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The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, is a medical practice with multiple locations: West Orange, East Orange, South Orange, Maplewood, Newark, Belleville, and Bloomfield, New Jersey. Led by a skilled team of physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals, the practice serves people aged 20 and older in person and virtually via telemedicine.

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, offers specialty services, including cardiology, endocrinology, gynecology, internal medicine, neurology, podiatry, pulmonology, women’s wellness, pediatric endocrinology, nutrition, and sleep medicine. Patients with chronic diseases or general medicine concerns can turn to the highly trained experts at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for superior care.

The skilled medical team personalizes each treatment plan based on a patient’s medical needs, lifestyle, and desired outcomes.

Those with diabetes, foot or ankle issues, gynecology concerns, or heart, kidney, or lung diseases rely on The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, for exceptional care in a welcoming setting. Undergoing routine care reduces the risk of bothersome symptoms and severe medical complications. 

The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, team is friendly, providing top-notch patient-centered care using the latest advances in technology and research-backed treatments. They compassionately welcome new and existing patients to the practice.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth appointment at The Heart Center of the Oranges, PA, by phone or online today.

Michelle Matteo, PA-C

Our Physician Assistant, Michelle, has over 10 years of experience working in fields such as emergency medicine and intensive care until she specialized and excelled in obstetrics and gynecology oncology. She has worked in hospitals such as Coney Island Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, and New York University Medical Center. Michelle is a phenomenal addition to this exceptional staff.

Dr. Alecia Giovinazzo, MD, FACOG

Alecia Giovinazzo is a board certified doctor in obstetrics and gynecology. She did her residency in ob/gyn at Richmond University Medical Center hospital and started her own practice in 2005. She has professional experience in general ob/gyn, advanced laparoscopy, and high risk pregnancy. Dr. Giovinazzo has received awards for her efforts in clinical teaching and for her expertise in laparoscopic surgery. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Center for Human Reproduction, and Richmond County Medical Society. Dr. Giovinazzo is also fluent in Spanish.

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.

Shilpa M. Clott, MD, FACOG, is a highly experienced obstetrician and gynecologist providing reproductive health care to women in Warren, New Jersey, and the surrounding communities of Clark, Westfield, Cranford, Edison, and Essex County from her private practice, Somerset Women’s Care. 

As a solo practitioner in the ever-changing world of medicine, she provides a unique, personalized approach to women’s special health care needs. She offers the expertise, attention, and respect every woman deserves when it comes to gynecological and obstetrics services.

Dr. Clott earned her medical doctorate from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine in Philadelphia and went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, New Jersey.

Board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, she is also proud to serve as a fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Dr. Clott is an active member of the community in which she practices and lives with her husband and two children. 

Paul Matta, DO, brings a wealth of experience and skills to his role as the medical director and CEO at Advanced Perinatal Associates in Manalapan and Little Silver, New Jersey. 

Dr. Matta and his experienced team offer personalized experiences for patients who visit for preconception counseling, pregnancy-related complications, and prenatal diagnosis. Because he strongly believes in the value of the doctor-patient relationship, every patient has a direct relationship with him. 

Dr. Matta earned his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He went on to complete his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. 

He completed his OB/GYN internship and residency through New York Medical College at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. He then completed a fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, where he worked as a clinical instructor in the maternal-fetal medicine division of the OB/GYN department. 

In addition to his extensive experience as an OB/GYN physician and educator, Dr. Matta is a published author and an invited speaker at a number of OB/GYN symposiums. He is certified in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Dr. Matta gives every patient the individualized care they deserve. Call the Advanced Perinatal Associates office or click the online scheduling tool to book an appointment now.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Education

Medical School

Internship & Residency 

Fellowship

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Member

Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Member

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Member

NJ Medical Association: Member

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center

HMH Riverview Medical Center

HMH Ocean Medical Center

CentraState Medical Center

Paul Matta, DO, brings a wealth of experience and skills to his role as the medical director and CEO at Advanced Perinatal Associates in Manalapan and Little Silver, New Jersey. 

Dr. Matta and his experienced team offer personalized experiences for patients who visit for preconception counseling, pregnancy-related complications, and prenatal diagnosis. Because he strongly believes in the value of the doctor-patient relationship, every patient has a direct relationship with him. 

Dr. Matta earned his undergraduate degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He went on to complete his medical training at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. 

He completed his OB/GYN internship and residency through New York Medical College at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center in the Bronx, New York. He then completed a fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine in New Haven, Connecticut, where he worked as a clinical instructor in the maternal-fetal medicine division of the OB/GYN department. 

