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Ellen received her undergraduate degree in molecular biology from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, NY. She earned her masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY.

Upon completing a post graduate Emergency Department Fellowship, she transitioned into OBGYN to follow her passion for Obstetrics and Women's Health. She places emphasis on health education, preventative care, diagnosis, and treatment of women to have a positive impact on their lives.

Ellen is originally from Upstate New York. In her free time she enjoys playing field hockey, hiking, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family.

Shira Plonka is a board certified Genetic Counselor at ROSH Maternal Fetal Medicine. Additionally, she is a member of the National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC); she earned her Master of Science in Human Genetics from Sarah Lawrence College. Prior to receiving her master’s, Shira received an honors degree in psychology and social work from University of Waterloo. Shira has held internships in many of New York City’s top hospitals, acquiring a broad exposure to many disciplines and specialties, including cancer and pediatric genetics. 

Shira focuses on preconception and prenatal genetic counseling: carrier screening, prenatal genetic screening and diagnostic testing. She provides information about the risks of chromosome abnormalities, birth defects, genetic conditions, and teratogen exposure to individuals, couples or families. Shira is committed to informing patients about potential genetic risks, enabling them to make informed decisions for a current or future pregnancy in a supportive and non-directive environment. This process assists patients in making the best choices for themselves in the framework of their personal and cultural beliefs. 

Please call any of our offices to make an appointment with Shira, today!

Dr. Marjon Mobasseri grew up in Ohio and graduated from Case Western Reserve University where she studied Biomedical Engineering. She earned her medical degree from the University of Toledo College of Medicine, after which she completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center.

In addition to providing the full range of obstetric and gynecologic services, Dr. Mobasseri is active in research and community wellness projects. With each patient visit she strives to provide an environment of comfort and cooperation, and she looks forward to delivering optimal care to you.

In her free time, Dr. Mobasseri enjoys spending time with family and traveling. In addition to English, she is fluent in Persian.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Caroline Paster graduated from the Midwifery Education Program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she received the Spirit of Midwifery Award along with Clinical and Academic Excellence Awards. Caroline received her Bachelor’s Degree in Neuroscience and Women’s Studies from Syracuse University and completed a post-baccalaureate at New York University. Caroline previously worked as a midwife at Coney Island Hospital servicing a diverse population of patients. She was recently awarded the 2016 Outstanding Preceptor Award from the American College of Nurse Midwives. Caroline thoroughly enjoys her work in obstetrics and gynecology and is also involved in training student midwives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kristen Born, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Tru Medical in the Prospect Heights 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 sexual and reproductive health/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. In addition to providing gynecology services, Kristen is excited to provide care to transgender and non binary patients. She has extensive experience prescribing gender affirming hormone therapy and managing all of the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ patients and is excited to expand access to this care at Tru Medical.

To schedule an appointment with Kristen and the team at Tru Medical, call the office or request one online today.

Kristen Born, PA-C, is a certified physician assistant at Tru Medical in the Prospect Heights 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 sexual and reproductive health/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. In addition to providing gynecology services, Kristen is excited to provide care to transgender and non binary patients. She has extensive experience prescribing gender affirming hormone therapy and managing all of the unique needs of LGBTQIA+ patients and is excited to expand access to this care at Tru Medical.

To schedule an appointment with Kristen and the team at Tru Medical, call the office or request one online today.