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Dr. Meera Garcia Leads Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley

Dr. Meera S. Garcia

Dr. Meera S. Garcia

Meera S. Garcia, MD, an experienced clinician, teacher, and mentor, has been named Regional Director of Women’s Health Services and Division Chief of General Obstetrics and Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley. Dr. Garcia, Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is also affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. She practices general obstetrics and gynecology with clinical interests in pelvic floor disorders, minimally invasive surgery, and chronic recurrent vaginitis. She has particular expertise in procedures to treat pelvic floor disorders, including Botox infiltration and nerve blocks, and in vaginal, complex open, hysteroscopic, and laparoscopic surgeries. Dr. Garcia also cares for high risk obstetric patients.

Dr. Garcia earned her medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine. She then completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Emory University. During her time at Emory, Dr. Garcia won several awards for teaching and research.

Dr. Garcia joins NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley from Northside Hospital in Atlanta, where she served as Chairman of Gynecology and on the Obstetrics and Gynecology Executive Board.

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