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Board-certified OB/GYN Nerissa Guballa, MD, offers expert and personalized obstetrics and gynecology services to patients in New York. Located on the Upper East Side, her practice, Nerissa Guballa MD PC, welcomes patients in a concierge-style, where women have direct access to her. She’s professional and confidential, putting patient needs first.

Dr. Guballa wants to ensure every woman who comes into her office has a great patient experience. Patients have direct access to Dr. Guballa. She wants patients to feel comfortable and enjoy coming to her office as much as she enjoys caring for their reproductive health needs.

Dr. Guballa graduated from Weill Cornell Medical School in New York and has practiced as an OB/GYN for more than 20 years. Dr. Guballa is affiliated with New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center. She serves as part of the clinical faculty at the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical College, and gives her time to teach medical students several times per year as a tutor.

She also instructs residents and serves as a mentor in the Weill Cornell Women in Medicine program. Dr. Guballa is an active participant of the Weill Cornell Medical Alumni Association and part of the Weill Cornell Dean’s Circle.

Women looking for an OB/GYN provider who’s always available to meet their needs and offers a pleasant, welcoming environment should call Dr. Guballa to book an appointment. 

Marc Behar, MD, FACOG, is a skilled and compassionate physician at FemmPro OB/GYN with locations in Garden City and Massapequa, New York. He is dedicated to providing high-quality women's health care in obstetrics and gynecology services to the women living in and around Long Island. 

Dr. Behar completed his undergraduate studies at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York, where he majored in Biology. He then earned his medical doctorate at Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York, before completing his internship/residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Nassau County Medical Center, located in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Behar is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. 

As a respected physician, Dr. Behar has authored numerous articles regarding women's health that have been featured in Image magazine. 

Dr. Behar is known for his calm and steady demeanor, inspiring trust and confidence in the office, operating, and delivery room. He is a strong advocate of women's health care with a strong commitment to the community, often treating many members of the same family. He brings to his patients deep expertise in all aspects of OB/GYN with a special concentration in low and high-risk pregnancy, gynecological care, and surgery for patients of all ages.

Kayla Branca, RPA-C, is a board-certified obstetrics and gynecology physician assistant specializing in women's health and wellness. She is one of the skilled physicians on the team at FemmPro OB/GYN, practicing at the offices in Massapequa and Garden City, New York.

 Kayla began her medical education by completing a highly competitive, four-year Physician Assistant Program at St. John's University in Jamaica, Queens. She has extensive experience in obstetrics and gynecology, enabling her to fully address her patients' concerns.

As a healthcare professional, Kayla is dedicated to delivering patient-centered care. She has hands-on experience treating diverse populations of patients with equally diverse medical needs. Kayla prides herself on being a compassionate professional committed to health promotion through efficient patient education.

As a key member of the FemmPro OB/GYN team, Kayla works with the entire team to ensure patient satisfaction at every stage of the patient journey. Her special interests include prenatal care, gynecological wellness, and disease prevention.

Dawn Torre, MD, FACOG. Her patients regard her as the physician who really listens! From adolescence through menopause, the patient’s concerns become her concerns. Board certified in OB/GYN, with more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Torre’s patients receive the highest level of personal, gynecological care. With a special interest in proactive, preventative healthcare, Dr. Torre empowers patients through education in Menstrual disorder, PMS, PMDD, STD prevention/treatment, Contraception, Preconception, Infertility, Hormone Replacement, and Menopause.

Elisha Gomez, PA-C is a Women’s Health Physician Assistant who is passionate about
providing compassionate, comprehensive care to women of all ages. She grew up in Queens, NY and completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at City College of New York. Afterwards she obtained her Masters in Physician Assistant studies at Stony Brook University. During her training, she discovered her passion for gynecology, drawn to the opportunity tocare for women throughout all stages of their lives, from adolescence to menopause and beyond.

After graduating, she joined our practice as a Women’s Health Specialist where she continues her dedication in empowering women to take control of their health and well-being through education and preventive care.

     Certifications

• Board Certified Physician Assistant

     Education and Training

• Stony Brook University, Masters of Science in Physician Assistant
• City College of New York, Bachelors of Science in Biology

     Languages 

• English
• Tagalog

Dr. Kathleen Zafra is an experienced OB/GYN and received her medical degree with the Global Scholars Program of Saint George’s University. Dr. Zafra completed her OB/GYN residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where she was honored with the Resident Achievement Award and the Excellence in Teaching Award in recognition for both her outstanding patient care and her commitment to medical student education. Dr. Zafra obtained her Bachelor’s in Biology and Public Health at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, where she performed research that was published in the Journal of Biology and Reproduction.

