Gynecology

Consistent gynecological care is important to maintaining your health, achieving a high quality of life and detecting a wide range of disorders as early as possible. The American Academy of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that you schedule a well visit once per year or more frequently, depending on your health.

Your well visit is an excellent opportunity to better understand your health, manage your care and improve your overall quality of life.

It is important to seek care from a doctor who is highly trained in gynecology and knowledgeable of the most advanced research and standards. The gynecologists at Weill Cornell Medicine are not only clinical experts in the many changing medical needs of our patients, but also known for their warm, supportive and comforting approach to care.

We are passionate about caring for you. Our patients appreciate our focus on building long-term relationships and empowering them to actively participate in their care.

Why Choose Weill Cornell Medicine?

Convenient, individualized care: You can schedule your routine well visit at several locations throughout the New York City area. Our team organizes and manages your long-term care, informing you when you should receive specific screenings (such as a pap smear or mammogram) and, if necessary, coordinating your care with other specialties.

We help our patients achieve optimum, long-term health by deeply understanding your concerns and lifestyle goals. All care is centered around helping you achieve and maintain the best possible well-being.

Caring for You

Your gynecologist will help you achieve the best possible health. Together, you will discuss ways to improve your physical, emotional and sexual health. You may discuss your lifestyle, birth control or contraception options and your reproductive health. 

During your appointment, your gynecologist will also create a long-term plan to evaluate your health. Depending on your age, overall health and other risk factors, your gynecologist will schedule:

• Routine vaccinations
• Pap tests (sometimes called “pap smears”)
• Mammograms
• Sexually transmitted infection tests
• Colon cancer screening (colonoscopy)
• Bone mineral density tests
• Evaluation for cancers of the vulva, vagina, cervix, fallopian tubes and uterus

You will also have the opportunity to discuss any other concerns about your health and well-being, including:

• Mental and behavioral health concerns (including anxiety, depression, postpartum anxiety and depression, panic attacks and other mental health challenges)
• Sexual health concerns (for example, pain during sex or low sex drive)
• Menstrual irregularities
• Menopausal symptoms
• Pelvic pain due to endometriosis, fibroids or adenomyosis
• Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) symptoms
• Pelvic floor disorders (urinary or fecal incontinence)
• Hormonal imbalances