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.
Sheila D. Pongnon, MD, is a seasoned board-certified OB/GYN specializing in women’s health and the unique needs of women at Westchester Women’s Medical Healthcare in Mount Vernon and Spring Valley, New York.
Dr. Pongnon completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry from New York University before receiving her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. She finished her OB/GYN training at the New York Medical College Westchester Medical Center.
For over a decade, Dr. Pongnon has remained dedicated to providing a range of services and diagnostic testing and treatment methods, such as physicals and well-woman exams, ultrasounds, lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. Her extensive surgical training allows Dr. Pongnon to perform top-quality procedures with the best possible results. She utilizes state-of-the-art tools, technology, and techniques, and offers advanced pelvic and minimally invasive surgery when needed, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.
Dr. Pongnon is especially active in her field and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has admitting privileges at the New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital.
Dr. Pongnon provides general gynecological care, including contraception management, adolescent care, and menopausal treatment. She offers valuable solutions for various conditions, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, hypothyroidism, the flu, menstrual irregularities, osteoporosis, obesity, pelvic pain, sexually transmitted diseases, and infections.
The wellness, interests, and needs of each individual woman are always the utmost priority for Dr. Pongnon. She proudly brings a female perspective and understanding of women’s health care and is renowned for her impressive work ethic and compassionate bedside manner.
Dr. Sophia Lubin is a proud first-generation Haitian-American. She is a single mother of two outstanding young men, Tyler and Maxwell. Dr. Lubin is a board-certified OB/GYN and a native New Yorker. She holds a BS in Biology from The City College of NY and obtained her medical degree from NYIT-New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She did her OB/Gyn residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, now Mount Sinai –Beth Israel. Dr. Sophia, as she likes to be called, is a committed humanitarian who has provided medical relief efforts in places like the Dominican Republic and Haiti. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, she was interviewed by Anderson Cooper and received a NYC Congressional Award for her work as a first responder. She continues to visit Haiti on an annual basis where she provides free OB/GYN care.
As a practicing OB/GYN, Dr. Lubin provides a wide range of services including but not limited to prenatal care, pap smears, sexually transmitted disease screenings, breast cancer screenings, birth control and the management of menopause. Dr. Sophia also uses her expertise to manage disease processes like irregular periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts and all surgical interventions as needed. Her other passions include women’s rights as well as supporting women who have suffered from post-partum mental health issues and domestic abuse. In addition, she is an active practitioner in aesthetic medicine where she focuses on noninvasive cosmetic techniques and has a special interest in women’s sexual health. Dr. Lubin realized the relationship between a woman's sense of confidence was often in direct correlation with her commitment to her health. Dr. Lubin is passionate about broadening her scope of practice to help women lead happy, healthy and empowered lives. She recently launched a podcast called “Dr. Sophia Ob/Gyn, Embrace your Body Embrace yourself” as a way to discuss women’s health issues and personal topics that resonate with women from a safe space.
QiLi Li, Obgyn, is a board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician at Flushing Medical Spa, an outstanding medical spa in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens in New York City, New York.
Led by kind and compassionate Dr. Li, a renowned physician who has been in practice for over twenty-five years, Flushing Medical Spa specializes in noninvasive body contouring, skin tightening, and facial rejuvenation treatments for men and women of all backgrounds and ages. Dr. Li works with you to help you look and feel like the best version of yourself.
Dr. Li graduated from the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City, New York, with honors, Magna Cum Laude. Next, she completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York.
Dr. Li is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, fluent in English and Chinese (Mandarin, Cantonese, and Taishanese), and has a basic Spanish understanding.
Dr. Li’s goal is simple, to unveil her clients’ inner beauty and uplift their confidence. She celebrates women and men who are ready to embrace the look they love. Your visit to the medical spa will always be comfortable and personal.
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.
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.
“Saw Dr Nyein for annual checkup . I had an appointment so I didn’t have to wait too long . He was very nice and patient as usual. Would definitely recommend him !”
Siyu Xiao, MD, is one of the skilled and 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.
Dr. Xiao completed her undergraduate studies at The University of Pittsburgh, where she graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry. She then went on to study at the Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine. Dr. Xiao completed her residency at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Bronx.
To maintain the highest standard of care for her patients, Dr. Xiao is a member of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Xiao 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.
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.
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.
Edward Olkowski, MD, is a board-eligible obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside. Dr. Olkowski has been with the team at Raveco Medical since 2006.
