Obstetricians & Gynecologists in New York

Care Philosophy: Dr. Frey is an established, highly-skilled physician with over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. He is well-regarded and active in the community (having mentored the Women's Healthy Summer program, as well as providing free cancer screening for women of underserved areas of the community). Before joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Frey was on faculty at Montefiore Health Center where he served as an attending physician and assistant professor at the Einstein College of Medicine. He is active in educating medical students and residents alike and has been awarded for his research in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Frey takes pride in the bonds built with his patients, and seeks to advance women's care by taking into account the science coupled with the benefits of exercise, personal safety, and proper nutrition.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: "Many of us on the faculty have been privileged to practice here for our entire professional lives. We've grown up together. I love what I do. I love that I'm able to do the best two jobs in the world: being a mom and being an Ob/Gyn physician. I love working in a place where people care about their work and each other. Our patients can feel it, and that's why they send their friends and family here too."

Biography: Dr. Sheri Saltzman went to College at Cornell University and then got her MD at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Following the completion in 1998 of her Internship and Residency at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltzman joined Weill Cornell Medical Associates and built up a wonderful Obstetrics and Gynecology practice. As of 2006 she will be focusing on providing much needed Gynecology services.

Biography: Dr. Donna Schneider, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Greenlawn, NY. She is 62 years old and has been practicing for 35 years. Dr. Donna Schneider, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. Alexis P. Melnick is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Medicine at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine (CRM) of Weill Cornell Medical College. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Basis of Behavior and Hispanic Studies Summa Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. She received her medical degree from New York University School of Medicine where she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha, the national medical honor society. She went on to complete a residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by a fellowship in reproductive endocrinology and infertility at the Ronald O. Perelman and Claudia Cohen Center for Reproductive Medicine. Dr. Melnick is a board-certified Fellow of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.Dr. Melnick offers patients a full range of reproductive services in her practice including ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, fertility preservation, oocyte donation and treatment of reproductive endocrinopathies and recurrent miscarriage, and menopause. She is also a skilled surgeon, performing a variety of minimally-invasive surgical techniques for treatment of endometrial and ovarian disorders.Dr. Melnick has received numerous awards for her clinical excellence and surgical expertise including the Frederick C. Holden Award for Excellence in Obstetrics & Gynecology (NYU) and the Special Resident in Minimally Invasive Surgery Award (American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists). In addition, she is a prolific researcher and contributor to the literature, having authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. Her current areas of interest include preimplantation genetic screening (PGS), implantation failure and oocyte donation.Dr. Melnick sees patients in both CRM's main office on Manhattan's Upper East Side (1305 York Avenue, 6th Floor, New York, NY 10021) and at 215 East 68th Street, NY 10065. Please call (646) 962-7650 for more information and to schedule an appointment.For more information about Cornell's Department of Reproductive Medicine, visitIVF.org.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Dr. Vanessa Valerie Pena is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who provides comprehensive care in all aspects of general Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is dedicated to providingthe high level of gynecological medical attention all women deserve in any stage of life, including well woman and preventive care. She is proud to be able to help women prepare to start their families and guide them through their pregnancy, whether low or high risk, in a friendly, caring and supportive atmosphere. Her mission is to treat every patient at a personal level, with dignity and compassion, while providing the best care possible.Dr. Pena received her medical degree from Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico in 2000, where she was awarded an "honorary distinction" upon graduating for being the most outstanding student in her class. She then did her internship and social service in Mexico and obtained her medical license in 2003. In 2004, she moved from her native Mexico to New York to start her residency at St Vincent's Hospital Manhattan, which she completed in 2008. While in residency, Dr. Pena was awarded "The Compassion and Charity in Women's Health Award", "The Martin L Stone Society Research Award" and "The Excellence in Laparoscopic and Endoscopic Procedures Award".Dr. Pena has been active in international education programs, including teaching updates in Obstetrics and Gynecology to doctors in Latin America. She worked as an Attending Physician in afaculty practice at St. Vincent's Hospital Manhattan and New York Downtown Hospital prior to joining the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College. She has been Board Certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology since 2010 and is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She is fluent in Spanish.

