NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital offers a full spectrum of world-class health services to women in every phase of life — from adolescence and the childbearing years to menopause and beyond – right in their community. Combining the medical leadership and clinical distinction of NewYork-Presbyterian & Weill Cornell Medicine and the services and resources of the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, our board-certified obstetrician-gynecologists (ob-gyns) collaborate with other women’s health specialists to design individualized care programs for women of all ages in a compassionate and culturally sensitive environment.
Our full range of services include routine check-ups, prenatal and maternity services; family planning; cancer screenings; treatment of gynecologic disorders such as abnormal uterine bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, urinary and fecal incontinence, and pelvic organ prolapse; and advanced minimally invasive surgery to treat the most complex gynecologic conditions. Our women’s health team is dedicated to providing holistic and integrated health care to all women in this diverse and unique community for longevity and quality of life.
Our Approach to Care
Individualized and Comprehensive Care Throughout the Life Span
Women have unique healthcare needs that require a comprehensive and personalized approach. At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, we provide exceptional health care that meets each woman’s individualized needs throughout their lifespan.
While we treat all of the various health conditions that may arise in women’s lives, we go well beyond that by offering programs to anticipate and prevent conditions particularly common in women. Through the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, we can connect you to the experts who can address your unique and changing health needs. We aim to partner with you in shared decision-making and empower you with knowledge, support, and the best approaches to protect and improve your health and well-being.
An Integrated Team of Women’s Health Specialists
At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, our women’s health team includes leading ob-gyns who collaborate with certified nurse-midwives and specialists in maternal-fetal medicine, urogynecology, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, gynecology oncology, and neonatology to provide personalized care that addresses your unique needs in every phase of life. Many of our physicians live and work right here in Brooklyn and understand the wide-ranging healthcare needs of this unique and diverse community.
A Holistic Approach to Health and Wellness
We believe health and wellness involve healing the whole person — body, mind, and spirit. To address the full spectrum of women’s needs, we offer an array of therapeutic options and support services, including specialized programs and education that inspire healthy ways of living and enrich quality of life.
Why Choose Us
Gynecologic Care for All Phases of a Woman’s Life
Our experienced gynecologists offer timely and accurate diagnosis and treatment for various gynecologic conditions that address women’s needs in every phase of life. Our comprehensive care includes:
- Annual checkups
- Family planning and preconception counseling
- Prenatal testing and care
- Diagnosis and treatment of gynecologic conditions
- Menopause care
- Mental health screenings
- Genetic testing and counseling referrals
Exceptional Maternal and Child Health Care
At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, expectant mothers can receive all the care they need before, during, and after childbirth. Our highly skilled ob-gyns, nurses and certified nurse-midwives offer care that is tailored to your unique health needs, personal philosophies, and preferences. They collaborate with maternal-fetal medicine specialists, neonatologists, and others to provide a healthy journey from prenatal care to childbirth, newborn care, and postpartum follow-up.
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been designated “Baby-Friendly” by Baby-Friendly USA — a joint initiative of the World Health Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund — for supporting mothers who choose to breastfeed their babies.
We offer:
- Prenatal care and classes
- MyPregnancy, a mobile clinical app that allows our ob-gyns to remotely keep watch on maternity patients.
- Maternal-fetal medicine consultations and monitoring for complex pregnancies
- Obstetric, anesthesiology, and neonatology services available onsite 24/7 to respond to emergencies or treat complications • Breastfeeding support by certified lactation consultants
- A Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for babies born at less than 32 weeks gestation as well as babies born with critical illness, at all gestational ages, staffed by specialized neonatal nurses and neonatologists
Advanced Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
At NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, we aim to offer the best treatment through the least invasive method. Our gynecologic surgeons have unmatched expertise in minimally invasive approaches, including hysteroscopy, laparoscopy, and robotic surgery, to treat the most complex and challenging gynecologic conditions, such as pelvic pain, uterine fibroids, endometriosis.
These approaches result in smaller incisions, less postoperative discomfort, and a quicker return to your normal activities, so you can return to doing what you enjoy sooner. Our urogynecologists perform surgery to repair pelvic floor problems, such as uterine prolapse and urinary and fecal incontinence. Most of these procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis so you can return to the comfort of your home the same day.
Breast Imaging Center of Excellence
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital has been designated a Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR), making it one of only two hospitals in Brooklyn to receive this prestigious honor. ACR Center of Excellence accreditation is considered the gold seal for imaging procedures and confirms that women receiving their mammograms and breast sonograms at the Hospital’s Department of Radiology are being treated with the highest level of care.
Seamless Access to World-Class Medical Experts
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine, an ivy league medical school that is among the nation’s best in patient care, medical education, and research. We offer many of the highly specialized services typically found in an academic medical center, but without the commute to Manhattan and in the comfortable setting of a local community hospital. You have access to the world-class resources available through our affiliations with the NewYork-Presbyterian healthcare network, ensuring that you receive the most advanced care close to home.
Convenient Locations
Through NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn, we offer women’s healthcare services at several convenient locations close to your workplace.