THE FOUNDING OF MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE ASSOCIATES, Andrei Rebarber, MD (Video)
Dr. Rebarber is one of the four founders of Maternal Fetal Medicine Associates. He explains that they felt they could build a better medical practice that provided the best patient-focused care with world-class physicians, all using the highest level of technological equipment in a caring, supportive environment. The motivation for this was that “while working
WHAT IS A MATERNAL FETAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST?, Andrei Rebarer, MD (Video)
A maternal fetal medicine specialist is a physician that has gone through an obstetrics and gynecology residency program for four years and then an additional three years of subspecialty training. This training focuses on the management of maternal medical complications during pregnancy, as well as the ability to identify fetal issues that may occur that
First Time Dad? Here’s How to Prepare
Whether planned or not, becoming a soon-to-be dad can bring about a lot of different emotions. What’s sure is that having a child will change your life in a lot of different ways, so it’s important to prepare yourself in the right ways so you can take care of your family and help make it
PUBERTY IN GIRLS: WHAT TO EXPECT, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Puberty is a difficult time for a lot of reasons, but it’s also an important time for the body. Puberty is when some significant changes begin to happen, so it can often be helpful to know what to expect for your pre-teen. Here’s what to know about puberty, its timeline, and how it affects the
WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT PCOS, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, or PCOS, is an incorrectly named and poorly misunderstood disorder that affects about 10 million women world-wide. Although not much is known about it and its causes, it’s important to know about it and what to expect if your gynecologist suspects you’re living with it. Although it can primarily affect your quality
FINDING OUT THE SIZE OF A BABY THROUGH ULTRASOUND, Ana Monteagudo, MD (Video)
The size or the estimated weight of the baby can be monitored to ensure that the baby is growing at the right pace. If the baby isn’t growing as fast as usual, it is called intrauterine growth restriction, and may put them at an increased risk of complications. By following your pregnancy more closely, we
WHAT IS MEANS TO BE A GENERAL PRACTITIONER, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Although it’s common for women to see a gynecologist for their women’s health concerns or Well-Woman’s screenings, gynecologists are more commonly becoming a source of general care for their patients. Called a general practitioner, this can mean that your gynecologist can provide some care beyond the typical women’s care. Here’s what to know about general
TAKING THE RIGHT STEPS TO PREVENT SKIN CANCER, Michael Silverstein, MD (Digital)
Although skin cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer, it’s easily preventable with the right steps. At its core, daylight consist of two forms of ultraviolet light (UV), UVA and UVB. UVA rays are the least harmful, and are present more abundantly in sunlight than ‘B’; it is constantly present, no matter
MEET THE TEAM: DR. MONTEAGUDO, Ana Monteagudo, MD (Video)
Dr. Ana Monteagudo has been working at Carnegie Imaging since 2015. Prior to joining Carnegie Imaging, she spent 18 years at the New York University School of Medicine. She grew up in the New York area, went to medical school in the Bronx at Albert Einstein, and did her my in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the
DIFFERENT TYPE OF ULTRASOUNDS AT CARNEGIE IMAGING, Ana Monteagudo, MD (Video)
At Carnegie Imaging, there are several kinds of ultrasounds that we perform during pregnancy. Some of these include: Nuchal Translucency (or NT) The nuchal translucency is performed between 11 and 13 weeks. Typically, for this exam, we would recommend you come in with a full bladder. A full bladder is necessary because it allows the