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Ching-Lynn Chen, MD, FACOG is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has a special interest in helping women optimize their overall wellness as well as their reproductive and sexual health through every stage of life, including adolescence, pregnancy and menopause. In addition to her love of obstetrics, her interests include contraception, adolescent gynecology, perimenopause and menopause, and family planning. She has been in private practice with OBGYN Westside since 2000 and is a founding member. 

Dr. Chen received B.A. in psychology at Stanford University, and is a graduate of the SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Dr. Chen is a member of the voluntary faculty and is a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai Hospital on the upper east side of Manhattan where she remains active in medical student and resident education. She enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, hiking and walking her dog in Central Park.

Ana Bermudez, MD, is a skilled, board-eligible physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Serving patients at OBGYN Westside on the Upper West Side of New York City, Dr. Bermudez welcomes patients from throughout the five boroughs.

Dr. Bermudez received her bachelor’s in International Relations from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she was a Davis Scholar. She continued on to Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, to complete her pre-medical studies. Returning to Brown for her graduate studies, Dr. Bermudez earned her medical degree from the Alpert Medical School with academic and public service honors.

Relocating to California, Dr. Bermudez completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of California, Los Angeles. After years of intense study, she was named an attending physician at Stanford Medicine Partners in Northern California. She enjoys providing care in all areas of obstetrics and gynecology, including labor and delivery, preconception, and contraceptive counseling.

Dr. Bermudez especially enjoys building relationships with her patients and seeing them through all stages of their care. She is fluent in English and Spanish and also speaks Portuguese. She is looking forward to becoming a New Yorker!

Justine Kim, MD is a board certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Kim is committed to providing each patient with compassionate, skilled and comfortable care.

Dr. Kim attended Columbia University where she graduated Magna Cum Laude specializing in Neuroscience and Behavior. She then went on to SUNY Downstate Medical School where she not only graduated as a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society but was also awarded the 41st Annual Chandler McCuskey Brooks Award. This prestigious award is given to one medical student for outstanding achievement in the basic sciences.

Dr. Kim then completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine. Dr. Kim has been awarded several research grants and worked in various research departments throughout her career. She has special clinical interests in laparoscopic surgery and family planning.

When she is not in the office, Dr. Kim enjoys painting, exploring new restaurants and walking her corgi, Frankie, around the park.

Justine Kim, MD is fluent in Korean.

Michelle D. Morgan, M.D. FACOG is a founding member of OBGYN Westside, where she has been practicing obstetrics and gynecology on the since 2001. Dr. Morgan attended Lehigh University for her undergraduate degree in civil engineering, and then earned her medical degree at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. She completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology training at the Mount Sinai Hospital on the upper east side of Manhattan, where she is an Assistant Professor and remains active in medical education.

Dr. Morgan specializes in creating patient-centered treatment plans.  She brings a personal touch to the clinical environment with a special emphasis on quality patient care.  She has earned a reputation for fostering a warm and friendly atmosphere to help even the most uncomfortable patient feel at ease and trust the medical process.  

In her free time, Dr. Morgan enjoys spending time with her family traveling, cooking, going to Soul Cycle and spoiling her dog Charlie :).

Gila Leiter, MD, FACOG, provides exceptional and individualized OB/GYN care at Park Avenue Women’s Center for women living in Yorkville, Upper East Side, New York City. She’s passionate about helping her patients have a better quality of life, whether that involves managing a high-risk pregnancy or surgically assisting women who are dealing with fibroids. Take advantage of her expertise in high-risk obstetrics and treatment of postpartum depression, infertility, and menopause.

Dr. Leiter graduated from Yeshiva University in New York with a bachelor’s degree in biology and went on to study public health at Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Jerusalem. Afterward, she received her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx. She completed her internship and residency at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.

She has received accolades from both patients and the medical community, including the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award, Patient's Choice NY Area Award, and New York Magazine Best Doctors. She was also featured in the Castle Connolly Best Doctors NY Metro Area for the last ten years.

