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Board-certified OB/GYN Michael Straker, MD, currently practices general obstetrics and gynecology at Bestcare OB/GYN, in Nutley, New Jersey, with an emphasis on minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Straker grew up in West Hempstead on Long Island, New York, and graduated Salutatorian of the class of 1991 at Long Island Lutheran High School. He is a 1995 graduate of Johns Hopkins University where he earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology. He earned his medical degree in 1999 at Mount Sinai School of Medicine of the City University of New York, where he served as a Teaching Assistant in Anatomy and served as the Region IX Director of the Student National Medical Association. In 2003, he completed his residency training in Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, New Jersey, where he was the first African American to graduate the program. 

He maintains admitting privileges at Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville and St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston. Additionally, Dr. Straker has been serving as the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Clara Maass since 2009 and previously served as the Co-Chair of the minimally invasive surgical steering committee.

Dr. Straker is licensed to practice medicine in the state of New Jersey and is certified in numerous areas including minimally invasive da Vinci Robotic Surgery. He is board certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is a member of the American Medical Association, the National Medical Association and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (FACOG). He is a Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of OB/GYN at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. In this capacity, he teaches Obstetrics and Gynecology to medical students rotating through Clara Maass Medical Center. He previously sat on the Board of Directors of the Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (formerly the Plainfield Health Center) in Plainfield, New Jersey. 

Dr. Straker believes in staying active within the community. He is a member of the Montclair Alumni Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. He is an active member of Elmwood United Presbyterian Church where he serves on the Deacon Board and participates in the Pastoral Care ministry, the Men of Faith ministry, and the Marriage Enrichment Ministry. He also serves on the West Orange Zoning Board of Adjustments. 

Dr. Straker loves to cook and keeps his smoker active year round. He lives in West Orange with his wife Jamelle, and his two sons Eric and Jay.

Dr. Kateryna Kolesnikova is a highly skilled Obstetrician and Gynecologist affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center and Chilton Medical Center in Hackensack, NJ. With a deep commitment to women's health, Dr. Kolesnikova is also the dedicated Menopause Specialist at Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey. She provides compassionate and comprehensive care to women navigating the complexities of menopause, offering personalized treatment plans that prioritize both physical and emotional well-being.

Dr. Kolesnikova completed her residency training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, where she served as Chief Resident. She received her M.D. from the Jacobs School of Medicine in Buffalo, NY, and is a graduate of the University of Rochester in New York. Her extensive training and expertise make her a trusted provider in a wide range of women's health concerns.

Specializing in minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Kolesnikova is proficient in treating uterine fibroids using robotic and laparoscopic techniques. She also provides expert care in contraceptive counseling, managing polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), and supporting women through menopause. Staying up to date with the latest medical standards and guidelines, Dr. Kolesnikova tailors each treatment plan to deliver the highest standard of care for her patients.

Her approach is empathetic and professional, with a strong focus on preventive care and encouraging positive lifestyle changes to enhance overall health. Dr. Kolesnikova’s dedication to patient care is evident in the prestigious awards she has received, including the 2022 AUGS (American Urogynecologic Society) Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and the 2022 SLRS (Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons) Outstanding Achievement in Minimally Invasive Surgery.

Dr. Kolesnikova is also an accomplished researcher, with a focus on gynecological cancers, particularly how they evolve to become resistant to treatments. Her work has been published in high-impact scientific journals, contributing to advancements in the field of gynecological oncology. She was honored with the Outstanding Resident in Gynecologic Oncology award by The Society of Gynecologic Oncology for her dedication to research and medical innovation.

When she’s not caring for patients, Dr. Kolesnikova enjoys exploring diverse cuisines, hiking, playing volleyball, scuba diving, and traveling. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, and enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Currently, she’s also trying her hand at mastering kiteboarding!

Dr. Khashayar Shakiba is a board-certified OB/GYN and urogynecologist offering exceptional care in pelvic reconstructive surgery and urogynecology to women in Hackensack, New Jersey, and the surrounding areas. At Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey, LLC, Dr. Shakiba combines cutting-edge technology with advanced minimally invasive techniques to provide superior treatment options. In addition to his board certifications in OB/GYN and pelvic medicine, he is MIGS (Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery) certified, making him a trusted expert in minimally invasive procedures for complex gynecologic conditions.

Dr. Shakiba is highly skilled in managing a wide range of pelvic health concerns, including pelvic pain, endometriosis, sexual dysfunction, and pudendal neuralgia. He offers both surgical and nonsurgical alternatives tailored to each patient’s needs. His expertise also extends to minimally invasive fibroid removal surgery. Using the innovative EPOP-Q technology, Dr. Shakiba can electronically evaluate and diagnose pelvic organ prolapse, allowing patients to visualize their condition digitally for a more informed approach to treatment.

With extensive experience in robotic surgery, Dr. Shakiba uses the da VinciⓇ robotic surgery system to perform minimally invasive gynecological surgeries with unmatched precision, faster recovery times, and minimal scarring. He is also highly skilled 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 completed his internship at Yale School of Medicine and his residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland, Ohio, solidifying his expertise in advanced urogynecologic and minimally invasive techniques.

Take the next step towards improved pelvic health by calling the office of Women’s Pelvic Surgery of North Jersey or scheduling an appointment online today. Dr. Shakiba’s extensive experience and compassionate care can help you achieve the best possible outcomes for your urogynecologic needs.

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.

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.

