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Dr. Yana Markidan, a board-certified OB/GYN, is the founder of Markidan Gynecology and Women's Health. She has been providing care to women in the Princeton, New Jersey area since 2012 and is highly regarded as a skilled clinician, surgeon, and advocate for her patients.
She earned her medical degree from The George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington D.C., where she was the recipient of the Rachel Morris Dominick Award. The award is presented annually to a member of the graduating class who has demonstrated outstanding ability in obstetrics and gynecology.
After graduating, she completed her residency at the Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, currently of the University of Pennsylvania Health System.
She is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and an attending physician at the Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center.
Dr. Markidan is a recurring recipient of the Patient's Choice Award and has been interviewed by national media outlets including U.S. News and World Report, Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Parents, and Fit Pregnancy on issues ranging from sexual health to family planning.
After years as an OB/GYN at a large and busy group, Dr. Markidan decided to focus on providing exceptional care to her patients in a comfortable and convenient boutique private practice environment.
Her approach to patient care is grounded in the belief that the best care requires a strong relationship between the physician and the patient, based on trust, good communication, and shared decision making.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Pineland Associates is a gynecology practice in Brick, New Jersey. Led by Theresa Benecki, MD, Pineland Associates provides care for women starting at age 12 through age 65 and older.
Serving those living in and around Brick for more than 35 years, Pineland Associates offers patients the most important components of a successful long-term patient-doctor relationship — mutual respect, age-appropriate education, and thorough gynecological care.
Devoted to preventive care, Pineland Associates provides comprehensive well-woman exams, as well as contraceptive care. The practice also provides menopause management, including hormone replacement therapy.
Taking a patient-centered and personalized approach, the gynecology practice specializes in diagnosing and treating many common women’s health concerns, including abnormal bleeding, fibroids, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), pelvic pain, and osteoporosis.
Pineland Associates offers same-day care for patients in need of urgent evaluation and works with a network of highly skilled specialists in the area.
For personalized care from an experienced gynecologist, call Pineland Associates, or book an appointment online today.
“Dr. Benecki took her time with me during my exam to explain my ew Medicare advantage plan benefits so we could plan what exams would be covered going forward.”
At Atlantic OB/GYN Associates, PC, in Brick, New Jersey, board-certified OB-GYN Vanita H. Patel, MD, FACOG, provides a comprehensive range of women’s health services.
Patients have access to care ranging from well-woman exams, birth control, pregnancy check-ups, and hormone replacement therapy. The practice also provides care for gynecological issues, like endometriosis and fibroids, as well as skin rejuvenation and body contouring services with Tempsure® Envi and Tempsure® Firm devices by Cynosure®.
Dr. Patel always wanted to become a doctor, and knew delivering babies was her interest. She completed her undergraduate studies at Pramukhswami Medical College in Gujarat, India, in 1999. She completed her residency in dermatology and venereology at M. P. Shah Medical College in Gujarat, India. She then completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Patel is board-certified by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and she is affiliated with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (who gave her a “Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures” award), the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and the American Medical Association.
She has been practicing medicine for 15 years, and she established Atlantic OB/GYN Associates, PC, in 2010. She believes the role of an OB/GYN in a woman’s life can’t be overstated, which is why she goes the extra mile to make her patients feel comfortable and build long-term relationships built on trust.
The practice is conveniently located across from Ocean Medical Center, where she has privileges, along with Jersey Shore University Medical Center. The practice welcomes patients of all ages, and they participate in most major insurance plans.
Call the office or book an appointment online today to meet the caring and compassionate team.
Dr. Manish Gopal brings extensive expertise to treating women with pelvic floor disorders at the Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, with locations in Somerset and Freehold, New Jersey.
The opportunity to make a dramatic impact on a woman’s quality of life inspired him to pursue urogynecology. Dr. Gopal’s training covers all forms of medical and surgical treatment for women with pelvic floor disorders.
Dr. Gopal graduated from the MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine in Philadelphia and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, also in Philadelphia. Dr. Gopal recently finished an accredited fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, a premier women’s health program.
He has received funding from the National Institutes of Health for the investigation of geriatric epidemiology and completed a master’s degree in clinical epidemiology from the University of Pennsylvania. He has a special interest in minimally invasive surgical techniques, and the AAGL, formerly the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, has recognized him for surgical excellence.