Dr. Leiter serves on the medical advisory board of Sharsheret, a nonprofit organization serving women recently diagnosed or living with breast and ovarian cancer. She also serves on the medical advisory board for Ohr Naava, treating and counseling at-risk teens and young adults in gynecologic issues, as well as a frequent lecturer for A Time and Chava, a resource for infertility and women’s health. She is President of the Medical Board of Mount Sinai Hospital, and runs its Administrative Executive Committee, as well as serving on many other hospital committees and the board of trustees. She is a past president of the Attending Association of Mount Sinai Hospital, serving on its executive committee. As an associate clinical professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, she teaches and trains medical students and residents in obstetrics and gynecology, hoping to transmit clinical skills and medical knowledge with a patient-based approach.

The author of "Everything You Need to Know to Have a Healthy Twin Pregnancy," Dr. Leiter is the mother of twins and two other daughters. She loves trail running and has done several triathlons in the past.

A passionate and experienced OB/GYN, Douglas Moss, MD, FACOG, provides New York-area women with the best in individualized health care at Park Avenue Women’s Center located in Yorkville, Upper East Side. He has served women in the area for decades and remains deeply committed to caring for women on their own terms.

Dr. Moss graduated from the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City. He completed his internship and residency at Mount Sinai, too. He currently serves as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine.

He has been recognized as one of the Best Doctors in America by Best Doctors; has received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award on four occasions; and The New York Times Magazine named him a "Superdoc.” He co-authored the book "Understanding Pregnancy and Childbirth," as well as scholarly publications on inflammatory bowel disease during pregnancy.

Among his interests and specialties is surgery for abnormal uterine bleeding, including minimally invasive surgery. He specializes in successful vaginal delivery for patients, as well as complex cesarean delivery.

Shari Leipzig, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN offering expert services to women in the New York area at Park Avenue Women’s Center. She stands ready to help you and women of all ages and from all walks of life understand their obstetrical and gynecological health.  She currently serves as an assistant clinical professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City, delivering babies in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Mount Sinai Hospital on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.

After completing her undergraduate degree at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, she went on to medical school at the Medical College of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Sloane Hospital for Women of Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New York, then completed a fellowship in pelvic surgery (oncology) at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx.

In addition to providing quality care to women in Yorkville, Upper East Side, Dr. Leipzig is dedicated to providing care to uninsured and indigent women. She consulted on a pro bono basis with the Prisoners’ Rights Project of the Legal Aid Society to create standards for the gynecological care of incarcerated women with abnormal Pap smears. This volunteer work led her to create a colposcopy clinic for HIV-positive incarcerated women from the Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women. She has provided pro bono gynecologic care in India and Nepal, and served for 20 years on the board of directors of Himalayan HealthCare, Inc. She has received the Vitals’ Patients’ Choice Award, Patients’ Choice 5 Year Honoree Favorite Physicians Award, and the Compassionate Doctor Award.

Dr. Leipzig enjoys taking care of pregnant women, has been in solo obstetrical practice for almost 15 years, and is happy to work with women planning to deliver with a doula. She has extensive experience working with women who choose labor with or without an epidural in a hospital setting.

At Medical Care for Women in Astoria, New York and Jamaica, New York, Andrea Olanescu, MD, serves each of her patients with quality, compassionate care. She founded Medical Care for Women because she knows that each woman is unique — as is her life. At her practice, Dr. Olanescu tailors her approach and her medical services to each woman’s specific needs.

After earning her MD at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania, Dr. Olanescu broadened her expertise through an internal medicine residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City and an OB/GYN residency at Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, New Jersey. Today, she is a fellow of the American Board of Internal Medicine and of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Olanescu is deeply committed to serving the multicultural and multiethnic community of Queens, New York. She is a board-certified OB/GYN with physician affiliations at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Hospital, and Flushing Hospital.