Care Philosophy: "I believe that pregnancy is a natural if unique phase in a woman's life. My job is to assure that each pregnancy is proceeding normally and intervene if it is not. Many pregnancies are medically straightforward. Some, such as twins or triplets, may be complex from the outset. In others, problems such as high blood pressure or pre-term labor may develop. I am fortunate to practice at the Weill Cornell campus of the New York Presbyterian Hospital where the latest technologies and superbly trained specialists are only a few steps or a phone call away. I still find each pregnancy and delivery extraordinary and exciting. "I chose to practice Ob/Gyn because I am able to care for women through the many stages of their reproductive lives. During my years of training and practice, I have developed several areas of special interest and expertise within gynecology. These include: - Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery including laparoscopic hysterectomy - Management and treatment (medical and surgical)of uterine fibroids - Evaluation and treatment of abnormal PAP smears Advances in pharmacology and surgical technology now offer multiple avenues for treatment of these and other gynecologic problems. I eduacte and work with my patients to help each one choose the most appropriate treatment path for her."

Biography: Dr. Kelly Greening graduated from Michigan State University. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, Michigan. She completed her Residency and Internship in Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical College and joined Weill Cornell Medicine in 1996. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Greening's practice focuses on the outpatient management of Gynecologic patients as well as the care of pregnant women in the outpatient setting. When her patients are hospitalized they are cared for and delivered by our expert team of Laborists who specialize in the Labor and Delivery aspects of Obstetrical care.

Care Philosophy: After gaining valuable experience in a private practice setting in Lower Manhattan, Dr. Kramer is excited to begin working and teaching in the place where she herself acquired the skills and lessons essential to providing women with exceptional care. She specializes in a variety of gynecologic issues ranging from management of abnormal Pap smears to family planning and contraception. She has a particular interest in the care and education of young women about their contraceptive options, including IUDs and Nexplanon devices. Dr. Kramer prides herself on creating a comfortable and trusting atmosphere for patients who may find the experience of visiting the gynecologist to be intimidating. In addition, Dr. Kramer specializes in a variety of minimally invasive surgeries for relief of polyps, fibroids and other gynecologic conditions. She also truly enjoys the privilege of providing excellent prenatal care and helping young couples along their journey to parenthood.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Szilvia Nagy is a Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who is dedicated to providing a high quality of care in a friendly and supportive environment to women of all ages. Dr. Nagy provides complete care in all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology. Her clinical interests include management of abnormal pap smears and HPV, treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and counseling on safe-sex practices, contraceptive counseling, medical and surgical management of abnormal uterine bleeding and general obstetrical care.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: For many women, health issues and life issues are inseparable. That's why it's so important for doctor and patient to spend time establishing a personal relationship. Dr. Susan Loeb-Zeitlin believes it should be "doctor as whole person connecting with patient as whole person."Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin treats women of all ages, from adolescence through menopause. Her goal is to provide complete, personalized women's health care that encompasses all the special health issues women face, including family planning, balancing work and personal life and the challenges of aging. She is always ready to discuss issues such as wellness, contraception, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted infections, treatment of abnormal pap smears and HPV, and strategies for addressing symptoms and discomforts of menopause.With two active, healthy children, Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin faces a lot of the same life-balance issues as her patients. Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin did her internship and residency here at Weill Cornell Medical Center and delivered both of her children here. She has chosen Weill Cornell because, as one of the world's foremost academic medical centers, the people and technology in virtually every branch of medicine here are among the best anywhere."Weill Cornell is as great a place to be a patient as it is to be a physician, and for a lot of the same reasons. Our methods and skills are totally up-to-date. We're learning and developing new techniques all the time."A cum laude graduate of Brandeis University, Dr. Loeb-Zeitlin received her M.D. from the UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, where she was in the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. She completed her residency at Cornell University Medical College and accepted a faculty appointment at Weill Cornell Medical College in 1998.