Katharine Pelletier, MD, is an experienced, board-certified OBGYN. She joined the team of compassionate providers at OBGYN Westside, PLLC, located in the Upper West Side of New York City, and sees patients throughout the five boroughs and tri-state area.

Dr. Pelletier is a native New Yorker who is particularly interested in general pregnancy care, high-risk obstetrics, contraception, adolescent GYN, and LGBTQ+ care. She graduated from Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and completed her premedical studies at Columbia University in New York, New York, after which she received her medical degree from SUNY Downstate College of Medicine in Brooklyn.

Dr. Pelletier completed her OBGYN residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, and comes to the practice with experience in private practice. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two cats, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and improving her French language skills. 

The OBGYN Westside, PLLC team is excited to welcome Dr. Pelletier and for everyone to meet her. To schedule an appointment, call the practice today or reach out online. 

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 :).

Ana Bermudez, MD, FACOG is a skilled, board-certified 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!

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 Assistant Professor 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.

Mohamed Esiely, MD is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist serving the Hoboken community at his practice Health Wise Women in New Jersey.

Before immigrating to the United States, Dr. Esiely was a physician in Egypt where he received his medical degree from Cairo University. As an attending physician, he focused his skills on keeping students knowledgeable as they studied, lectured, and traveled the world.

In the United States, Dr. Esiely completed his residency at New York’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where he was chief resident. He became a certified practitioner of the da Vinci® surgical system in 2012, a robotic system used to perform minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Dr. Esiely established Health Wise Women in 2010. In his more than 20 years practicing medicine, he has received numerous awards, including the Laparoscopic Surgery Award and Resident Award for Excellence in Teaching. The Egyptian Ministry of Health also selected Dr. Esiely for the Family Planning Program Award, and he won first prize for a case report at New York Medical College’s Annual Resident Research Day.

Dr. Esiely is a member of the Egyptian Obstetrics and Gynecology Association, as well as the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. In his free time, Dr. Esiely enjoys reading, playing squash, and using computers. He’s fluent in both Arabic and English.

Focusing on minimally invasive surgery and low-stress techniques, Dr. Daniel Kushner aims to help young and old preserve their youth and improve their libido and sexual vitality at his practice, Daniel Kushner, MD, in White Plains and Queens, New York.

Dr. Kushner is dedicated to serving the gynecological and obstetrical needs of the diverse population of Westchester County, and he is fluent in Spanish, French, and Swedish.

Dr. Kushner always addresses his patients’ concerns by thoroughly exploring their history, performing comprehensive physical exams and ordering diagnostic tests. He recommends conservative treatments, such as lifestyle adjustments and medicines, before suggesting surgical treatments.

Dr. Kushner also specializes in providing patients with relief from pelvic pain, excessive or intermittent bleeding, and helping women achieve pregnancy. Furthermore, he addresses contraceptive concerns and women’s reproductive health.

After receiving his bachelor’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Kushner earned his medical degree at State University of New York Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York.  He completed his residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, New York.

Janusz Rudnicki, MD, is an experienced OB/GYN, providing high-quality, individualized services for women at Symphony Medical’s Andrus location in Yonkers, New York.

Dr. Rudnicki specializes in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, with a special interest in pregnancy, post-menopausal health, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

After earning his medical degree at Medical University of Lodz in Lodz, Poland, Dr. Rudnicki went on to complete two residencies in obstetrics and gynecology. 

One was at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center in the Bronx, New York, and the other at Yale-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, where he also served as the chief resident. He is currently affiliated with St. John’s Riverside Hospital locations throughout New York.

Dr. Rudnicki is an active member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Westchester/Putnam County OB/GYN Society. He is the recipient of the Physician of the Year Award in Westchester County.

For the convenience of his patients, Dr. Rudnicki is fluent in both English and Polish.

Nikole Ostrov, MD, provides comprehensive gynecology services at Symphony Medical’s Andrus location in Yonkers, New York. 

Dr. Ostrov has a special interest in treating women who are experiencing pelvic pain, abnormal bleeding, and sexual disorders. She also helps patients explore their options for contraception to prevent unintended pregnancies.

Dr. Ostrov is a member of the American College of Gynecology, the International Pelvic Pain Society, and the North American Menopause Society. She is the recipient of several awards from the International Society for the Study of Women’s Sexual Health, including the Super Doctors Rising Star award, the Top Doc 2020 award, and the Humanism in Medicine Award.

After earning a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, New Hampshire, Dr. Ostrove went on to receive her medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. 

Dr. Ostrov completed a residency at Stony Brook University Hospital, and spent additional time there to become its first fellow in minimally invasive/robot-assisted gynecological surgery. She spent nearly a decade in a Manhattan private practice before joining Symphony Medical.

Juana Cuevas, MD, FACOG, is a compassionate OB/GYN that has practiced obstetrics and gynecology in New York City since 2007. She currently provides exceptional care to her patients at the Andrus office of Symphony Medical in Yonkers, New York. 

Dr. Cuevas received her medical education at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine (formerly part of Yeshiva University) and completed her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG). She serves as a mentor for OB/GYN residents in training.

Dr. Cuevas has demonstrated a commitment to women in her community throughout her career, returning to her native Bronx to provide health care and health education. She is known to go above and beyond for her patients, who often regard her as a member of the family. 

Among her colleagues, she is known for her compassion and patience. She values gynecology as a gateway to women’s health, and is motivated by a desire to help women feel ownership of their well-being.