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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.
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Dr. Shifrin then designed his practice to curate a world of obstetrics and gynecology medicine, providing a conservative approach that offers patients the best care possible. He and his team of specialists diagnose and treat several concerns, from chronic pelvic pain to irregular bleeding. They also provide routine diagnostics, such as ultrasounds to ensure a baby’s health or a well-woman exam to safeguard the mother’s health.
The team of professionals at each location understands the importance of protecting a patient’s sexual health. They offer STD screening as a part of a routine gynecology checkup and IUDs to those wanting to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.
Dr. Shifrin protects his medical integrity as a diplomate of the American Board of OB/GYN and as a member of AMA and AAGL. He’s also fluent in English, Russian, Ukrainian, and Byelorussian.
Call or book online to schedule an appointment at Dr. Gregory Shifrin OBGYN PC today.
Yelena Trakhtenberg, MD, is a compassionate and patient-oriented OB/GYN serving patients at Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, a gynecologic surgery practice located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. To better serve the diverse patient population of New York City, Dr. Trakhtenberg speaks both English and Russian.
Dr. Trakhtenberg is originally from Russian and earned her medical degree from the Russian State Medical University in Moscow. She started an internship in Kaliningrad and has practiced medicine since 1998.
Dr. Trakhtenberg is an understanding physician who takes the time to get to know her patients individually so she can better understand their condition and develop an appropriate treatment plan tailored to their needs. She takes a focused and individual approach to health care, optimizing each patient's treatment by dialing in on what they need to restore their health and well being.
Her keen skill and years of experience allow her to narrow down exactly what each patient needs to achieve ideal health outcomes.
Gregory Shifrin, MD, is a skilled OB/GYN providing high-quality gynecologic surgical care at Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, located in the Midwood neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. He has more than 30 years of experience as an OB/GYN.
Dr. Shifrin received his medical degree from Kuibyshev Medical Institute in 1981 and provided medical care in Russia for almost 10 years before immigrating to the United States in 1989 and making his home in the heart of Brooklyn.
In 1996, Dr. Shifrin opened his own private practice, where he has been providing compassionate care and personal attention to his patients while running a modern and innovative facility.
In 2016, Dr. Shifrin opened Surgery of Tomorrow, LLC, where he strives to provide patients the most cutting edge care with a focus on personal attention and compassion.
Dr. Shifrin is highly experienced in general gynecology, high- and low-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures, vaginal reconstruction and repair, and diagnosis and treatment of infertility and sexually transmitted diseases.
Dr. Shifrin is a board certified OB/GYN who has privileges at Cornell Medical Center in Manhattan and New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn.
Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.
The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).
Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.
Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.
Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.
Dr. Guirguis, MD is the founder of the FemGYN: For Her Wellness Urgent Care facilities in the Park Slope area of Brooklyn, New York. He started his first OB/GYN practice in Park Slope Brooklyn in 1987. Dr. Guirguis graduated from Cairo Medical School and went on to specialize in general surgery and has extensive training in plastic and cosmetic surgery. He then found his passion in women’s health care and went on to complete his residency in OB/GYN at Brooklyn Hospital. Visit www.GuirguisOBGYN.com for more information.
Faina Akselrod, MD, FACOG, FACS, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. At Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York. She focuses on providing individualized gynecologic care to women of all ages.
Dr. Akselrod earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the State University of New York, Health Sciences Center at Brooklyn before going on to receive training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center.
Shortly after completing her training, Dr. Akselrod was sought out to serve as the medical center’s director of family planning and colposcopy. While in this prestigious role, Dr. Akselrod greatly contributed to national and international clinical research in the fields of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Oncology.
Today, she is a fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Akselrod always places the doctor/patient relationship above all else, striving to ensure that all of her patients receive the individualized care they deserve. That’s why she and Genia Bekker, MD, FACOG, FACS, launched Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in 2006.
