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Dr. Ulas Bozdogan, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., is a skilled Endometriosis & Fibroid Specialist located in New York City, NY and surrounding New Jersey with the most advanced treatments for a wide range of medical issues. At Advanced Healthcare, Dr. Bozdogan uses state-of-the-art approaches for the diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse and pelvic pain.
Dr. Bozdogan has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery including laparoscopy, robotic hysterectomy and other robot-assisted surgeries using the da Vinci surgical system, the “gold standard” in robotic surgery.
Dr. Bozdogan earned his medical degree at the Istanbul University School of Medicine, followed by a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School where he served as chief resident. A fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Bozdogan has advanced training in gynecologic and pelvic reconstruction, with a special interest in robot-assisted surgery.
A member of the Minimally Invasive Robotic Association and the American Association of Gynecology Laparoscopists, Dr. Bozdogan also acts as proctor for da Vinci Robotic Surgery, training other doctors in the innovative technique and technology at the Hackensack University Medical Center.
Dr. Bozdogan welcomes new patients and he is fluent in both English and Turkish.
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.
Ching-Lynn Chen, MD, FACOG is a board certified obstetrician and gynecologist who has a special interest in helping women optimize their overall wellness as well as their reproductive and sexual health through every stage of life, including adolescence, pregnancy and menopause. In addition to her love of obstetrics, her interests include contraception, adolescent gynecology, perimenopause and menopause, and family planning. She has been in private practice with OBGYN Westside since 2000 and is a founding member.
Dr. Chen received B.A. in psychology at Stanford University, and is a graduate of the SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. She completed her residency training at the Albert Einstein School of Medicine. Dr. Chen is a member of the voluntary faculty and is a Clinical Instructor at the Mount Sinai Hospital on the upper east side of Manhattan where she remains active in medical student and resident education. She enjoys spending time with her family, yoga, hiking and walking her dog in Central Park.
“Dr. Chen is both personable and professional. I felt very comfortable during my visit and did not feel rushed. I would recommend her to a friend looking for a new Dr. ”
Dr. Ching Chen, md
Specialist
620 Columbus Avenue
1st Flr, Suite 2
New York, NY 10024
4.86(22)
4.8
(10)
Dr. Katharine Pelletier
OB-GYN 0.4 mi
4.8(10)
620 Columbus Avenue
1st Flr, Suite 2
New York, NY 10024
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!
Karen F. Brodman, MD, is a board-certified OB/GYN committed to providing quality gynecology care to women of all ages. At her office in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, Dr. Brodman treats various gynecological conditions. She has a particular interest in treating vulvar disorders, colposcopy, abnormal bleeding, and pelvic pain. She is a North American Menopause Society Certified Menopause Practitioner (NCMP) with expertise in menopause and perimenopause issues.
After years of private practice on the Upper East Side of New York City, she is thrilled to be working in her new Upper West Side practice location. Dr. Brodman’s expertise is only solidified by her accolades, including board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, being a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG), and being a published author.
Dr. Brodman received a bachelor’s degree in chemistry at Douglass College at Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and graduated from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina. From there, she went on to complete her residency training at Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Brodman is a member of the voluntary faculty and is an Assistant Clinical Professor at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, New York, where she remains active in ongoing medical education. When she’s not treating patients, Dr. Brodman enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, hiking, and crafting.
Joan Berman, MD, has been providing personalized, compassionate gynecological care to patients in New York City for over 25 years. At her practice in the Upper East Side of Manhattan, Dr. Berman and her knowledgeable staff take pride in cultivating long-standing relationships with many patients while welcoming new ones.
Dr. Berman’s diverse medical experience includes a two-year training program in sex therapy and over 20 years consulting for Columbia University’s Student Health Center. She believes these experiences give her a unique insight into treating and addressing complex issues many women find difficult to discuss. Dr. Berman treats patients at every stage of life from adolescence to adulthood, menopause and beyond.
Born and raised in Tucson, Arizona, Dr. Berman’s medical career began with academic excellence in her hometown. She graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona, where she was a Baird Scholar and inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and Phi Kappa Phi honor societies.
After earning her medical degree from the University of Arizona, Dr. Berman worked in a research laboratory, volunteered at a diabetes clinic on the Papago Reservation, and served with a surgical team in Papua New Guinea. She then chose to do her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City where she maintains privileges and is an Assistant Clinical Professor.
Dr. Berman is committed to keeping up with modern advances in medicine and regularly attends conferences for continuing education. She is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, and is Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and gynecology. Every year she takes an exam to maintain her Board certification. She is also a member of the North American Menopause Society and will be a certified Menopause practitioner.
“Dr. Berman is thorough, caring and attentive. She creates a relaxed, patient-centered atmosphere. She is knowledgeable and generous with her time. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Dr. Joan Berman, MD
OB-GYN
61 East 86th Street
Suite 1
New York City, NY 10028
Jennifer Wu, MD, is a practicing board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist in New York City. She sees patients at Women's Health of Manhattan located in the Upper East Side.
Dr. Wu graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in romance languages and literature. She went on to earn her medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina. After graduation, Dr. Wu completed her OB/GYN residency training at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.
She was recognized for four years as the winner of the Dr. Frederick Silverman Award for academic achievement. She also received the Dr. Marvin P. Zuckerman Award for excellence in surgery and the Lenox Hill Hospital Excellence in Research Award.
