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Dr. Kecia Gerlach is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology, bringing over 20 years of experience in women’s health. She is known for her thoughtful, detail-oriented approach and her ability to evaluate complex conditions with depth, precision, and a highly individualized perspective.

With a strong academic foundation in molecular biology from the University of California, San Diego, Dr. Gerlach brings a nuanced, science-driven approach to patient care. She earned her medical degree from Marshall University School of Medicine and has built a career focused on understanding the underlying causes of symptoms rather than simply treating them.

Dr. Gerlach specializes in hormonal health, menopause management, and personalized treatment strategies. She works closely with patients to develop tailored care plans that support long-term wellness, with an emphasis on balance, symptom relief, and overall quality of life.

Patients value Dr. Gerlach for her thoroughness, clinical insight, and her ability to approach care with both precision and empathy. She has been consistently recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor and a New York Magazine Top Doctor, reflecting her longstanding commitment to excellence in patient care.

Dr. Bagaria is a highly skilled gynecologic surgeon dedicated to alleviating the pain and suffering caused by endometriosis and pelvic pain. With a compassionate approach and extensive training, she provides personalized care tailored to each patient's unique needs. After completing her OBGYN residencies, she further honed her expertise through a prestigious fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the renowned Mayo Clinic Arizona. Here, she trained under world-renowned gynecological surgeons, gaining valuable experience in various subspecialties, including minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, urogynecology, and gynecologic oncology.

Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD is a pioneer and leader in minimally invasive surgical techniques and one of the world's most experienced gynecologic robotic surgeons. He is among the first surgeons in the U.S. to adopt robotic surgical technology nearly two decades ago and has successfully completed several thousand robotic gynecological cases.He has taught extensively in the area of minimally invasive surgery and trained a large number of surgeons using robotic surgery technology. 

He is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.  After graduating from Saint George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Asulin completed an OB/GYN residency from Stamford Hospital / Columbia University college of physicians and surgeons in Stamford, Connecticut.  

Dedicating his entire career to the advancement of robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Asulin led and directed multiple MIS and robotic surgery programs in NJ for the past 20 years. He served as the chairman of the department of ObGyn at both Hudson Regional Hospital, and HUMC at Pascack Valley Hospital. He also served as Chief Surgical Officer as well as the first program director of the ObGyn residency program at Saint Mary Hospital in Passaic NJ. 

Currently the chief of the Institute for Robotic Surgery at Hudson Regional University Hospital as well as the director of GYN Robotic Surgery at Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, NJ, Dr Asulin also serves as the head of the Center of Endometriosis medicine. 

He is accredited by SRC as the first Elite Master Surgeon in GYN robotic surgery in the US and is named Castle Connolly TOP Doctor for many years. 

Dr. Asulin specializes in advanced robotic surgical procedures. He has extensive experience in treating complex and challenging cases of endometriosis, uterine fibroids, pelvic organ prolapse and chronic pelvic pain utilising robotic surgery technology. Recognized for his surgical excellence and innovative approach he continues to advance the field of minimally invasive surgery and women’s health.

Board-certified OB/GYN Nerissa Guballa, MD, offers expert and personalized obstetrics and gynecology services to patients in New York. Located on the Upper East Side, her practice, Nerissa Guballa MD PC, welcomes patients in a concierge-style, where women have direct access to her. She’s professional and confidential, putting patient needs first.

Dr. Guballa wants to ensure every woman who comes into her office has a great patient experience. Patients have direct access to Dr. Guballa. She wants patients to feel comfortable and enjoy coming to her office as much as she enjoys caring for their reproductive health needs.

Dr. Guballa graduated from Weill Cornell Medical School in New York and has practiced as an OB/GYN for more than 20 years. Dr. Guballa is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She serves as part of the clinical faculty at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and gives her time to teach medical students several times per year as a tutor.

She also instructs residents and serves as a mentor in the Weill Cornell Women in Medicine program. Dr. Guballa is an active participant of the Weill Cornell Medical Alumni Association and part of the Weill Cornell Dean’s Circle.

Women looking for an OB/GYN provider who’s always available to meet their needs and offers a pleasant, welcoming environment should call Dr. Guballa to book an appointment. 

Alina Fuchs MD MBS BS has obstetrics and gynecology and medicine in her genes. Her aunt Dr. Smekuna was the delivering OB/Gyn with her birth. Her uncle Dr. M Fuks and Dr. A. Fuks are both practicing physicians, her mother Dr. M Fuchs is a dentist. And her husband Dr. Alexeev is a current pain management fellow. 

She received bachelor of science from Rutgers University. Master’s degree of biomedical sciences at UMDNJ. Medical degree from American University of Antigua, College of Medicine. She completed her internship in obstetrics and gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center and her residency training at Maimonides Medical Center where she served as a chief resident. 

Dr. Fuchs offers a full spectrum of women’s health services, including pap tests, contraception counseling, STD testing, LEEP, and sterilization. After graduating she has been practicing in central New Jersey where she provides care to women in all stages of their life; from family planning to menopause. She is fluent in Russian. 

When she is not with patients, Dr. Fuchs loves spending times with her family. Her husband and son.

Dr. Yvonne Noel is a board-certified OB/GYN. She received her doctorate degree in medicine from Chicago Medical School and her undergraduate degree from William Smith College in Geneva, New York. Dr. Noel completed her internship and residency in OB/GYN at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn-Kings County Medical Center. She also completed a Fellowship in Pelvic Surgery at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. Dr. Noel has previously held positions such as Clinical Assistant Instructor and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cornell University and SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Noel holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Conservation and has focused on Health and Climate Change.