Dr. Olkowski earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to obtain his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico. He completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University Behavioral Health Care at Piscataway in New Jersey, formerly known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and at Jersey Shore Medical Center.
With a career spanning almost four decades in medicine, Dr. Olkowski has served diverse populations and communities across New Jersey and in New York City. He is currently an attending physician for the OB/GYN departments at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, as well as Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, where he holds hospital privileges.
Dr. Olkowski is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association, and the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Alumni Association.
“Been a patient of this office for the past 14 years. Love the doctors. They are very caring and knowledgeable and make you feel very comfortable. They also delivered my 2 boys ”
Steven Ravins, MD, is a skilled obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside.
Dr. Ravins completed his bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry and a minor in physics at the University of Denver in Colorado. He then went on to earn his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University, formerly known as Chicago Medical School in Illinois. He then continued his training with residencies in general surgery and anesthesiology at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Downtown Hospital.
Alongside his medical career, Dr. Ravins has engaged in several successful business ventures, including starting Idealpath, Inc. in 1999, a business-to-business e-commerce utility, and KERISMA, Inc., which focused on the production of Brachytherapy applicators. He also has five patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office pertaining to the KERISMA Interstitial Brachytherapy applicator and seed cartridge for the treatment of prostate cancer. In addition, he has been the Director of Marketing and Product Development for Amaxza Digital since 2015.
Dr. Ravins has hospital privileges at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Forest Hills in Queens, New York. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
Dr. Sophia Lubin is a proud first-generation Haitian-American. She is a single mother of two outstanding young men, Tyler and Maxwell. Dr. Lubin is a board-certified OB/GYN and a native New Yorker. She holds a BS in Biology from The City College of NY and obtained her medical degree from NYIT-New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She did her OB/Gyn residency training at Beth Israel Medical Center in Manhattan, now Mount Sinai –Beth Israel. Dr. Sophia, as she likes to be called, is a committed humanitarian who has provided medical relief efforts in places like the Dominican Republic and Haiti. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, she was interviewed by Anderson Cooper and received a NYC Congressional Award for her work as a first responder. She continues to visit Haiti on an annual basis where she provides free OB/GYN care.
As a practicing OB/GYN, Dr. Lubin provides a wide range of services including but not limited to prenatal care, pap smears, sexually transmitted disease screenings, breast cancer screenings, birth control and the management of menopause. Dr. Sophia also uses her expertise to manage disease processes like irregular periods, fibroids, ovarian cysts and all surgical interventions as needed. Her other passions include women’s rights as well as supporting women who have suffered from post-partum mental health issues and domestic abuse. In addition, she is an active practitioner in aesthetic medicine where she focuses on noninvasive cosmetic techniques and has a special interest in women’s sexual health. Dr. Lubin realized the relationship between a woman's sense of confidence was often in direct correlation with her commitment to her health. Dr. Lubin is passionate about broadening her scope of practice to help women lead happy, healthy and empowered lives. She recently launched a podcast called “Dr. Sophia Ob/Gyn, Embrace your Body Embrace yourself” as a way to discuss women’s health issues and personal topics that resonate with women from a safe space.
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.
Dr. Podolsky is a general gynecologist with a passion for women’s health and a wide range of clinical interests. Some of her interests are: well woman care, the management of abnormal pap smears, medical and surgical management of abnormal bleeding, adolescent gynecology, gynecologic surgery, preconception care, family planning and contraception. She has travelled to El Salvador and Guatemala with Basic Health International and Saving Mothers, organizations working to improve women’s health in the developing world.
A native New Yorker, she is a graduate of Harvard College and of the New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she received the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine’s Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists’ Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award. She then worked for the NYU Faculty Group Practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist before joining NY Comprehensive Women’s Health. She enjoys bike riding, travel and spending time with her family.
Dr. Hudson completed her medical school and residency training at SUNY downstate Brooklyn in 1999. She entered into private practice as a comprehensive gynecologist in Manhattan, New York.
She is an expert in minimally invasive surgery, as well as hormonal management, pre-and post menopausal issues and the interface between mood disorders and gynecology. Dr Hudson is a frequent guest commentator on radio and television reaching a broad audience. She is known for discussing gynecological issues in a clear and understandable way.
Dr. Hudson is a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a memberof the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.
“As usual I always have a very pleasant experience Dr. Hudson saved my life she is most knowledge Dr. I have meet. Thanks to her staff -very friendly and helpful
Una Galligan
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