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Steven Ravins, MD, is a skilled obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside. 

Dr. Ravins completed his bachelor’s degrees in biology and chemistry and a minor in physics at the University of Denver in Colorado. He then went on to earn his medical degree at Rosalind Franklin University, formerly known as Chicago Medical School in Illinois. He then continued his training with residencies in general surgery and anesthesiology at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, and a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Downtown Hospital. 

Alongside his medical career, Dr. Ravins has engaged in several successful business ventures, including starting Idealpath, Inc. in 1999, a business-to-business e-commerce utility, and KERISMA, Inc., which focused on the production of Brachytherapy applicators. He also has five patents issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office pertaining to the KERISMA Interstitial Brachytherapy applicator and seed cartridge for the treatment of prostate cancer. In addition, he has been the Director of Marketing and Product Development for Amaxza Digital since 2015.

Dr. Ravins has hospital privileges at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Forest Hills in Queens, New York. He is a member of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

Edward Olkowski, MD, is a board-eligible obstetrician and gynecologist at Raveco Medical in Queens, New York, with locations in Forest Hills, and Woodside. Dr. Olkowski has been with the team at Raveco Medical since 2006.

Dr. Olkowski earned his Bachelor of Science in biology from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to obtain his medical degree from the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico. He completed his residency training in obstetrics and gynecology at the University Behavioral Health Care at Piscataway in New Jersey, formerly known as the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, and at Jersey Shore Medical Center. 

With a career spanning almost four decades in medicine, Dr. Olkowski has served diverse populations and communities across New Jersey and in New York City. He is currently an attending physician for the OB/GYN departments at Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Long Island Jewish Forest Hills, as well as Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, New York, where he holds hospital privileges. 

Dr. Olkowski is fluent in both English and Spanish. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, American Medical Association, and the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Alumni Association.

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. Podolsky is a general gynecologist with a passion for women’s health and a wide range of clinical interests. Some of her interests are: well woman care, the management of abnormal pap smears, medical and surgical management of abnormal bleeding, adolescent gynecology, gynecologic surgery, preconception care, family planning and contraception. She has travelled to El Salvador and Guatemala with Basic Health International and Saving Mothers, organizations working to improve women’s health in the developing world.

A native New Yorker, she is a graduate of Harvard College and of the New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Langone Medical Center, where she received the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine’s Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists’ Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Gynecology Award. She then worked for the NYU Faculty Group Practice as an obstetrician/gynecologist before joining NY Comprehensive Women’s Health. She enjoys bike riding, travel and spending time with her family.

Dr. Hudson completed her medical school and residency training at SUNY downstate Brooklyn in 1999. She entered into private practice as a comprehensive gynecologist in Manhattan, New York.

She is an expert in minimally invasive surgery, as well as hormonal management, pre-and post menopausal issues and the interface between mood disorders and gynecology. Dr Hudson is a frequent guest commentator on radio and television reaching a broad audience. She is known for discussing gynecological issues in a clear and understandable way.

Dr. Hudson is a diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a memberof the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.

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.

Sheila D. Pongnon, MD, is a seasoned board-certified OB/GYN specializing in women’s health and the unique needs of women at Westchester Women’s Medical Healthcare in Mount Vernon and Spring Valley, New York.

Dr. Pongnon completed her undergraduate degree in chemistry from New York University before receiving her medical degree from the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. She finished her OB/GYN training at the New York Medical College Westchester Medical Center.

For over a decade, Dr. Pongnon has remained dedicated to providing a range of services and diagnostic testing and treatment methods, such as physicals and well-woman exams, ultrasounds, lifestyle changes, medications, and surgery. Her extensive surgical training allows Dr. Pongnon to perform top-quality procedures with the best possible results. She utilizes state-of-the-art tools, technology, and techniques, and offers advanced pelvic and minimally invasive surgery when needed, including laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery.

Dr. Pongnon is especially active in her field and is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She has admitting privileges at the New York Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital.

Dr. Pongnon provides general gynecological care, including contraception management, adolescent care, and menopausal treatment. She offers valuable solutions for various conditions, including endometriosis, uterine fibroids, cervical cancer, hypothyroidism, the flu, menstrual irregularities, osteoporosis, obesity, pelvic pain, sexually transmitted diseases, and infections.

The wellness, interests, and needs of each individual woman are always the utmost priority for Dr. Pongnon. She proudly brings a female perspective and understanding of women’s health care and is renowned for her impressive work ethic and compassionate bedside manner.

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

Alla Bodner, MD, is a board-certified OB-GYN and women's health specialist with extensive experience in cosmetic injectables. Dr. Bodner brings over a decade of expertise to DK Med Spa, which has offices in Northshore Northbrook, Illinois, and the Midtown of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Bodner received her bachelor's degree from Lake Forest College in Illinois before earning her medical degree from Ross University Medical School. Dr. Bodner went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She became board-certified in 2015 by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

In her practice, Dr. Bodner specializes in minimally invasive surgery, including laparoscopic techniques and the DaVinci Robotic Surgical System. She brings her extensive knowledge of family planning and caring for patients in all the stages of the reproductive cycle. Dr. Bodner has been performing cosmetic injections since 2013.