Dr. Yvonne Noel is a board-certified OB/GYN. She received her doctorate degree in medicine from Chicago Medical School and her undergraduate degree from William Smith College in Geneva, New York. Dr. Noel completed her internship and residency in OB/GYN at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn-Kings County Medical Center. She also completed a Fellowship in Pelvic Surgery at SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse. Dr. Noel has previously held positions such as Clinical Assistant Instructor and Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Cornell University and SUNY Health Science Center. Dr. Noel holds a Master of Arts in Environmental Education and Conservation and has focused on Health and Climate Change.

Edan Yodfat, MD is a board-certified and fellow-trained physician in obstetrics and gynecology at Boro Park OB/GYN in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Yodfat provides comprehensive women’s services and is highly trained in complex gynecological procedures like Essure® permanent birth control, assisting vaginal births following a C-section (VBAC), and performing hysterectomies and other laparoscopic surgeries.

A fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Yodfat also remains an active member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. He has previously treated patients in high-risk and underserved patients during his time in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Receiving his medical degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, Dr. Yodfat also served on the Israeli Defense Force. He later finished his OB/GYN residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn.

Dr. Yodfat believes in providing the best care possible for both mother and baby. For the convenience of his patients, he is fluent in English, French, Hebrew, and Hungarian.

Dr. Elaine Sklar is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and received her medical degree from the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. Dr. Sklar was appointed Chief Resident while completing her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Sklar is professionally affiliated with the American Medical Association and the American Osteopathic Association, and is a Junior Fellow of the American Board of OB/GYN. She enjoys spending time with her husband and three adorable sons.

Rebekah Korine graduated from the NYU Nursing Program and the SUNY Downstate Midwifery Education Program, where she received both the Clinical and Academic Excellence Awards. Rebekah worked as a nurse in the Labor and Delivery Unit at Maimonides Medical Center while attending midwifery school. Rebekah began her midwifery career at the Williamsburg office of Boro Park OB/GYN in 2005. Rebekah has been providing exceptional care at Boro Park OB/GYN for the past ten years, and she thoroughly enjoys working with the diverse community of Brooklyn.

Alina Fuchs MD MBS BS has obstetrics and gynecology and medicine in her genes. Her aunt Dr. Smekuna was the delivering OB/Gyn with her birth. Her uncle Dr. M Fuks and Dr. A. Fuks are both practicing physicians, her mother Dr. M Fuchs is a dentist. And her husband Dr. Alexeev is a current pain management fellow. 

She received bachelor of science from Rutgers University. Master’s degree of biomedical sciences at UMDNJ. Medical degree from American University of Antigua, College of Medicine. She completed her internship in obstetrics and gynecology at Nassau University Medical Center and her residency training at Maimonides Medical Center where she served as a chief resident. 

Dr. Fuchs offers a full spectrum of women’s health services, including pap tests, contraception counseling, STD testing, LEEP, and sterilization. After graduating she has been practicing in central New Jersey where she provides care to women in all stages of their life; from family planning to menopause. She is fluent in Russian. 

When she is not with patients, Dr. Fuchs loves spending times with her family. Her husband and son.

Jen Wilen saw her first birth as a Peace Corps Volunteer in West Africa nearly 20 years ago and knew then that she wanted to become a midwife. After the Peace Corps, Jen got her Masters in Public Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She then spent a decade working in global health and women's rights, spending much of that time overseas. She later obtained both her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and her Masters in Midwifery from Columbia University. Prior to joining Boro Park, Jen worked as a Certified Nurse Midwife at Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Center in Brooklyn. Jen speaks both Spanish and French and loves caring for women and babies from all of the wonderfully diverse communities that call Brooklyn their home.

Dr. Shira Alter received her medical degree from the Sackler School of Medicine in Ramat Gan, Israel. She completed her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Alter previously was a faculty physician at Sheba Medical Center and a regional health specialist at Maccabi Health Center in Israel. Dr. Alter is particularly skilled in treating women with high-risk pregnancies and specializes in providing care for diabetic patients. In addition to her extensive medical background, Dr. Alter has a Masters of Science degree in Psychological Counseling from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Alter is fluent in Hebrew.

Dr. Katarzyna Perlman received her medical degree from Semmelweis University School of Medicine in Budapest, Hungary, and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Perlman completed her residency in OB/GYN at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She has received the Laparoscopy and Endoscopy Award from the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists as well as the Finalist Award from the Brooklyn Gynecological Society. Dr. Perlman is currently the Director of Urodynamics at Boro Park OB/GYN. She is particularly qualified in Urodynamics and in performing Essures and Hystrosonograms. Dr. Perlman is fluent in Polish, Swedish, and Hungarian. She enjoys theatre, traveling and spending time with her family.