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.
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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.
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.
Perla Tate, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., which 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. She specializes in women’s health care, including infertility, ultrasound, colposcopy, and laser surgery.
Dr. Tate completed the pre-medical program at Queens College, City University of New York, in Queens, New York. She attended Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Guadalajara, Mexico, for her medical degree.
After graduating, Dr. Tate returned to New York and did her internship at Maimonides Community Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center and the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.
Dr. Tate has more than 35 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She has held a range of professional positions, including emergency room physician, attending consultant, OB/GYN instructor, clinic coordinator, and medical director.
At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., Dr. Tate strives to make quality women’s health care accessible. She takes a patient-first approach, spending time understanding all patients’ unique needs. Only then will she recommend a course of treatment to help them enjoy their best possible health.
Along with her work at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., Dr. Tate is on the faculty at Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside and Family Health Care in Freeport, both in New York.
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.
“Hello everyone!! Sorry, but I probably clicked on the wrong star by mistake! MY RATING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I had a uterine biopsy today. I really liked everything. There was no queue, everything was very clear and fast, and most importantly, clean and friendly communication, since I was of course very worried. They supported me with kind words and the procedure was quick and successful! THANK YOU!!!”
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.
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.
A Board Certified and trained expert in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, Gynecologic tumors, female urinary problems, and Cosmetic surgery. Dr. Khoury started his medical career with “Honors and Distinction” and graduated medical school in 1997. He completed his training in Lutheran Medical Center, a regional trauma center and an affiliate of the State University of New York. He graduated in 2003 as Chief resident in OB/GYN with comprehensive experience in laparoscopic, vaginal, reconstructive pelvic, and Gynecologic Oncology surgery. Dr. Khoury then joined the faculty of Lutheran Medical Center where he performed thousands of deliveries and surgical procedures and managed a large volume of high-risk and complicated cases and was directly involved in residents’ education and training.
Dr. Khoury believes that women's expectations are only limited by their doctor's capabilities. He took on the challenge and seeked training and guidance from the pioneers that influenced the practice of medicine in recent years. This journey granted him a leading position among the first group of physicians trained by the renowned founder of the International Society of Cosmeto-Gynecology, Dr. Marco Pelosi II. Dr. Khoury then joined the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery and was chosen among a special class of experts to be personally trained by Dr. Jeffrey Klein the inventor of Liposuction under local anesthesia.
Dr. Khoury continues this lifetime journey of education and achievements to provide his patients with tremendous experience, care, and compassion.
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.
A Board Certified and trained expert in Obstetrics, Gynecology, Infertility, Gynecologic tumors, female urinary problems, and Cosmetic surgery. Dr. Khoury started his medical career with “Honors and Distinction” and graduated medical school in 1997. He completed his training in Lutheran Medical Center, a regional trauma center and an affiliate of the State University of New York. He graduated in 2003 as Chief resident in OB/GYN with comprehensive experience in laparoscopic, vaginal, reconstructive pelvic, and Gynecologic Oncology surgery. Dr. Khoury then joined the faculty of Lutheran Medical Center where he performed thousands of deliveries and surgical procedures and managed a large volume of high-risk and complicated cases and was directly involved in residents’ education and training.
Dr. Khoury believes that women's expectations are only limited by their doctor's capabilities. He took on the challenge and seeked training and guidance from the pioneers that influenced the practice of medicine in recent years. This journey granted him a leading position among the first group of physicians trained by the renowned founder of the International Society of Cosmeto-Gynecology, Dr. Marco Pelosi II. Dr. Khoury then joined the American Society of Cosmetic Surgery and was chosen among a special class of experts to be personally trained by Dr. Jeffrey Klein the inventor of Liposuction under local anesthesia.
Dr. Khoury continues this lifetime journey of education and achievements to provide his patients with tremendous experience, care, and compassion.
Adam Fechner, MD, is a double board-certified OB/GYN practicing at University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Wayne, and Millburn, New Jersey. He specializes in endometriosis, recurrent pregnancy loss, uterine fibroids, in vitro fertilization, polycystic ovary syndrome, and minimally invasive reproductive surgery.
Dr. Fechner earned his bachelor’s degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and his Doctorate of Medicine at New Jersey Medical School in Newark, New Jersey. He also completed an OB/GYN residency and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility fellowship at New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Fechner received training to operate with the da Vinci®️ Surgical Robot.
In addition to seeing patients at University Reproductive Associates, Dr. Fechner is an assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and director of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Hackensack University Center. He is double board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Rahab Khalil, MD, founded Women's Medical Connection in 2005 to provide personalized obstetrics and gynecological care to the women in Holmdel, New Jersey.
Dr. Khalil began her premedical and graduate medical education at Cairo University’s School of Medicine in Egypt where she obtained her bachelor’s of medicine and surgery degrees. Upon completion, Dr. Khalil moved to Newark, New Jersey where she continued her medical training in general surgery, obstetrics, and gynecology at Newark Beth Israel and Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch where she was chief resident.