His research and writings have been featured in a number of peer-reviewed journals and textbooks; he also has presented at national and international scientific meetings, such as the American Urogynecologic Society and the International Continence Society.
Loved by his patients, Dr. Gopal was named a top doctor in New Jersey Monthly magazine in both 2016 and 2017. In 2012, Dr. Gopal was named director of Gynecological Robotic Surgery at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
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Paul Matta, MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine OB-GYN 0.5 mi
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.
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American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Member
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American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Member
Dena Harris, MD is a Board Certified Gynecologist and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy specialist currently concentrating her practice in chronic sexual, vulvar, and pelvic pain, as well as general, adolescent and menopausal gynecology. She was a medical pioneer, as the first OB/GYN in the SOHO area and also one of the first female OB/GYNs in private practice in New York City. After becoming partners with Dr. Deborah Coady in 1980, she co-founded SOHO OB/GYN women’s health care center.
She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and received her medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College (now part of Drexel University) in 1976. Dr. Harris completed her internship and residency at NYU Medical Center, where she is currently affiliated as a Clinical Assistant Professor. In 1991, Dr. Harris co-authored "Recovering from a Hysterectomy".
Dr. Harris is currently a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease for her original research on vulvodynia-related small fiber neuropathy. She is an active member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, International Pelvic Pain Society, National Vulvodynia Association and The New York Gynecologic Society.
Dr. Harris has devoted her 30 year career to providing quality medical care. She combines excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills while exercising great empathy and compassion for her patients. She has been named to the Top Doctors lists in New York by both New York Times Magazine and Super Doctors, as well as America’s Top Doctors through Castle Connolly for over 10 years.
Dr. Paula Brignoni-Blume provides health care services for women at SoHo Gynecology in New York City’s SoHo district. She completed her undergraduate degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, then went on to earn her Master of Public Health and her medical degree from St. George’s University. Dr. Brignoni-Blume completed her OB/GYN residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island. As chief resident she was the recipient of the AAGL award for her laparoscopy skills.
Dr. Brignoni-Blume is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is on staff at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.
In her daily care of patients, Dr. Brignoni-Blume’s focus is on gynecology with special interest in vaginal disorders, birth control, family planning, abnormal pap smears, and management of sexually-transmitted diseases.
Educating her patients about their healthcare needs is important to Dr. Brignoni-Blume. She is dedicated to making sure patients receive the most comprehensive care, and that they understand their symptoms, diagnosis, and the proper steps to take towards optimal health.
A specialist in minimally invasive gynecology surgery, Dr. Emily Blanton is a perfect fit for the Soho Gynecology team, providing whole life care for women in SoHo, New York. Dr. Blanton has a proven track record when it comes to putting others first in her medical career, earning awards in each year of her postgraduate studies for commitment to her fellow healthcare professionals, dedication to selfless patient care, and technical skills. Backed with solid residency and research experience, Dr. Blanton is an excellent choice if you’re seeking an obstetrics and gynecology caregiver.
Dr. Blanton earned her bachelor’s degree in economics at Brown University and her medical degree at State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Blanton then completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at SUNY Stony Brook University. Throughout her education and career, Dr. Blanton has earned many commendations for her work. She’s extensively published and has solid experience researching topics in her discipline.
She looks forward to providing you with the finest in contemporary obstetrics and gynecology care. Call or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Blanton at Soho Gynecology.
Alla Bodner, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and women's health specialist with extensive experience in cosmetic injectables. Dr. Bodner brings over a decade of expertise to DK Med Spa, which has offices in Northshore Northbrook, Illinois, and the Midtown of Manhattan in New York City.
Dr. Bodner received her bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in Illinois before earning her medical degree from Ross University Medical School. Dr. Bodner went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She became board-certified in 2015 by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
In her practice, Dr. Bodner specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic techniques and the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System. She brings her extensive knowledge of family planning and caring for patients in all the stages of the reproductive cycle. Dr. Bodner has been performing cosmetic injections since 2013.
Dr. Bodner takes extra care to understand a patient's background and health history, which allows her to establish a personalized treatment plan for each patient. She works hard to identify individual short-term and long-term health goals that can create a healthier lifestyle.
Dr. Bodner speaks English, Spanish, and Russian, which helps her better connect with a broader patient base.
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.”
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.
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