In addition to his extensive experience as an OB/GYN physician and educator, Dr. Matta is a published author and an invited speaker at a number of OB/GYN symposiums. He is certified in maternal-fetal medicine, obstetrics, and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 

Dr. Matta gives every patient the individualized care they deserve. Call the Advanced Perinatal Associates office or click the online scheduling tool to book an appointment now.

EDUCATION

Undergraduate Education

Medical School

Internship & Residency 

Fellowship

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology: Member

Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine: Member

American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine: Member

NJ Medical Association: Member

HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS

HMH Jersey Shore University Medical Center

HMH Riverview Medical Center

HMH Ocean Medical Center

CentraState Medical Center

Dr. Hobbs is fellowship trained by experts in the field of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and the management of pelvic pain.

She completed her undergraduate coursework at UNC-Chapel Hill and medical school at New York University School of Medicine, where she also completed her residency training on Obstetrics and Gynecology. While at NYU, where she earned laparoscopic surgery and resident teaching awards, she gained an appreciation and interest for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.

She then returned to UNC-Chapel Hill in order to pursue further training in minimally invasive surgery and pelvic pain with Drs. John Steege and Matthew Siedhoff, renowned practitioners in the field. There, she performed hundreds of complex laparoscopic gynecologic surgeries, including advanced endometriosis, large ovarian masses, hysterectomy of large uteri as well as removal of multiple large fibroids through small incisions. She also successfully treated many women with pelvic pain who were referred from locations around the South East.

In addition to her extensive clinical training, Dr. Hobbs also obtained a Master’s degree in Clinical Research. She is passionate about training others as well as conducting clinical research in order to improve outcomes for patients. She has numerous peer-reviewed publications and is an active participant in minimally invasive gynecologic surgical societies.

Dr. Hobbs is known to be a caring, understanding physician who is extremely competent in her field. She is excited to apply the knowledge she has obtained in her fellowship in order to provide state of the art care for her patients in New York City. Her number one goal is her patient’s speedy recovery and return to desired lifestyle and quality of life.

Dr. Kenneth A. Levey completed both college and medical school at the State University of New York at Buffalo. He completed his residency on Obstetrics and Gynecology in 2001 and his Masters in Public Health in 2001 at the George Washington University Medical Center. He has been a faculty member at the NYU Langone Medical Center since 2001. While at NYU, Dr. Levey founded the Bellevue Hospital chronic pelvic pain clinic where women with chronic pelvic pain continue to be treated.  He is also the founder and Director of the NY Pelvic Pain and Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery P.C. The group of subspecialty physicians focuses on unique multidisciplinary approaches to diagnose and manage women with chronic pelvic pain. This includes endometriosis, irritable bowel syndrome, interstitial cystitis, nerve entrapments, pelvic musculoskeletal disorders, rheumatologic disorder, gastrointestinal, female reproductive, and psychiatric disorders.

Dr. Levey is a well known expert in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. He has used his skills in laparoscopy and robotic surgery to help women avoid hysterectomy, treat fibroids, endometriosis, large pelvic masses and chronic pelvic pain. He also receives referrals from other surgeons to treat highly complex benign gynecologic conditions. He is an active member of the faculty at the Robotic Surgery Center at NYU.

He is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, International Pelvic Pain Society, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is a Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology as well as the American College of Surgeons.

Dr. Ostrov is a fellowship trained obstetrician/gynecologist with a subspecialty in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She believes in a comprehensive approach to women's health care and has a special interest in treating pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids and endometriosis.

As a patient advocate, Dr. Ostrov is dedicated to a multidisciplinary and multimodal approach to treating and preventing disease. Dr. Ostrov has won multiple awards for both her surgical and teaching skills and has been praised for her exceptional bedside manner. Prior to joining the practice, she was formerly the Chief Resident as well as an assistant clinical instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Stony Brook University Medical Center. She is currently a Clinical Instructor at NYU Langone Medical Center.

Dr. Ostrov is involved in many national and international health organizations, including the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, International Pelvic Pain Society and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Among her many research interests, Dr. Ostrov has presented on the role of diet and genetics in women's health issues and the prevention of post-operative complications.

Dr. Davison offers office and surgical gynecologic care for a wide range of benign gynecologic issues.  She received her BA with distinction in all subjects from Cornell University and her MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, where she was a member of the AOA honor society and received the Glasgow-Rubin achievement award given to women graduating at the top of their class.  Dr. Davison received the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons upon graduation from her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Medical Center.  

She has a special interest in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and has published and presented in the areas of laparoscopy and the use of local anesthetic agents during particular office gynecologic procedures. Dr. Davison is a member of the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is an Ad Hoc reviewer for the Journal of Women’s Health Care.

Dr. Davison has completed a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive / Robotic Gynecologic Surgery and Chronic Pelvic Pain.