Biography: Dr. Ava Sierecki, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in Commack, NY. She is 48 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Ava Sierecki, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Dr Wong is a general obstetrician and gynecologist who offers an complete spectrum of comprehensive preventative wellness care for women.Dr Wong received his Bachelor of Science degree from the City College of New York, his medical degree from the State University of New York at Stony Brook, and completed his obstetrics and gynecology residency training at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York. Dr Wong is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Biography: Dr. Erica Weinstein completed medical school at the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, and her Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. She has been practicing at Weill Cornell Medicine since completing her residency.Dr. Weinstein practices the full range of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine including care for pregnant women, outpatient gynecology, gynecologic procedures and surgery.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Matthew Lederman, MD, is a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at RMA of New York. Dr. Lederman serves on the Medical Advisory Board of FORCE (Facing our Risk of Cancer Empowered) and the Scientific Advisory Board for T.E.A.L. (Tell Every Amazing Lady About Ovarian Cancer). Dr. Lederman has published scientific abstracts and articles in a number of peer-reviewed journals in the fields of endocrinology and infertility and has presented his research at national conferences. He specializes in fertility preservation for patients who are diagnosed with cancer or are pre-disposed to hereditary cancer syndromes, unexplained fertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, in vitro fertilization, egg freezing, and pre-implantation genetic screening. He has been recognized as a New York Super Doctor every year since 2015.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Fridel provides complete care in all aspects of general obstetrics and gynecology. She manages normal and high risk pregnancies, performs laparoscopic surgeries for benign gynecologic conditions, provides contraceptive and STD counseling and preventive care for women of all ages from puberty to menopause. She believes in providing a warm, friendly, open and supportive office environment. Dr. Fridel is fluent in Russian and proficient in Spanish.

Care Philosophy: "I am fortunate to practice in a field that allows me to be present and help women through important milestones in their lives. No other field provides the continuing care that obstetrics and gynecology does. My goal is to foster individual relationships with my patients so that we can work together to optimize their health, throughout their lives."

Biography: Dr. Maria Teaiwa-Rutherford is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford obtained a bachelor's degree from Santa Clara University and earned her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She then completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital Center, where she served as chief resident.Before joining Weill Cornell in 2021, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford developed a thriving practice at St. Lukes-Roosevelt Hospital (later Mount Sinai West), where she felt privileged to be a part of many women's lives through routine gynecological care and family planning to pregnancy and beyond. Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford was named a Top Doctor in the New York Magazine rising stars issue two years in a row and also received the Vitals Patients' Choice award. Born and raised in the Fiji Islands, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford has a strong interest in promoting women's health in developing countries. She has partnered with international medical programs to provide free obstetric and gynecological care to women at hospitals in Fiji and Kiribati. In her spare time, Dr. Teaiwa-Rutherford enjoys running and yoga. She lives in Westchester County with her husband and three children.

Biography: Dr. Chen attended the University of Washington's School of Medicine to earn her medical education, after she attended the university's College of Arts and Science, earning her Bachelor's degree in biochemistry. She completed her internship at the Boston University Medical Center, learning about general surgery. Dr. Chen completed her obstetrics and gynecology residency at the New York Downtown Hospital, where she was named chief resident of her specialty. In 2005, Dr. Chen earned the Marvin Dunn fellowship program, in which she traveled to Shenyang, China. Dr. Chen joins Weill Cornell Medicine after practicing as an OB/GYNgeneralist in lower Manhattan and Brooklyn.She is passionate about women's health, and she provides care for patients that experience ectopic or tubal pregnancy, cervical polyps, acne, abnormal pap smears, vaginal discharge, sexual dysfunction, and urinary tract infections.

Biography: Dr. Michelle Francis, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 54 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Michelle Francis, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Dr. Reena Parikh is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist who provides care to women in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. She specializes in a variety of obstetrical and gynecologic areas, including comprehensive gynecologic care, gynecologic surgery, preventative care, prenatal care, management of labor and delivery, and contraceptive health services. She emphasizes evidence-based medicine and strives to provide competent and compassionate care.Dr. Parikh was born and raised in central New Jersey and is excited to practice in the tristate area close to her family. She studied biology and psychology at Nova Southeastern University in South Florida. During college, she traveled to Graz, Austria to work with a surgical team where she was first introduced to the field of obstetrics and gynecology. It was then that she decided to pursue a career in women's health. She went on to receive her medical degree from Drexel University's College of Medicine. In medical school, she traveled to India to complete a rotation in global health. Witnessing health disparities abroad was one of the most rewarding times of Dr. Parikh's medical career, as it largely influenced her desire to work with a diverse patient population. She then went on to complete her residency at Mount Sinai West where she was inspired by the multifaceted nature of practicing obstetrics and gynecology in New York City. She feels fortunate that this field allows her to treat women in various settings, from the office to the operating room, to the labor floor. Outside of work, Dr. Parikh loves to run, watch and play sports, travel, and spend time with family.

Biography: Dr. Lana Selitsky, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 47 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Lana Selitsky, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Biography: Dr. Helaine Worrell, MD is an Obstetrics /amp Gynecology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 59 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Helaine Worrell, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Care Philosophy: Supportive of natural labor & delivery, including birthing center. One of the top five doctors in the hospital with the lowest c-section rate.