She knows that the diversity of the Queens community can bring a variety of medical needs and challenges, as well as a range of lifestyle goals. She’s dedicated to serving each patient at Medical Care for Women based on her specific needs and wants.

Board-certified OB/GYN Dr. Khashayar Shakiba offers exceptional urogynecologic care and pelvic reconstructive surgery to women in Hackensack, New Jersey, and the surrounding area at Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey, LLC. Offering the most innovative technology and minimally invasive approaches, Dr. Shakiba is also board-certified in pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Shakiba manages pelvic pain, endometriosis, and sexual dysfunction with surgical and nonsurgical alternatives. He also offers minimally invasive surgery to remove fibroids. His office uses EPOP-Q for evaluating and diagnosing pelvic organ prolapse electronically – and this technology allows patients to view their condition digitally.

Dr. Shakiba specializes in minimally invasive gynecological surgery and uses the da VinciⓇ robotic surgery system. He has experience in the evaluation and surgical treatment of female urinary incontinence as well as the management of abnormal uterine bleeding. 

Dr. Shakiba received his medical degree from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in Tehran, Iran. He went on to finish an internship at Yale School of Medicine and then completed his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio.

Call the office of Women's Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey or book an appointment online to take advantage of Dr. Shakiba’s superior urogynecologic experience.

Dr. Kateryna Kolesnikova is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist affiliated with the Hackensack University Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. She completed her residency training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School where she was Chief Resident. Dr. Kolesnikova received her medical degree (M.D.) from the Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, NY and is a graduate of the University of Rochester, NY.

Dr. Kolesnikova is proficient at treating uterine fibroids, performing robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive surgery, providing contraceptive counseling, managing polycystic ovarian syndrome, and menopause. Up to date on current standards and guidelines, Dr. Kolesnikova develops treatment plans that offer the best care possible. She is empathetic and professional in her approach, and adept at counseling patients on preventative care and positive lifestyle changes.

Her surgical skills, commitment to the care of women, and her ability to incorporate quality of life improvements into the clinical care of patients are reflected in the series of prestigious awards that she has received. These include, the 2022 AUGS, American Uro-gynecologic Society award for excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and the 2022 SLRS, the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons for being outstanding at Minimally Invasive Surgeries.

Dr. Kolesnikova’s commitment to women’s health extends to advancing the frontiers of treatment options through her basic and clinical research. Her research focus has been on understanding how cancers evolve to become resistant to therapies and has published her work in high impact peer-reviewed scientific journals. She aspires to develop novel and improve existing treatment options for women with uterine fibroids and with gynecological cancers like ovarian and endometrial cancer. Dr. Kolesnikova was awarded the Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology by The Society of Gynecologic Oncology in recognition of her commitment to research and the advancement of medicine.

A tea connoisseur and a travel enthusiast, fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, Kateryna enjoys spending time with her family and friends when she is not caring for her patients. She loves exploring diverse cuisines, taking long hikes, playing volleyball, scuba diving, and is currently struggling to master her new sport, kiteboarding.

Dr. Fahmy is a board-certified OB/GYN and the medical director of Aster OB/GYN - an innovative practice on New York City's Upper West Side. With a focus on personalized care, he takes the time to truly understand your needs, easing anxieties with warmth and kindness. 

Dr. Fahmy's deep passion for maternal health drove him to complete a second residency in obstetrics and gynecology after initially becoming a board-certified family physician. This journey highlights his dedication to providing exceptional care to female patients throughout their reproductive years. He is dedicated to empowering patients through their health journey.  He offers prenatal care, female wellness, family planning, and minimally invasive treatments, and possesses extensive expertise in conditions related to fertility, vaginal discomfort, pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and fibroids. Dr. Fahmy prioritizes patient comfort with convenient in-office procedures like hysterosalpingogram, urodynamics, loop electrosurgical excision procedure (LEEP), and hysteroscopy.  He is devoted to making advanced medical care accessible.

