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.
Chiropractor 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.
Dentist 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.
Dermatologist 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.
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.
OB-GYN 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.
Ophthalmologist 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.
Orthopedic Surgeon 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.
Pediatrician 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.
Physical Therapist 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.
Podiatrist 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.
Psychiatrist 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.
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.
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.
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.
Kristen Born, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Tru Medical in the Bed–Stuy neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York.
Kristen initially began her education at Bucknell University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She then continued to Drexel University, where she obtained her Master of Health Sciences – Physician Assistant (PA). Throughout her career as a PA, Kristen has worked in pediatrics, internal medicine, and sexual and reproductive health. Kristen’s true passion is sexual and reproductive health, and she is thrilled to be working as a gynecology provider at Tru Medical.
Kristen is committed to providing high-quality, empathetic, patient-centered care. She believes that her relationships with her patients are as important as the evidence-based medicine she provides. She is excited to have the opportunity to provide inclusive care to all patients at Tru Medical.
To schedule an appointment with Kristen and the team at Tru Medical, call the office or request one online today.
Satya Polavarapu, MD, is a highly skilled provider at Tru Medical Management, located in Brooklyn, New York, specializing in maternal fetal medicine. With a focus on advanced ultrasound diagnosis, fetal testing, and comprehensive management of maternal and fetal complications during pregnancy, Dr. Polavarapu offers exceptional care to expectant mothers and their babies.
As a maternal fetal medicine subspecialist, Dr. Polavarapu's practice is dedicated to addressing a wide spectrum of medical, surgical, obstetrical, fetal, and genetic complexities associated with pregnancy. She emphasizes personalized care and fosters a collaborative partnership with expecting mothers, guiding them through any potential high-risk conditions they or their child may encounter.
With a deep commitment to maternal and fetal well-being, Dr. Polavarapu provides preconception counseling, consultative services, advanced ultrasound diagnostics, fetal testing, and procedures such as amniocentesis. Her expertise extends to managing conditions such as ultrasound-diagnosed fetal abnormalities, fetal echocardiography, diabetes in pregnancy, preterm birth, and preeclampsia.
Dr. Polavarapu's compassionate approach to high-risk pregnancies ensures mothers receive comprehensive support and evidence-based consultations, offering reassurance during what can be a challenging and emotionally charged time.
Her dedication to excellence in maternal-fetal medicine underscores her commitment to providing the highest standard of care to mothers and their unborn children.
Nargiza Gapparova is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in gynecology and women’s health. She earned her master’s degree in science at the Long Island University in 2021. Ms. Gapparova provides the best and most gentle care to women of all ages. Under the supervision of board-certified gynecologist, Dr. Apig J. Mosses, Ms. Gapparova offers an array of services ranging from annual GYN exams, abnormal pap smears, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, and much more. Ms. Gapparova strives to provide her patients with the most positive experiences while under her care.
Multi-Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment Center located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY
Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that is conveniently located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York and has been serving the community since 2004. The center is a one-stop-shop health care facility serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing evidence-based comprehensive primary care services with a strong focus on preventative care, patients have access to an extraordinary range of specialty services including dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy. Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve patients’ overall health outcomes and well-being.
The center is licensed by the NYS Department of Health since February of 2004. It is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for its combination of exceptional medical care and outstanding patient communication and services. PCMH recognition means that the practice emphasizes care coordination and communication to provide a team-based approach to primary care where the patients are at the center.
Patients always come first for the physicians and staff at Be Well Primary Health Care Center. Whether patients need routine annual physicals or more specialized care following a new diagnosis, hospitalization or surgery, the team focuses on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.
The center accepts most insurances and is currently welcoming new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or through the online booking agent.
Maiquel Carrasco, MD, is a dependable obstetrician and gynecologist serving all patients at V CARE OB/GYN in the Upper East Side of New York City. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is committed to providing excellent medical care individualized to suit each person’s needs. He received his medical degree from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center.
Patients visit him for a spectrum of reasons, including routine gynecology exams, natural family planning, menstrual cramps, menopausal symptoms, irregular menstruation, ovarian cancer screenings and minimally invasive fibroid removal. He has comprehensive experience in major gynecological surgeries and he is a renowned surgeon at Lenox Hill Hospital.
His medical knowledge, expertise and passion towards his work are commendable. He concentrates on providing better healthcare and enhanced patient satisfaction. He is eager to be able to serve women at all stages of life. Dr. Carrasco is available for consultations at his private practice.
Gabriela Olaru, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist serving patients at V CARE OB/GYN in the Upper East Side of New York City. She treats women for a spectrum of sexual and reproductive health complications and provides thorough, efficient well-woman exams to adolescents and women of all ages.
Dr. Olaru attended medical school at Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie Victor Babes Facultatea de Medicina in Timișoara, Romania. She then moved to the United States to complete her residency at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.
Dr. Olaru has over two decades of experience treating women and helping them better understand their bodies. She primarily serves patients at V CARE OB/GYN and holds affiliation with Lenox Hill Hospital in the Upper East Side of New York City.
On a regular basis, Dr. Olaru performs breast examinations, provides diagnostic services and treatments for ovarian disorders, uterine disorders, menstrual disorders, and more. She uses her skill and expertise to provide surgeries and minimally invasive procedures like sling operations, bilateral tubal sterilization, hysterectomy, and myomectomy.
“they do not automatically approve appointments (i assume), so after scheduling one I only received an email stating I requested it and not that I was approved. Did not get any email approving my appointment, called the day of my appointment and was on hold for 15 minutes so I just never showed up. The office needs to get it together.”
