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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.
“I have been a patient of Dr. Straker since he opened his office in Nutley and have recommended Dr. Straker to many friends and colleagues throughout the years. His entire staff is a pleasure to work with and Dr. Straker is an exemplary physician. ”
As a practicing OB/GYN with more than 17 years of experience, Elizabeth Ramirez, MD, FACOG, is proud to provide health care to women at every stage of their lives at Jersey Women’s Care Center in Jersey City and Fair Lawn, New Jersey. At the practice, she speaks both English and Spanish.
Dr. Ramirez completed her higher education upon graduating from Universidad Central del Este, in the Dominican Republic, in 1993. From there, she emigrated to the United States and began her surgical fellowship at North Shore University Hospital, affiliated with Hofstra University, located in Manhasset, New York. She continued her residency at Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center in the OB/GYN Department, where she became the administrative chief resident.
Dr. Ramirez is highly advanced in minimally invasive gynecological surgery. Some of the services Dr. Ramirez performs include robotic hysterectomy, endometrial biopsy, and others, which Dr. Ramirez performs using minimal or local anesthesia only.
As a natural leader, Dr. Ramirez is involved in many professional organizations with like-minded individuals. She is active in the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Women’s Association, American Medical Society, and more. She is also affiliated with Christ Hospital and Jersey City Medical Center to further help women in the community.
Huiying Hou, MD, has been practicing as an OB/GYN at Jersey Women’s Care Center in Fair Lawn and Jersey City, New Jersey, since 2015. She was selected to work as an OB/GYN at Jersey Women’s Care Center from the highly prestigious Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at the Cleveland Clinic, ending her fourth year in residency in 2015.
Setting out on her path to becoming an OB/GYN, Dr. Hou started her undergraduate degree at the University of Maryland in College Park, Maryland, and graduated with a biology/pre-med degree in 2006. From there, she went on to earn her doctor of medicine degree at MSHMC Penn State University College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania, in 2011.
Dr. Hou has given award-winning published presentations on subjects ranging from laparoscopic hysterectomy to endometrial cancer and bilateral salpingectomy.
As a proud Asian American, Dr. Hou has been a member of many volunteer organizations such as the Multicultural Awareness Club, Asian Pacific American Medical Student Association, and others.
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.
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.
Compassionate double board-certified physician, Susan Wolf, MD, offers high quality care and a patient-centered approach to medicine at the University Reproductive Associates Hasbrouck Heights and Hoboken locations in New Jersey.
Before joining University Reproductive Associates in 2008, Dr. Wolf was the physician in charge of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Wolf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania before completing her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Wolf finished her OB/GYN residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City and completed her REI fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Wolf specializes in vitro fertilization (IVF), recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive endocrinology, menopause, and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy). She’s affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.
To better communicate with a diverse group of patients, Dr. Wolf is fluent in Spanish and takes time getting to know every individual she treats.
Dr. Wolf listens and utilizes cutting-edge technology, tools, and techniques to help her patients achieve their reproductive goals. For Dr. Wolf, helping others to start or grow their families is a pleasure and an honor.
Compassionate double board-certified physician, Susan Wolf, MD, offers high quality care and a patient-centered approach to medicine at the University Reproductive Associates Hasbrouck Heights and Hoboken locations in New Jersey.
Before joining University Reproductive Associates in 2008, Dr. Wolf was the physician in charge of the Division of Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility at Beth Israel Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Wolf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Bryn Mawr College in Pennsylvania before completing her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. Dr. Wolf finished her OB/GYN residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City and completed her REI fellowship at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, New Jersey.
Dr. Wolf specializes in vitro fertilization (IVF), recurrent pregnancy loss, infertility, reproductive endocrinology, menopause, and minimally invasive surgery (laparoscopy and hysteroscopy). She’s affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.
To better communicate with a diverse group of patients, Dr. Wolf is fluent in Spanish and takes time getting to know every individual she treats.
Dr. Wolf listens and utilizes cutting-edge technology, tools, and techniques to help her patients achieve their reproductive goals. For Dr. Wolf, helping others to start or grow their families is a pleasure and an honor.
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.
With over 13 years of experience as a women's health nurse practitioner, specializing in integrative medicine and overall wellness, Whitney has established herself as a trusted healthcare provider within her field. Her dedication to blending evidence-based practices with alternative therapies ensures a comprehensive and personalized approach to women's health and wellness. Whitney excels in addressing a wide range of women's health concerns, including reproductive health, weight loss, menopause management, hormonal imbalances, sexual health, and preventive care. Through continuous education and a patient-centered mindset, she empowers women to achieve optimal health and well-being.
“I have been a patient of Ms. Whitney Grimm for over a year. She has been so helpful and insightful with my weight loss journey and my experience has always been very pleasant. She is very knowledgeable and intuitive when it comes to her patients. I can't thank her enough for her exceptional care and guidance. Her medical advice has been instrumental in improving my overall health. She takes the time to listen and provide thoughtful, personalized recommendations that have made a real difference in my life.
Lisa F. ”
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.
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.
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.
Edward Chan, MD, of Mott Women Healthcare is a compassionate and diligent OB/GYN serving the Chinatown community of New York City. He is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Chan has more than 20 years of experience as a physician, allowing him to provide expert care to his patients.
Dr. Chan began his medical education in Illinois, where he received his medical degree from the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He then traveled to New York to complete his internship and residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center. Dr. Chan is currently affiliated with the NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital.
Dr. Chan is dedicated to the well-being of his patients and is committed to providing the best care possible. He strives to establish personal, long-lasting relationships with each of his patients. They commend his patience and his warm bedside manner. Dr. Chan speaks both English and Chinese.
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.
Robert Berg, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Arcadia Ob/Gyn, with New York City offices in the Koreatown neighborhood of Manhattan and Flushing in Queens, New York. He is an experienced woman’s health practitioner who provides care for women throughout all stages of their life. Unlike many other women’s health specialists in the area practicing at academic medical centers, Dr. Berg doesn’t just deliver babies or do surgery.
After earning his Doctor of Medicine from New York Medical College in Valhalla, Dr. Berg completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency at New York University Medical Center in Manhattan.
As a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Berg brings the highest credentials, education, and care to each of his patients, and utilizes advanced tools and techniques, including robotic surgery with the da Vinci® surgical system. He also enjoys sharing his skills and knowledge and is very involved in physician training.
Dr. Berg is a traditional and conservative physician who provides qualified and competent care to every patient at Arcadia Ob/Gyn, an affiliate of New York University Medical Center.
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.
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