronic illness. So happy with her.”
Roland Nyein, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN practicing at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, which is a premier gynecology and obstetrics practice in New York City with locations in Lower Manhattan, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens. He has over 28 years of experience providing exceptional care to his patients.
Dr. Nyein completed his undergraduate studies at The City University of New York at Brooklyn College, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in biology. He then went on to study at Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University, where he earned his Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Nyein completed his internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
To maintain the highest standard of care for his patients, Dr. Nyein is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nyein and the team at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Erin Rohde, MD, is one of the compassionate OB/GYNs practicing at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, which is a premier gynecology and obstetrics practice in New York City with locations in Lower Manhattan, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens. She has over 15 years of healthcare experience.
Dr. Rohde completed her undergraduate education at San Francisco State University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in molecular biology. She then went on to complete her Doctor of Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009. She then completed her residency at the New York Downtown Hospital.
To provide exceptional care to her patients, Dr. Rohde maintains professional memberships with the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Rohde or another member of the team at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, call the nearest office or request an appointment online today.
Betty Nyein, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN practicing at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, which is a premier gynecology and obstetrics practice in New York City with locations in Lower Manhattan, Sunset Park in Brooklyn, and Flushing, Queens. She has over 24 years of experience providing exceptional care to her patients.
Dr. Nyein completed her undergraduate studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in technology. She then went on to study at Mount Sinai School of Medicine of New York University, where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Nyein completed her internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
To maintain the highest standard of care for her patients, Dr. Nyein is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association, and the American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Nyein and the team at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, call the office or request an appointment online today.
“She’s great and it’s a lot quicker at this location. She answers my questions and concerns and responds to any questions through email at a timely manner.”
Dr. Ostrov is a fellowship trained obstetrician/gynecologist with a subspecialty in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She believes in a comprehensive approach to women's health care and has a special interest in treating pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis.
As a patient advocate, Dr. Ostrov is dedicated to a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to treating and preventing disease. Dr. Ostrov has won multiple awards for both her surgical and teaching skills and has been praised for her exceptional bedside manner. Prior to joining the practice, she was formerly the Chief Resident as well as an assistant clinical instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Medical Center.
Dr. Ostrov is involved in many national and international health organizations, including the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, International Pelvic Pain Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Among her many research interests, Dr. Ostrov has presented on the role of diet and genetics in women's health issues and the prevention of post-operative complications.
Practice
NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C.
Dr. Kenneth A. Levey completed both college and medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his residency on Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2001 and his Masters in Public Health in 2001 at the George Washington University Medical Center. He has been a faculty member at the NYU Langone Medical Center since 2001. While at NYU, Dr. Levey founded the Bellevue Hospital chronic pelvic pain clinic where women with chronic pelvic pain continue to be treated. He is also the founder and Director of the NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C. The group of subspecialty physicians focuses on unique multidisciplinary approaches to diagnose and manage women with chronic pelvic pain. This includes endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, nerve entrapments, pelvic musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatologic disorder, gastrointestinal, female reproductive, and psychiatric disorders.
Dr. Levey is a well known expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. He has used his skills in laparoscopy and robotic surgery to help women avoid hysterectomy, treat fibroids, endometriosis, large pelvic masses and chronic pelvic pain. He also receives referrals from other surgeons to treat highly complex benign gynecologic conditions. He is an active member of the faculty at the Robotic Surgery Center at NYU.
He is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, International Pelvic Pain Society, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the American College of Surgeons.
Practice
NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C.
Dr. Davison offers office and surgical gynecologic care for a wide range of benign gynecologic issues. She received her BA with distinction in all subjects from Cornell University and her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was a member of the AOA honor society and received the Glasgow-Rubin achievement award given to women graduating at the top of their class. Dr. Davison received the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons upon graduation from her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Medical Center.
She has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and has published and presented in the areas of laparoscopy and the use of local anesthetic agents during particular office gynecologic procedures. Dr. Davison is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is an Ad Hoc reviewer for the Journal of Women’s Health Care.
Dr. Davison has completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive / Robotic Gynecologic Surgery and Chronic Pelvic Pain.
Practice
NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C.
Dr. Hobbs is fellowship trained by experts in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and the management of pelvic pain.
She completed her undergraduate coursework at UNC-Chapel Hill and medical school at New York University School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training on Obstetrics and Gynecology. While at NYU, where she earned laparoscopic surgery and resident teaching awards, she gained an appreciation and interest for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
She then returned to UNC-Chapel Hill in order to pursue further training in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic pain with Drs. John Steege and Matthew Siedhoff, renowned practitioners in the field. There, she performed hundreds of complex laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries, including advanced endometriosis, large ovarian masses, hysterectomy of large uteri as well as removal of multiple large fibroids through small incisions. She also successfully treated many women with pelvic pain who were referred from locations around the South East.
In addition to her extensive clinical training, Dr. Hobbs also obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Research. She is passionate about training others as well as conducting clinical research in order to improve outcomes for patients. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications and is an active participant in minimally invasive gynecologic surgical societies.
Dr. Hobbs is known to be a caring, understanding physician who is extremely competent in her field. She is excited to apply the knowledge she has obtained in her fellowship in order to provide state of the art care for her patients in New York City. Her number one goal is her patient’s speedy recovery and return to desired lifestyle and quality of life.
Practice
NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C.
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