Our Services Anesthesiology Asthma (Adult) Asthma (Pediatric) Cardiology Child Study Center Dentistry Diabetes (Adult) Diabetes (Pediatric) Ear, Nose & Throat Emergency Services Family Medicine Gastroenterology Hematology & Oncology Infectious Diseases Internal Medicine Medical Education Neonatology Neurology Women's Health Ophthalmology Orthopaedics Pediatrics Physical Medicine Psychiatry Radiology Rehabilitation Special Care Center Surgery Urology-Men's Health   Women’s Health: A Total Commitment to Excellence in Women’s Health Dr. Magdy Mikhail, Chairman, Obstetrics and Gynecology, checking on patient. Dr. Patrick Anderson, Chief, GYN Oncology, examining patient. Bronx-Lebanon’s Women’s Health Center, under the leadership of Dr. Magdy Mikhail, has distinguished itself as a leader in addressing the medical needs of women, from teenagers to adults and seniors. Its “one-stop shopping” approach offers women easy access to a wide range of general and specialized outpatient and inpatient OB/GYN services; all in a welcoming and comfortable setting. “Women in the Bronx can always depend on us for expert care, whether for scheduled and walk-in appointments, or in an emergency.” DR. MAGDY MIKHAIL, CHAIRMAN, OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY HIGH RISK OBSTETRICS The Women’s Health Center’s High Risk Obstetrics program is responding to pregnancies that pose difficult challenges. Approximately 60% of its deliveries are classified as high risk. Many are pregnant women with gestational diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, and numerous other medical conditions that can complicate a pregnancy. Teen pregnancies are among the most difficult. Doctorsattribute this to their age group and not being ready to bear a child. As a result, mother and baby are at an even higher risk for a multitude of medical problems, including premature births, cesarean sections, fetal growth retardation, and sexually transmitted diseases. The Women’s Health Center, through its Adolescent and Family Planning programs, is continuing to help teenagers understand this very adult issue. The goals of the high risk pregnancy program are clear, to do whatever is medically necessary to deliver a healthy baby. Its highly skilled and experienced professionals utilize the latest state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in patient care. (LtoR): Dr. Marjorie Jean-Michel, Urogynecologist, and Dr. Christina Flores, Attending, OB/GYN, with patient. Dr. Constance Young, Director, Gynecology, examining patient. REPRODUCTIVE GENETICS The Reproductive Genetics program focuses on education and detection of genetic disorders. Often, early knowledge of a potential problem makes treatment possible. Additionally, on a weekly basis, its staff perform amniocentesis and other testing on pregnant mothers to determine whether their unborn babies will have genetic disorders. A genetic conference is then scheduled to prepare the specialists involved in such a birth. ONCOLOGY A highly qualified staff, under the direction of Dr. Patrick Anderson, a board certified gynecologist, are treating gynecologic malignancies. Surgical techniques, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and pain management procedures are utilized. ADVANCED LAPAROSCOPY AND GYNECOLOGY The Division of Gynecology, under the direction of Dr. Constance Young, a highly experienced specialist, is performing complex procedures, such as hysterectomy and myomectomy, through minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques. These advanced procedures allow for a much shorter hospital stay, less potential for complications, and improved patient satisfaction. Dr. Andrej Reiss, Chief, Obstetrics, and Hilary Prager, Certified Midwife, checking fetal status of pregnant patient. Dr. Blair Kokotek, Associate Director, OB/GYN Residency Program, reviewing medical chart with Dr. Aliveza Mendizadeh, Resident. UROGYNECOLOGY Advanced equipment and technology are utilized in treating women with urinary or fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse. Reconstructive surgery is performed, when needed, by a specialized staff, under the direction of Dr. Marjorie Jean-Michel. REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY Under the leadership of Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, the Women’s Health Center provides comprehensive services in reproductive endocrinology, infertility, hormone replacement therapy, and post-menopausal care. Ovarian stimulation and preparatory stages for In-Vitro fertilization are also available. ADVANCED OBSTETRIC ULTRASOUND Dr. Aleksandr Fuks is responsible for the Advanced Obstetric Ultrasound Unit and the Maternal-Fetal Medicine Division. Detailed fetal anatomy is visualized and congenital fetal malformations are diagnosed, which allows for the appropriate management of these cases. Innocentia Gidi, Nutritionist, checking the weight of expectant mother. Deborah J. Bohnen, Midwife, OB/GYN (left), and Karen Cabral, PCT, Women's Health Center, attending to pregnant patient. BIRTHING SPA/LABOR AND DELIVERY UNIT At Bronx-Lebanon, pregnant women have all the luxuries they could want to make their birthing experience a pleasant, relaxing, and positive one. Its Birthing Spa, complete with whirlpool delivery baths (the only one in the Bronx) is relieving the strain of birth. Less stress on pregnant mothers means an easier delivery and leads to healthy babies. A 24-hour pregnancy hotline, which provides immediate consultation, has also been most effective in reaching out to “mothers-to-be.” Dr. Ecaterina Monica Moisa, OB/GYN Resident (center), and Miriam Ramirez, RN, checking on patient. Bronx-Lebanon’s Whirlpool Delivery Birthing Spa Suite.