Natasha B. Santos-Piñero, MD, is an obstetrician and gynecologist offering comprehensive healthcare for women at V CARE OB/GYN in the Upper East Side of New York City. She is also a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists, the American Medical Association, the International Pelvic Pain Society, the American Medical Women Association, and the Golden Key International Honour Society.
Dr. Santos-Piñero’s expertise includes adolescent care, well-woman exams, and surgical consultations, along with care for perimenopause, menopause, and vulvar, vaginal, and ovarian disorders, among other highly developed skills.
Always a dedicated learner, Dr. Santos-Piñero earned her Bachelor of Science in chemistry at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez in Puerto Rico, graduating magna cum laude. She then attended Ponce Health Sciences University in Ponce, Puerto Rico, for her Doctor of Medicine. While there, she completed a transitional residency at Damas Hospital before bringing her considerable skills to the United States. Dr. Santos-Piñero finished residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn and Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York.
In addition to her extensive medical experience, she is certified in neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) and has contributed to numerous publications on chemistry and women’s health. She has been involved in extensive clinical research to improve the understanding of complex medical issues like endometriosis.
When Dr. Santos-Piñero isn’t providing comprehensive women’s healthcare, she enjoys active hobbies like traveling, hiking, kayaking, and snorkeling and more relaxed activities like crafting and reading. She speaks English and Spanish and welcomes new and returning patients to enjoy a higher standard of compassionate care at V CARE OB/GYN.
Amir Shay, MD, is an experienced obstetrician and gynecologist with the team at VCAREOBGYN in the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Dr. Shay is board-certified by both the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Israeli Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He is also affiliated with the Israeli Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Dr. Shay earned his medical degree at Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. He completed an internship at Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center in Israel and completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Meir Medical Center. Dr. Shay pursued additional residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He then completed a rotation in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix, Arizona, before returning to Lenox Hill Hospital, where he is an attending physician of obstetrics and gynecology.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Shay is also an assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell University in Hempstead, New York.
Dr. Shay received the AAGL for laparoscopy surgeon awards in 2018 and was nominee of rising star of Northwell Physician Partners.
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.
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.
“I am so grateful to become a patient of Dr. Leipzig. Her respectful, comprehensive, and compassionate approach established my trust immediately. She is genuinely concerned about my well-being and was notably generous with her time and medical advice. ”
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.
“There is not a better doctor out there than Dr. Gila Leiter. I genuinely have never felt more seen and heard in my 35 years. She listens and gets to answers all while being kind and efficient. I recommend Dr. Leiter to every woman I know. ”
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.
“I’ve been a patient at this office for many years. This practice took care of me through 3 successful pregnancies and years later guided me to the right people when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. The doctors are first rate, highly professional and extremely knowledgeable. The office staff is wonderful and extremely accommodating. ”
Dr. Inga Zilberstein, MD, PLLC, is an obstetrician and gynecologist in New York City. She has been practicing on the Upper East Side of Manhattan for over 30 years and offers caring expertise and individual attention to each of her patients.
Dr. Zilberstein earned her undergraduate degree from Barnard College in New York City in 1980. She went on to receive her medical degree from New York University in 1986. Upon graduating, she completed her internship and residency in OB/GYN at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Zilberstein holds hospital affiliation with Lenox Hill Hospital.
At her practice, Dr. Zilberstein offers a wide range of women’s health services, including MonaLisa Touch®, medical abortion, bioidentical hormone replacement therapy, and labiaplasty. Dr. Zilberstein provides a wide range of obstetrical care, including prenatal care for low-risk and high-risk pregnancies, twin pregnancies, recurrent pregnancy loss, and more.
At Dr. Zilberstein's office, each pregnant patient enjoys personalized and attentive care from the first moment of their pregnancy. She and her staff establish a close and trusting relationship with a pregnant woman and her family. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Zilberstein, call the office or book a consultation online today.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. Zilberstein, call the office or book a consultation online today.
Multi-Specialty Diagnostic and Treatment Center located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY
Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is an Article 28 Diagnostic and Treatment Center that is conveniently located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York and has been serving the community since 2004. The center is a one-stop-shop health care facility serving patients of all ages. In addition to providing evidence-based comprehensive primary care services with a strong focus on preventative care, patients have access to an extraordinary range of specialty services including dentistry, ophthalmology, optometry, and physical therapy. Be Well Primary Health Care Center, LLC is a state-of-the-art facility designed to improve patients’ overall health outcomes and well-being.
The center is licensed by the NYS Department of Health since February of 2004. It is also recognized as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH), the highest level of recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), for its combination of exceptional medical care and outstanding patient communication and services. PCMH recognition means that the practice emphasizes care coordination and communication to provide a team-based approach to primary care where the patients are at the center.
Patients always come first for the physicians and staff at Be Well Primary Health Care Center. Whether patients need routine annual physicals or more specialized care following a new diagnosis, hospitalization or surgery, the team focuses on delivering the best possible patient outcomes.
The center accepts most insurances and is currently welcoming new patients. Appointments are available by calling the practice or through the online booking agent.
Nargiza Gapparova is a board-certified nurse practitioner who specializes in gynecology and women’s health. She earned her master’s degree in science at the Long Island University in 2021. Ms. Gapparova provides the best and most gentle care to women of all ages. Under the supervision of board-certified gynecologist, Dr. Apig J. Mosses, Ms. Gapparova offers an array of services ranging from annual GYN exams, abnormal pap smears, sexually transmitted diseases, urinary tract infections, and much more. Ms. Gapparova strives to provide her patients with the most positive experiences while under her care.