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| Dr. Magdy Mikhail, Chairman,
Obstetrics and Gynecology, with patient. |
Dr. Andrej Reiss, Chief,
Obstetrics, and Hilary Prager, Certified
Midwife, checking fetal status of pregnant
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, specialized,
and surgical 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 |
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| Dr. Larry Ham, Director,
Gynecology, and Dr. Patrick Anderson,
Chief, GYN Oncology. |
Dr. Marjorie Jean-Michel,
Urogynecologist, and Dr. Christina
Flores, Attending, OB/GYN,
with patient. |
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. Doctors attribute 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, fetal
growth retardation, and sexually transmitted diseases.
In complicated teen
pregnancies, cesarean sections often become the surgical method used in
the delivery process.
New oral health guidelines for pregnant women are tailored to reduce the risk
of gum disease in pregnancy. Gingivitis and periodontitis have been linked with
prematurity and low birth weight. Pregnant mothers with periodontal disease
are seven times more likely to go into premature labor.
The Department of
Obstetrics and Gynecology works closely with the Department of Dentistry in
promoting oral health during pregnancy. The joint initiative for our pregnant
patients includes oral health education and counseling, oral hygiene instructions,
encouragement of the use of toothpaste with fluoride, nutritional
programs, and treatment of existing tooth decay.
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. The
Women’s Health Center, through its Adolescent and Family
Planning programs, is continuing to help teenagers understand
this very adult issue. |
GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY
A highly experienced and expert staff, under the direction of
Dr. Patrick Anderson, a board certified gynecologic oncologist,
is treating cancer problems in women. Advanced procedures
for radical cancer surgery, in addition to chemotherapy,
radiotherapy, and pain management are utilized in effectively
treating gynecological malignancies.
LAPAROSCOPY AND GYNECOLOGY
The Division of Gynecology, under the direction of Dr. Larry
Ham, a highly experienced specialist, is performing complex
procedures, such as hysterectomy, myomectomy, and ovarian
surgery, through minimally invasive laparoscopic techniques.
These advanced procedures allow for a shorter hospital
stay, less potential for complications, and improved patient
satisfaction. Other major and minor gynecologic surgeries are
performed by the gynecology team using abdominal, vaginal,
and hysteroscopic techniques. |
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| Dr. Aruna Mishra, Attending,
OB/GYN, discussing procedure with
patient. |
GYN surgery team performing operative procedure. |
UROGYNECOLOGY
Advanced equipment and technology are utilized in treating
women with urinary or fecal incontinence and pelvic organ
prolapse. Reconstructive surgical procedures are performed
by a specialized staff, under the direction of Dr. Mikhail and
Dr. Marjorie Jean-Michel.
REPRODUCTIVE ENDOCRINOLOGY AND INFERTILITY
Under the leadership of Dr. Genevieve Neal-Perry, innovative
surgery for reproductive endocrinologic disorders and
infertility is performed, including ovarian surgery and uterine
reconstructive procedures, as well as tubal reanastomosis
and microsurgery for infertility. |
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| Dr. Robert Hecht, Director, Women’s Health Center/GYN Ambulatory Surgery,
with patient and her son. |
Nicole Reid, Midwife, OB/GYN, checking on 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. |
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| Dr. Rashmi Kaul, Attending, OB/GYN, examining patient. |
Dr. Helen Zalinyan, Attending, OB/GYN, with patient. |
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. |
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| Deborah J. Bohnen, Midwife, OB/GYN (left), and Karen Cabral, PCT,
Women's Health Center, attending to pregnant patient. |
Bronx Lebanon's Birthing
Spa is complete with a whirlpool delivery
bath to help relieve the strain of birth. |
BIRTHING
SPA/LABOR AND DELIVERY
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,
continues to be most effective in reaching out to “mothers-tobe,”
and responding to their needs.
“Women in the Bronx can always depends on us for expert care,
whether for scheduled and walk-in appointments, or in an
emergency,” stated Dr. Mikhail. |
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