Jen Wilen saw her first birth as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa nearly 20 years ago and knew then that she wanted to become a midwife. After the Peace Corps, Jen got her Masters in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She then spent a decade working in global health and women's rights, spending much of that time overseas. She later obtained both her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and her Masters in Midwifery from Columbia University. Prior to joining Boro Park, Jen worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn. Jen speaks both Spanish and French and loves caring for women and babies from all of the wonderfully diverse communities that call Brooklyn their home.

Rebekah Korine graduated from the NYU Nursing Program and the SUNY Downstate Midwifery Education Program, where she received both the Clinical and Academic Excellence Awards. Rebekah worked as a nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Maimonides Medical Center while attending midwifery school. Rebekah began her midwifery career at the Williamsburg office of Boro Park OB/GYN in 2005. Rebekah has been providing exceptional care at Boro Park OB/GYN for the past ten years, and she thoroughly enjoys working with the diverse community of Brooklyn.

Dr. Elaine Sklarhas completed 28 years with Boro Park and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. Dr. Sklar was appointed Chief Resident while completing her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sklar is professionally affiliated with the American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association, and is a Junior Fellow of the American Board of OB/GYN. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three adorable sons.

Dr. Katarzyna Perlman received her medical degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Perlman completed her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She has received the Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Award from the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists as well as the Finalist Award from the Brooklyn Gynecological Society. Dr. Perlman is currently the Director of Urodynamics at Boro Park OB/GYN. She is particularly qualified in Urodynamics and in performing Essures and Hystrosonograms. Dr. Perlman is fluent in Polish, Swedish, and Hungarian. She enjoys theatre, traveling and spending time with her family.

Edan Yodfat, MD is a board-certified and fellow-trained physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Boro Park OB/GYN in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Yodfat provides comprehensive women’s services and is highly trained in complex gynecological procedures like Essure® permanent birth control, assisting vaginal births following a C-section (VBAC), and performing hysterectomies and other laparoscopic surgeries.

A fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Yodfat also remains an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has previously treated patients in high-risk and underserved patients during his time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Receiving his medical degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, Dr. Yodfat also served on the Israeli Defense Force. He later finished his OB/GYN residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.

Dr. Yodfat believes in providing the best care possible for both mother and baby. For the convenience of his patients, he is fluent in English, French, Hebrew, and Hungarian.

Dr. Kathleen Zafra is an experienced OB/GYN and received her medical degree with the Global Scholars Program of Saint George’s University. Dr. Zafra completed her OB/GYN residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where she was honored with the Resident Achievement Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition for both her outstanding patient care and her commitment to medical student education. Dr. Zafra obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology and Public Health at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she performed research that was published in the Journal of Biology and Reproduction.

Dr. Shira Alter received her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine in Ramat Gan, Israel. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Alter previously was a faculty physician at Sheba Medical Center and a regional health specialist at Maccabi Health Center in Israel. Dr. Alter is particularly skilled in treating women with high-risk pregnancies and specializes in providing care for diabetic patients. In addition to her extensive medical background, Dr. Alter has a Masters of Science degree in Psychological Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is fluent in Hebrew.

About Alecia Giovinazzo MD

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Dr. Alecia Giovinazzo is a board certified physician in obstetrics and gynecology and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her practice is located in Staten Island, NY and provides care for women of all ages. Dr. Giovinazzo and her team provide prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gynecological problems as well as preconception, antepartum, and postpartum care for pregnant patients. Dr. Giovinazzo opened her own practice in 2005 with a mission to provide comprehensive healthcare to all women in office by women for women. The office was recently relocated into a beautiful new space that offers more patient rooms, on-site sonography, and parking.

Dr. Giovinazzo’s father was a small-town physician, and she traveled with him to house calls when she was young. From this experience, she learned the value of patient interaction and connection. Dr. Giovinazzo views her practice as a way to truly help women, not as a business that processes patients.

Dr. Alecia Giovinazzo is a board certified physician in OBGYN and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Located in Staten Island, New York, Dr. Giovinazzo is committed to providing outstanding care for women of all ages in her community and beyond.

 

Satya Polavarapu, MD, is a highly skilled provider at Tru Medical Management, located in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in maternal fetal medicine. With a focus on advanced ultrasound diagnosis, fetal testing, and comprehensive management of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy, Dr. Polavarapu offers exceptional care to expectant mothers and their babies.

As a maternal fetal medicine subspecialist, Dr. Polavarapu's practice is dedicated to addressing a wide spectrum of medical, surgical, obstetrical, fetal, and genetic complexities associated with pregnancy. She emphasizes personalized care and fosters a collaborative partnership with expecting mothers, guiding them through any potential high-risk conditions they or their child may encounter.

With a deep commitment to maternal and fetal well-being, Dr. Polavarapu provides preconception counseling, consultative services, advanced ultrasound diagnostics, fetal testing, and procedures such as amniocentesis. Her expertise extends to managing conditions such as ultrasound-diagnosed fetal abnormalities, fetal echocardiography, diabetes in pregnancy, preterm birth, and preeclampsia.

Dr. Polavarapu's compassionate approach to high-risk pregnancies ensures mothers receive comprehensive support and evidence-based consultations, offering reassurance during what can be a challenging and emotionally charged time. 

Her dedication to excellence in maternal-fetal medicine underscores her commitment to providing the highest standard of care to mothers and their unborn children.