Together Dr. Akselrod and Dr. Bekker provide quality gynecological care to women of all ages, taking advantage of the most advanced technology in the medical field.
Call Advanced Gynecology & Surgery today or schedule an appointment online to learn more about the services Dr. Akselrod has to offer.
Genia Bekker, MD, FACOG, FACS, offers comprehensive care to the women in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York. As a board-certified OB/GYN, Dr. Bekker strives to provide the highest quality gynecological care to women in all stages of life, with the compassion and professionalism they deserve.
With nearly 20 years of experience as a gynecologist, Dr. Bekker has published several scientific articles in the field and has even presented her work at numerous professional meetings around the world.
Today, she is fellow of both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons, certified in minimally invasive gynecological procedures like endometrial ablation, TVT™ (a female urinary incontinence treatment), and more.
Extremely active both clinically and surgically, Dr. Bekker is highly trained in all aspects of women’s health, allowing her to handle all of a woman’s gynecological needs.
Since launching Advanced Gynecology & Surgery in 2006, along with Faina Akselrod, MD, FACOG, FACS, Dr. Bekker has made it her personal mission as a gynecologist to provide comprehensive obstetric and gynecological care to all women.
For more information about the services Dr. Bekker has to offer, call Advanced Gynecology & Surgery today or schedule an appointment online.
“I recently visited Advanced Gynecology & Surgery
for a gynecology appointment, and I am thoroughly impressed with the excellent service and care provided. From the moment I arrived, the staff was welcoming and efficient, ensuring a smooth check-in process.
Dr. Genia Bekker , my gynecologist, was exceptional. She took the time to listen to my concerns, provided clear and detailed explanations, and made sure I felt comfortable throughout the examination. Her expertise and professionalism were evident, and she addressed all my questions with patience and empathy.
The clinic itself is well-maintained and equipped with modern facilities, which contributed to a reassuring and pleasant experience. The nursing staff was also supportive and attentive, adding to the overall positive environment.
I highly recommend Advanced Gynecology & Surgery and Dr. Genya Bekker for anyone seeking top-notch gynecological care. Their commitment to patient well-being and their high standard of service truly set them apart.”
Dr. Genia Bekker, MD
OB-GYN
1711 Sheepshead Bay Road
1st Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Leon Nitkin is a top-ranked ob/gyn providing compassionate, state-of-the-art care for women from throughout Brooklyn, NY. With offices in both Brighton Beach and New York, Dr. Nitkin makes it easy and convenient for women to get the care they need to enjoy the best health possible at every age, from adolescence through menopause.
Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Nitkin has extensive experience treating a wide array of obstetric and gynecological issues, including uterine fibroids, heavy menstrual bleeding, sexually-transmitted diseases and unplanned pregnancies, offering safe, confidential pregnancy termination options including both surgical options and the RU486 “abortion pill.” In addition, he provides gynecological care for adolescents as well as minimally-invasive in-office diagnostic evaluations and second opinion consultations to help women make the most informed decisions possible about their care.
Dr. Nitkin is committed to providing each patient with the broadest array of care options so every patient can feel confident in her care and her health. The practice's Safe Option program was created to enable women to take the steps they need to terminate unplanned pregnancies without worrying about judgment or recriminations. As a leading care provider in New York City, Dr. Nitkin's goal is to provide the highest-quality care with a compassionate approach aimed at helping every woman feel relaxed and empowered.
Dr. Nitkin completed his medical degree at Perm State Medical Academy, followed by two residencies in obstetrics and gynecology, including one at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and a second at the State University of New York (SUNY), Downstate Medical Center.
Dr. Nitkin welcomes new patients as well as walk-in patients. He speaks English, Russian and Polish, and the practice accepts most major types of insurance plans.
Dr. Kakossian graduated Medical School with Honors and Distinction in 1991. She completed an exchange fellowship program at Columbia University, NY in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. She graduated as Chief resident in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Lutheran Medical Center, NY.