After finishing her residency, Dr. Khalil opened Women's Medical Connection to provide comprehensive medical care for women in all stages of life from adolescence through post-menopause. At her clinic, women can find services that address all of their unique healthcare needs from gynecological issues or pregnancy and obstetric care to hormonal changes associated with menopause. To help women look and feel their best, Dr. Khalil also offers weight-loss support and aesthetic services like chemical peels, Botox®, and Juvederm®.
In addition to being an experienced OB/GYN, Dr. Khalil also has training in both critical care research and surgery. She’s dedicated her career to bringing high-quality, efficient healthcare to the women in Monmouth County, including innovative vaginal rejuvenation therapies like SeleneTouch® and robot-assisted surgical technologies that provide minimally invasive treatment options.
Dr. Khalil is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Medical Association, a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and a fellow of the American College of OB/GYN. She’s fluent in English and Arabic and conversational in Spanish. When she’s not caring for her patients, Dr. Khalil enjoys spending time with her husband and four children.
Sagar Patel, MD, OBGYN has obstetrics and gynecology in his genes. Born and raised in New Jersey as the son of a well-respected OBGYN, Dr. Patel now offers board-certified obstetric and gynecological services to all women in Monmouth County and surrounding areas at his private practice in Holmdel, New Jersey.
A true Jersey boy, Dr. Patel completed his entire medical training at some of the Garden State's most distinguished academic institutions. After graduating with distinction from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Bachelor of Science, Dr. Patel finished his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
He remained at Robert Wood Johnson to complete his residency, where he was honored all four years with the prestigious Best Teacher Award and named Chief Resident in 2008.
When it comes to serving expecting mothers, Dr. Patel's philosophy focuses on patience. He prefers to let nature run its course and believes that a mother should deliver her baby when both are ready, without unnecessary labor inductions.
He specializes in minimally invasive diagnostic and surgical procedures to ensure the best possible outcome for his patients. Dr. Patel also performs his in-office ultrasounds to offer guidance and answer any questions during women's sonograms.
Dr. Patel offers a full spectrum of women's health services, including pap tests, contraception, STD testing, therapeutic Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP), and sterilization.
When he isn't with patients, Dr. Patel loves spending time with his wife, a radiation oncologist, their three children, and their two Yorkshire Terriers, Gizmo and Chewy, at their home in Colts Neck, New Jersey.
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.
Practice
Center for Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
“For the moment I walked in the door. I felt welcome. Meeting Dr. Goble I felt like his explanation of everything was very detailed and easy to understand. I will have to go through several test but believe he can help me in the future. Feeling hopeful”
Dr. Manish Gopal, MD
OB-GYN
49 Veronica Avenue
Suite 207
Somerset, NJ 08873
4.75(83)
4.93
(33)
Paul Matta, MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine OB-GYN 44.5 mi
4.93(33)
224 Taylor Mills Road
Suite 106
Manalapan, NJ 07726
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.
EDUCATION
Undergraduate Education
Medical School
Internship & Residency
Fellowship
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Member
Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Member
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Member
Mahalingam Satchi, MD, FACOG, MRCOG (Great Britain), is not just on Connecticut Magazine’s list of “Top Docs” for his work as a renowned women’s health surgeon. He has also been called “Connecticut’s Best-Kept Beauty Secret” since opening Candlewood Aesthetics Medspa & Wellness Center in Danbury, Connecticut, in 2004. A Master Injector with Allergan, Dr. M. Satchi has trained extensively with internationally acclaimed plastic and cosmetic surgeons in New York City, Las Vegas, Toronto, and London.
Dr. M. Satchi is renowned for creating his own technique, using his artistry and perfectionism to produce natural yet stunning results. He is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with over 30 years of experience and has practiced medicine in three continents—North America, Europe, and Asia. His deep knowledge of sexual health and wellness has made him a pioneer in alternative treatments for women experiencing menopause and men who struggle with sexual vitality.
Dr. M. Satchi has a client base spanning the country, including New York City, Boston, Washington, DC, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. Clients seek him for his incredible aesthetic talent, superior medical knowledge, and for his kind, calming demeanor.
Mayor Boughton declared October 8th “Dr. M. Satchi Day” in the City of Danbury, Connecticut, for his service and generosity to the community. Dr. M. Satchi served on the Executive Committee at Danbury Hospital for ten years, the highest-level committee for all hospital decisions. He supports several nonprofits and is on the Board of Directors at the Community Health Center, a medical clinic for underserved populations in Connecticut. He traveled to Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami to run medical clinics.
Outside the office, Dr. M. Satchi enjoys spending time with his wife, a successful pediatrician in Danbury, his three daughters and son-in-law, and his five grandchildren. His passions also include ballroom dancing, architecture, and cooking French cuisine.
Practice
Candlewood Aesthetics & Laser Medspa Wellness Center