Dr. Bodner takes extra care to understand a patient's background and health history, which allows her to establish a personalized treatment plan for each patient. She works hard to identify individual short-term and long-term health goals that can create a healthier lifestyle.

Dr. Bodner speaks English, Spanish, and Russian, which helps her better connect with a broader patient base. 

Perla Tate, MD, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., which has locations in the Bergen Beach, Coney Island, Williamsburg, and Sheepshead Bay neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Far Rockaway neighborhood in Queens, and Brentwood and Babylon, New York. She specializes in women’s health care, including infertility, ultrasound, colposcopy, and laser surgery.

Dr. Tate completed the pre-medical program at Queens College, City University of New York, in Queens, New York. She attended Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara School of Medicine in Guadalajara, Mexico, for her medical degree.

After graduating, Dr. Tate returned to New York and did her internship at Maimonides Community Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center and the Interfaith Medical Center in Brooklyn.

Dr. Tate has more than 35 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. She has held a range of professional positions, including emergency room physician, attending consultant, OB/GYN instructor, clinic coordinator, and medical director.

At Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., Dr. Tate strives to make quality women’s health care accessible. She takes a patient-first approach, spending time understanding all patients’ unique needs. Only then will she recommend a course of treatment to help them enjoy their best possible health.

Along with her work at Vantage Medical Associates, P.C., Dr. Tate is on the faculty at Mount Sinai South Nassau Community Hospital in Oceanside and Family Health Care in Freeport, both in New York.

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. Paula Brignoni-Blume provides health care services for women at SoHo Gynecology in New York City’s SoHo district. She completed her undergraduate degree at Union College in Schenectady, New York, then went on to earn her Master of Public Health and her medical degree from St. George’s University. Dr. Brignoni-Blume completed her OB/GYN residency at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, Long Island. As chief resident she was the recipient of the AAGL award for her laparoscopy skills. 

Dr. Brignoni-Blume is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and is a Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is on staff at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City.

In her daily care of patients, Dr. Brignoni-Blume’s focus is on gynecology with special interest in vaginal disorders, birth control, family planning, abnormal pap smears, and management of sexually-transmitted diseases.

Educating her patients about their healthcare needs is important to Dr. Brignoni-Blume. She is dedicated to making sure patients receive the most comprehensive care, and that they understand their symptoms, diagnosis, and the proper steps to take towards optimal health.

A specialist in minimally invasive gynecology surgery, Dr. Emily Blanton is a perfect fit for the Soho Gynecology team, providing whole life care for women in SoHo, New York. Dr. Blanton has a proven track record when it comes to putting others first in her medical career, earning awards in each year of her postgraduate studies for commitment to her fellow healthcare professionals, dedication to selfless patient care, and technical skills. Backed with solid residency and research experience, Dr. Blanton is an excellent choice if you’re seeking an obstetrics and gynecology caregiver.

Dr. Blanton earned her bachelor’s degree in economics at Brown University and her medical degree at State University of New York Downstate College of Medicine. Dr. Blanton then completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at SUNY Stony Brook University. Throughout her education and career, Dr. Blanton has earned many commendations for her work. She’s extensively published and has solid experience researching topics in her discipline.

She looks forward to providing you with the finest in contemporary obstetrics and gynecology care. Call or schedule an appointment online with Dr. Blanton at Soho Gynecology.

Dena Harris, MD is a Board Certified Gynecologist and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy specialist currently concentrating her practice in chronic sexual, vulvar, and pelvic pain, as well as general, adolescent and menopausal gynecology. She was a medical pioneer, as the first OB/GYN in the SOHO area and also one of the first female OB/GYNs in private practice in New York City. After becoming partners with Dr. Deborah Coady in 1980, she co-founded SOHO OB/GYN women’s health care center.

She graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania in 1972, and received her medical degree from Hahnemann Medical College (now part of Drexel University) in 1976. Dr. Harris completed her internship and residency at NYU Medical Center, where she is currently affiliated as a Clinical Assistant Professor. In 1991, Dr. Harris co-authored "Recovering from a Hysterectomy".

Dr. Harris is currently a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the International Society for the Study of Vulvovaginal Disease for her original research on vulvodynia-related small fiber neuropathy. She is an active member of the International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health, International Pelvic Pain Society, National Vulvodynia Association and The New York Gynecologic Society.

Dr. Harris has devoted her 30 year career to providing quality medical care. She combines excellent diagnostic and therapeutic skills while exercising great empathy and compassion for her patients. She has been named to the Top Doctors lists in New York by both New York Times Magazine and Super Doctors, as well as America’s Top Doctors through Castle Connolly for over 10 years.