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.
Teresa Cheon, MD, FACOG, is a talented and passionate OB/GYN at NY Midtown OB/GYN. Dr. Cheon provides high-quality care from offices in midtown Manhattan, New York City and the town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York.
Dr. Cheon proudly carries on the family tradition of Obstetrics and Gynecology, following in the footsteps of her father, an obstetrician/gynecologist, and her grandmother, who was one of the first certified midwives in her native country.
She has a special interest in the clinical management of labor and prides herself on the attention and dedication she provides her obstetric patients during the birth process and the postpartum period.
Her professional education and training include:
Undergraduate, Dartmouth College
Medical School, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai)
Residency, NYU School of Medicine (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)
Her memberships include:
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Past President, New York Gynecological Society
Member, The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Dr. Cheon’s surgical expertise ranges from minimally invasive surgery to abdominal and vaginal hysterectomy. Her research interests have included the treatment of abnormal pap smears, novel methods of contraception, and prevention of delivery complications.
Maria Teresa Benedetto, MD, FACOG, is a skilled and experienced OB/GYN at NY Midtown OB/GYN. Dr. Benedetto provides high quality care from offices in midtown Manhattan, New York City and the town of Mamaroneck in Westchester County, New York.
Dr. Benedetto is active in clinical practice, teaching, and research for several years and is a strong advocate for patients who desire a natural birth, and as such, she has been highly successful in achieving vaginal deliveries after cesarean sections. She specializes in several surgical procedures, including laparoscopic surgery and vaginal hysterectomy.
Dr. Benedetto has a wide range of experiences and varied interests in clinical medicine and research, translating to a passion for providing her patients with excellent individualized care.
She was instrumental in developing and expanding gynecologic care for women with special needs through the Initiative for Women with Disabilities. She also has a special devotion to adolescent patients.
Dr. Benedetto is actively involved in training medical students and residents and has received numerous teaching awards. She has published multiple journal articles, abstracts, and books on mechanisms that trigger labor, the effect of immune system stimulants on uterine cancer, and hormone receptor activity in uterine and breast cancer.
Professional education and training include:
Medical School, Residency and Fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart School of Medicine (Italy)
Research Fellowship, Mount Sinai School of Medicine (New York)
Residency, NYU School of Medicine (NYU Grossman School of Medicine)
Memberships include:
Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Member, New York Gynecological Society
Member, The American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
Dr. Benedetto is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish.
“Dr. Benedetto is wonderful — she takes her time with you, wants to know all about your general health — and charming too. I feel I am in great hands with her as my gynecologist
Jane O’Connor”
Maria Benedetto-Anzai, MD
OB-GYN
1600 Harrison Ave
Suite G104-5
Mamaroneck, NY 10543
Adam Ofer, MD, FACOG, is regionally recognized as an expert in gynecology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. A board-certified physician at Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ofer treats patients from puberty through their childbearing years and well past menopause, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
While Dr. Ofer provides a full range of OB/GYN services, he specializes in pelvic reconstruction and other minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopic and da VinciⓇ procedures. He heads the practice’s Bladder Dysfunction Program and has expertise in treating overactive bladder, urinary stress incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Ofer is also a nationally-recognized expert in hereditary cancers and has published on the topic. He provides care to many women who carry high-risk cancer genes.
Dr. Ofer also specializes in cosmetic procedures and sexual enhancement. He uses techniques like labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, and clitoroplasty to enhance sexual function and satisfaction and to make aesthetic improvements. He is also an expert in the use of PRP (platelet rich plasma) / O-Shot for improvement of female orgasm.
Dr. Ofer earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University before starting medical school at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Syracuse. He completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Dr. Ofer is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also affiliated with numerous medical associations and societies.
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.
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.
Elizabeth Nadal, DO, joined the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2019. She is proud to partner with women in their healthcare from the practice’s locations in Westport, Fairfield, and Norwalk, Connecticut.
Dr. Nadal completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University, where she received a Bachelor of Science. In 2014, she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at New York College. She went on to complete her residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and continued her experience with a focus on labor and delivery. Dr. Nadal also specialized in pelvic surgery and in-office procedures.
In addition to her focused research on endometrial cancer and maternal complications, Dr. Nadal received an award of Excellence in Laparoscopy during her time at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
At Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nadal provides comprehensive OB/GYN services. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where her patients can play an active role in their healthcare.
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!
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.
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. 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.
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.
Elizabeth Nadal, DO, joined the Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2019. She is proud to partner with women in their healthcare from the practice’s locations in Westport, Fairfield, and Norwalk, Connecticut.
Dr. Nadal completed her undergraduate studies at Boston University, where she received a Bachelor of Science. In 2014, she earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at New York College. She went on to complete her residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and continued her experience with a focus on labor and delivery. Dr. Nadal also specialized in pelvic surgery and in-office procedures.
In addition to her focused research on endometrial cancer and maternal complications, Dr. Nadal received an award of Excellence in Laparoscopy during her time at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School.
At Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nadal provides comprehensive OB/GYN services. She is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment where her patients can play an active role in their healthcare.
Adam Ofer, MD, FACOG, is regionally recognized as an expert in gynecology and minimally invasive surgical techniques. A board-certified physician at Avery Center for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Ofer treats patients from puberty through their childbearing years and well past menopause, providing comprehensive and compassionate care to patients of all ages.
While Dr. Ofer provides a full range of OB/GYN services, he specializes in pelvic reconstruction and other minimally invasive surgeries, including laparoscopic and da VinciⓇ procedures. He heads the practice’s Bladder Dysfunction Program and has expertise in treating overactive bladder, urinary stress incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse. Dr. Ofer is also a nationally-recognized expert in hereditary cancers and has published on the topic. He provides care to many women who carry high-risk cancer genes.
Dr. Ofer also specializes in cosmetic procedures and sexual enhancement. He uses techniques like labiaplasty, vaginoplasty, perineoplasty, and clitoroplasty to enhance sexual function and satisfaction and to make aesthetic improvements. He is also an expert in the use of PRP (platelet rich plasma) / O-Shot for improvement of female orgasm.
Dr. Ofer earned his undergraduate degree from Binghamton University before starting medical school at the State University of New York (SUNY) Health Science Center at Syracuse. He completed his residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Dr. Ofer is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is also affiliated with numerous medical associations and societies.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.