She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is also a member of the American Medical Association, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the New York County Medical Society.
Dr. Adam Romoff is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who has been in practice since 1980.
He graduated from the City College of New York and then went on to medical school at the University of Connecticut. He did a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Romoff is the former Associate Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital. He has also held the position of Director of Residency Education.
He has published a review of shoulder dystocia and a review of lymph node involvement in cervical cancer. He is the author of the book, Estrogen How and Why It Can Save Your Life. He is currently working on a book on the improvements in women's health care.
Dr. Romoff has taught generations of residents, including Dr. Wu. He continues to enjoy being a specialist in menopausal health, while also delivering babies.
“Dr Romoff is the absolute best. I have been his patient for four decades, and I feel blessed to know him for so long. He is an expert and caring physician. The rest of the office staff members are amazing too. It’s a wonderful practice to go to. I feel like I am part of a family during my office visits. Long live Women’s Health of Manhattan!”
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. ”
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. ”
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. ”
Dr. Radoslav Jovanovic, founder of the Manhattan Laser Center for Vein Treatment, is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and has been treating women and men on the Upper East Side for over 30 years.
His intensive training in phlebology, ultrasound, and laser therapy gives him the unique ability to completely understand the causes and treatments of all types of vascular disease, in all areas of the body. He brings considerable warmth and understanding to every patient’s care.
Dr. Jovanovic graduated from the University of Belgrade in Serbia, Yugoslavia. After emigrating from Serbia in the late 1960s, he completed his training at the State University of New York Health Science Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Publications:
Antifungal agents vs. boric acid for treating chronic mycotic vulvovaginitis, THE JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 1991
Preventing infection related to insertion of an intrauterine device, THE JOURNAL OF REPRODUCTIVE MEDICINE, 1988
Experimental meconium aspiration in guinea pigs, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 1989
Serial Serum potassium and glucose levels during treatment of premature labor with oral terbutaline, INT.J. GYNECOL. OBSTET, 1985
Obstetric management when normoglycemia is maintained in diabetic pregnant women with vascular compromise, AMERICAN JOURNAL OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY, 1984
“Doc is always warm and engaging. His staff is always pleasant & accommodating. He answers all questions thoroughly. I’ve only been a gyn patient for a year but it feels like I’ve known them for years. I’m totally comfortable there.
On my last visit I got my hormone pellet, which was painless & then I got facial filler for the first time from him. It was collaborative & fun. He lets the patient decide where & how much to use throughout the process. ”
Dr. Radoslav Jovanovic, MD
OB-GYN
930 Fifth Avenue
Suite 3
New York, NY 10021
4.89(64)
4.89
(67)
Dr. Kevin Jovanovic, MD
Maternal & Fetal Medicine OB-GYN 0.6 mi
Dr. Kevin Jovanovic, a board-certified surgeon in Obstetrics and Gynecology, is trained in the newest and most advanced laparoscopy and hysteroscopy surgical techniques. Laparoscopy has transformed gynecology, cutting recovery time and eliminating much of the pain associated with traditional gynecological surgery. As a testament to his expertise, Dr. Jovanovic received Yale University's Outstanding Laparoscopic Surgeon Award in 2004. In addition, he has been exceptionally trained in high-risk obstetrics, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and urogynecology (treating incontinence). He was recently appointed as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics/Gynecology at Lenox Hill Hospital.
Dr. Jovanovic’s interest in women’s health led to his completing the prestigious Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute fellowship in Beverly Hills, California with Dr. David Matlock. He has since founded the Laser Vaginal Rejuvenation Institute of New York City. Vaginal rejuvenation is a rapidly growing field within gynecology. Women are seeking answers to help them restore or maintain good sexual function, and with today’s modern medical technology, Dr. Jovanovic provides answers and options in this specialization.
Dr. Jovanovic is not only specialized in obstetrics and gynecology -- he has received extensive post-graduate training in Cosmetic Surgery including Tumescent Liposuction, Botox/Filler, Laser Hair and Vein Removal, and Sclerotherapy. In 2006, he received the 2006 Top Plastic Surgeons Award in the field of cosmetic surgery.
He completed four years of training at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, CT, where he helped run the Yale University Women’s Center, which serves over 35,000 patients a year. He graduated with honors from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Bronx, New York.
“Doc is always warm and engaging. His staff is always pleasant & accommodating. He answers all questions thoroughly. I’ve only been a gyn patient for a year but it feels like I’ve known them for years. I’m totally comfortable there.
On my last visit I got my hormone pellet, which was painless & then I got facial filler for the first time from him. It was collaborative & fun. He lets the patient decide where & how much to use throughout the process. ”
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.
Dr. Kameelah Phillips is a board certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist, wife, mother, and lifelong women’s health advocate. Since high school, she has been involved in local, national, and international organizations aimed at advancing women’s health care issues through advocacy and direct patient care.
Dr. Phillips graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Human Biology with an emphasis in Women’s Health and Human Sexuality. After graduation, she worked at the San Francisco Department of Public Health in the AIDS office as a Research Assistant on HIV vaccine studies. She relocated to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine.
During medical school, she received numerous community service awards. She was privileged to travel to Ghana, Cuba, and Tanzania on health missions during this time. Upon completion of medical school, she attended a competitive OB/GYN residency at the New York University School of Medicine.