Dr. Kakossian has done extensive research in Laparoscopic and Hysteroscopic Surgery for different gynecologic conditions and produced many publications in this field. She was trained by and operated with the professor and founder of Laparoscopic Surgery Dr. H. Reich at Columbia University, NY. She lectured at International Conferences of Gynecologic Surgeons in Las Vegas, Miami, Montreal, and Atlanta and demonstrated the latest advances in Laparoscopic surgery in Moscow, Russia.
Women’s Health has always been of primary interest of Dr. Kakossian. She created the most rewarding private practice where she enjoys a special bond with her patients while caring for them through pivotal moments of their lives. This brought another natural and yet important aspect of any woman’s life; grace and beauty. Having specially trained in many cosmetic procedures; Botox, Fillers, Laser and IPL, Dr. Kakossian now addresses her patients’ needs for both Health and Beauty in the comfort a state of the art facility equipped with the latest advances in medical technology.
Dr. Irene Kakossian is a fellow of the American College Of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; she is a member of the American Society of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, American Medical Association, and the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology.
I graduated from the Midwifery Program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Prior to becoming a midwife, I was an Ob/Gyn sonographer. Upon graduation from Downstate, I received multiple awards for dedication and perseverance to the Midwifery Program. I worked for a very busy private Ob Gyn practice in the last three years and will continue to be determined and dedicated to keeping the well-being of women, their babies and family members foremost in my mind.
“I've been a patient of Dina Israelov for many years and I would never want to change that. Always provided a caring, professional and great service. I highly recommend her services to a woman of any age.”
Dina Israelov, CM
Clinical Nurse Specialist
1180 Brighton Beach Avenue
First Floor
Brooklyn, NY 11235
Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.
The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).
Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.
Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.
Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.
Dr. Peter Guirguis is the leader in the New York Metropolitan Area as well as abroad with patients traveling from afar for Minimal Invasive and Robotic Procedures for a variety of complex causes of pelvic pain secondary to uterine fibroids, ovarian polyps, endometriosis, abnormal uterine bleeding. Dr. Peter has been asked to share his expertise on various minimal invasive gynecological techniques including both preoperative and postoperative care within the united states and most recently abroad.
As a proud advocate of educating women to empower them in their health care decisions, board-certified OB/GYN Peter Guirguis, MD, FACOG, provides personalized care to women of all ages. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow of the American College of OB/GYN, proud to serve women in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, and Staten Island. A Brooklyn native, “Dr. Pete” is the son of the founder of The Guirguis Obstetrics & Gynecology Group, Dr. Fayez Guirguis.
Dr. Guirguis, also affiliated with New York Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and Staten Island University Hospital, has over a decade of experience in health care. He received his undergraduate degree from Tufts University in Boston, and continued his education at SUNY-Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, where he earned his medical degree.
From there, Dr. Guirguis went on to complete his OB/GYN residency at the University of Connecticut, affiliated with Hartford Hospital, and then joined the Guirguis Group practice in July 2011. He has since become certified in robotic surgery and is especially interested in minimally-invasive gynecologic surgery. As a proponent of the latest, evidence-based women’s medical care, he keeps current on all modern thinking and technologies.
Nicola Pemberton, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Artemis OB/GYN in Union, New Jersey. She is the medical director of Artemis OB/GYN and The Birth Center of New Jersey. She specializes in obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, and benign adult and adolescent gynecology.
Dr. Pemberton has been featured in the NY Times Metro section as well as CBS evening News, NJ news 12, Cosmopolitian.com, and a panelist for Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Annual Women's day conference. If you every want to see this OB/GYN in action, you can see her deliver a baby on the Netflix special documentary, Sex: Explained (the childbirth Episode)
Dr. Pemberton completed her undergraduate degree in biology at the University of Miami in Florida before moving to the West Indies for two years to attend the St. George’s University School of Medicine in True Blue, Grenada. For her third year of medical school, she did her clinical rotations in England, including neuroscience selective in the Czech Republic.
She completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, where she was recognized for her resident teaching and given a faculty position at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York City, where she also served as a clinical assistant professor at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
Dr. Pemberton is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Her training includes general laparoscopic and robotic gynecology surgery for procedures such as myomectomy, hysterectomy, and ovarian pathology. She performs numerous in-office procedures, including endometrial ablation, cryosurgery, colposcopy, and cone biopsies.
A native New Yorker who is now happy to call New Jersey home, Dr. Pemberton lives in the West Orange area with her husband and three children.
All women deserve access to outstanding women’s health services from a provider they can trust. For many women in Union, New Jersey, Yousef Amer, MD, FACOG, of Artemis OB/GYN is a wonderful resource for top-quality gynecologic and obstetrics services.
A lifelong learner, Dr. Amer completed his early medical training at Alexandria Medical University in Alexandria, Egypt. Upon arriving in the United States, Dr. Amer further refined his knowledge and skills during two internships at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Amer brings a wealth of experience to his current practice, including multiple positions as an attending physician. He is skilled in the da Vinci® robotic surgical platform and has advanced laser and cosmetic gynecologic surgery skills.
Patients love partnering with Dr. Amer because he takes the time to truly listen to their concerns and understand their treatment needs and goals. This attention to detail helps women feel supported, no matter how simple or complex their health may be.
Dr. Amer’s services include well-woman exams, menopause care, fertility care, birth control guidance, and more. His diagnostic and treatment skills encompass uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and polycystic ovary syndrome.
The best way to learn more about Dr. Amer’s approach to women’s health is to schedule a meeting with the team. Online scheduling is one option, and visits can also be set up by phone during regular business hours.
With convenient locations in Lindenhurst, New York, South Shore Women's Care is an obstetrics and gynecology practice offering integrative services to women and adolescents. Skilled OB/GYN Larissa Fomitcheva, MD, heads the practice, using her extensive background in pregnancy care, sexual health, and other related women’s health disciplines to provide excellent care.
Dr. Fomitcheva listens openly to every new and returning patient at South Shore Women's Care. She assesses new and worsening symptoms like pelvic pain and abnormal bleeding with routine pelvic exams as well as testing with state-of-the-art ultrasound imaging.
South Shore Women's Care specializes in careful, individualized treatment for sexual and reproductive health issues like fibroids, cysts, and endometriosis. Dr. Fomitcheva also specializes in providing care for serious and disruptive symptoms of menopause.
On the obstetrics side, Dr. Fomitcheva provides excellent care for high- and low-risk pregnancies. She sees her pregnant patients regularly throughout pregnancy for thorough evaluations, imaging tests, and measurements. The practice’s 4D ultrasound can track pregnancy progress and provide a moving image of an unborn child.
For patients interested in holding off on pregnancy, Dr. Fomitcheva provides birth control counseling and answers all questions in detail.
For an exam, evaluation, or treatment, call South Shore Women's Care or schedule a visit online today.
Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.
The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).
Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.
Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.
Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.
Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. is a multispecialty group practice that partners with every patient to provide comprehensive, lifelong internal medicine care. The practice has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York, and is made up of a team of highly skilled physicians and clinical staff dedicated to offering the highest quality services to all patients.
The practice improves your overall health and quality of life by combining the latest advances in evidence-based medicine with compassionate, patient-centered care and cutting-edge information technology. Vantage Medical Associates PC offers complete care for women’s health, gastroenterology, podiatry, and chronic disease management for conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure).
Those with persistent conditions like lower back pain and fibromyalgia benefit from pain management services and physical therapy.
Convenient in-office imaging and diagnostic testing, as well as services for neurology, cardiology, and urology, are also available. Telehealth and home visits provide patients who have trouble getting to the office with a trouble-free way to see their provider.
Get all the care you need at one practice. Call Vantage Medical Associates, P.C. today to learn more or use the online tool to request information.
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