Dr. Fahmy's medical training began at Cairo University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt, followed by extensive residency training in New York.  He completed his OB/GYN residency at New York Medical College. His international background and continued dedication to cutting-edge treatments reflect his passion for providing exceptional healthcare. Dr. Fahmy's fluency in Arabic, Spanish, and English underscores his commitment to serving the diverse NYC community and international patients who travel the globe to seek his expertise.

Dr. Farris Fahmy is a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists since 2004. 

Dr. Roesner is a compassionate osteopathic physician at Aster OB/GYN on New York City's Upper West Side. She believes in listening to her patients, taking a holistic approach to understand their unique needs and provide the best possible care. Her dedication to personalized medicine is reflected in her commitment to patient education and collaborative decision-making.

Specializing in fertility assessments, gynecologic surgery, and pregnancy care, Dr. Roesner empowers women at every stage of their health journey. Whether you're seeking guidance with family planning, navigating pregnancy, or addressing gynecological concerns, Dr. Roesner offers comprehensive expertise delivered with warmth and understanding.

With a Bachelor of Science in biology from Loyola University Chicago and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from A.T. Still University, Dr. Roesner built a strong foundation for her patient-centered practice. Her residency at Yale New Haven Health - Bridgeport Hospital, where she served as chief resident, honed her expertise in obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Roesner's commitment to excellence is further demonstrated by her award in Medical Student Education from Yale School of Medicine and her active membership in the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Osteopathic Association.

Call our office or book online to begin your health journey with Dr. Roesner.

Dr. Julia Raber, MD is a highly accomplished obstetric and gynecology specialist with a remarkable 22 years of experience in the medical field. She has dedicated her career to providing exceptional care to her patients. With a genuine passion for her work, Dr. Raber is known for her compassionate, empathetic, and caring approach towards her patients. She understands the unique challenges and concerns women face in their reproductive health journeys and strives to provide them with the utmost support and understanding.

In addition to her extensive medical expertise, Dr. Raber is fluent in Russian, English, and possesses some proficiency in Spanish. This linguistic diversity allows her to effectively communicate with a wide range of patients, ensuring that language barriers do not hinder the delivery of quality healthcare.

Dr. Raber's primary focus lies in treating symptoms associated with genitourinary syndrome of menopause. With her vast knowledge and experience in this field, she offers comprehensive and personalized solutions to alleviate discomfort and improve the overall well-being of her patients. By combining her exceptional medical skills with her genuine care and dedication, Dr. Julia Raber continues to positively impact the lives of countless women, empowering them to achieve optimal health and happiness.

Certifications:

• American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Education and Training:

• Obstetrics & Gynecology – Northwell Long Island Jewish Medical Center 

Internship

• State University of New York Health Science Center 

Doctor of Medicine               

• Long Island University Brooklyn Brooklyn, New York
• Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude                

Languages: 

• Russian, English.

Irada Shapiro, DO, is a highly experienced obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside. Dr. Shapiro is a bilingual provider, fluent in both English and Spanish. She has been with the Raveco Medical team since 2006.

Dr. Shapiro earned her Bachelor of Arts in biology from New York University, where she graduated cum laude. She graduated with her Doctor of Osteopathy from the New York University of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. Afterward, she completed a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where she eventually served as Chief Resident. 

Dr. Shapiro has hospital privileges at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York. She is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Claudia Ravins, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with three locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside.

Dr. Ravins earned her undergraduate degree in anthropology and minored in biology and chemistry at Queens College, City University of New York. She then pursued her medical degree at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ravins completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, and thereafter began serving the diverse populations of New York City at several health facilities across the city. 

She previously served as the Director of the OB/GYN Department at North Shore University Hospital – Forest Hills for over 13 years and most recently served as the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Flushing Hospital. Dr. Ravins is currently the Director of Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, where she also holds hospital privileges.  

Dr. Ravins is affiliated with the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Queens County Medical Society, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.