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Biography: Dr. William Huang enjoys collaborating with patients and their obstetrician in the care of pregnant women. He specializes in pregnancies complicated by medical disorders such as hypertension, diabetes, thyroid, liver and kidney diseases, autoimmune diseases, and other medical diseases. He also specializes in prenatal diagnosis for women with high-risk pregnancies due to multiple gestations, advanced maternal age, fetal abnormalities, prior pregnancy complications, prior preterm births, recurrent miscarriages, or family history of birth defects or other abnormalities. He can provide preconception consults to discuss the risks of pregnancy and provide steps to minimize those risks in women anticipated to be high risk.Dr. Huang sees patients for consultation or for co-management with their obstetrician. He performs prenatal ultrasounds (sonograms) all trimesters, ultrasound for uterine anomalies, chorionic villus sampling (CVS), and amniocentesis.Dr. William Huang is board-certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. He graduated from Georgetown University, completed residency at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center where he also practiced general OB/GYN, and then completed fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at New York University. He has been practicing MFM at NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital since 2007 and joined the Weill Cornell Medical College faculty in 2012.

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Biography: Dr. Camille Walker, MD is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist who practices in Jersey City, NJ. She is 61 years old and has been practicing for 36 years. Dr. Camille Walker, MD is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.


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Biography: Tracy B Grossman MD MSc is a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist and Director of the Advanced Women's Imaging and Prenatal Testing Center at New York-Presbyterian- Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. She is also an assistant professor of clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medicine. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine. She is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, a member of the Society for Maternal-Fetal and the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.Along with a passion for ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis, Dr. Grossman is also very interested in neurologic disorders in pregnancy, such as seizure disorders, migraine, and multiple sclerosis. She has written a book chapter for a neurology textbook focusing on multiple sclerosis in pregnant women, has authored many papers about migraine in pregnancy, and is an active member of the American Headache Society's First Contact Headache in Primary Care committee. Her expertise includes obstetric ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis, including procedures such as amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling (CVS) as well as gynecologic ultrasounds and saline infusion sonography (SIS). Dr Grossman also performs termination of pregnancy procedures through the second trimester and is passionate about providing support for women considering termination, as well as education for medical trainees seeking to learn about termination of pregnancy. After graduating from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, Dr. Grossman completed a Master's Degree in Neuroscience at Columbia University in New York, New York and then completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Montefiore Medical Center, followed by a fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Weill Cornell Medical Center.

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Biography: Mary E. D'Alton, MD, is Chair of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the Willard C. Rappleye Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She also serves as Director of Services at the Sloane Hospital for Women at NewYork-Presbyterian. Specializing in maternal fetal medicine, the majority of Dr. D'Alton's practice focuses on patients with high-risk pregnancies due to complex maternal or fetal conditions. At NYP/Columbia, she has implemented a multidisciplinary, coordinated approach to manage the highest risk pregnancies at the Carmen and John Thain Center for Prenatal Pediatrics, which opened in 2010, and the Mothers Center, which opened in May 2018. Her work to advance education, research, clinical practice, and policy development in women's health has won national recognition. In 2013, Dr. D'Alton was elected as a member to the National Academy of Medicine (formerly the Institute of Medicine). As co-chair of ACOG District II's Safe Motherhood Initiative, Dr. D'Alton has played a pivotal role in the effort to reduce maternal mortality and morbidity in New York State and in the national conversation about how to improve maternal health. Honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006 by the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine, she has served as its president and has held key positions in several professional organizations, including the American Gynecological and Obstetrical Society (AGOS) and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). The author or contributor to over 200 publications, Dr. D'Alton is co-editor of Seminars in Perinatology and has served on the editorial board of ACOG's Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Biography: Maria Andrikopoulou MD, PhD is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She joined the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Columbia after completing her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Winthrop University Hospital, and fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Columbia University. Dr. Andrikopoulou specializes in the care of high-risk pregnancies, including women with medical complications and fetal anomalies. Her primary clinical and research interests include prenatal diagnosis, sonographic evaluation of fetal malformations and fetal echocardiogram. Dr. Andrikopoulou has presented at many national conferences and published several peer-reviewed research manuscripts and book chapters, focusing on clinical obstetrics, fetal ultrasound and perinatal epidemiology. She is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine and International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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Biography: Mirella Mourad, MD is the Co-Director of the Preterm Birth Prevention Center and a Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialist at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is particularly interested in the medical diseases that affect pregnancy, focusing on maternal cardiac conditions, autoimmune diseases, and surgical complications involving abnormal placentation. Dr. Mourad is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine.

Biography: Amanda Cassidy, DNP, APRN, WHNP-BC, CLC joined the team at Columbia University in the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in 2022. Amanda is a board-certified Women's Health Nurse Practitioner who is trained in providing holistic, client-centered care for women from puberty through the adult lifespan. Her clinical interests include high risk pregnancy, maternal medical conditions, prenatal education, family planning and contraception counseling, the postpartum period, and access to postpartum sterilization. A core tenet of Amanda's comprehensive care is empowering patients to be active and informed members of their own healthcare team via excellent patient education and shared decision making. She is also a Certified Lactation Counseling and helps host weekly postpartum drop-in support groups for the Department of Ob/Gyn. Amanda completed her Doctor of Nursing Practice at Duke University in 2023 and is dedicated to evidence-based practice, nursing leadership, and the translation of research to clinical practice to improve health outcomes and care accessibility. She graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Duke University in 2021, and with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University at Vermont in 2017. Prior to her work as a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner, she was a Registered Nurse on labor and delivery and high-risk obstetrics units at academic medical centers, as well as a Registered Nurse in the field of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. Amanda is a member of the National Association for Nurse Practitioners in Women's Health and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine.

Biography: Jodi Lerner, MD is a member of the Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her areas of clinical expertise include ultrasound-guided puncture procedures, sonographic evaluation of benign and malignant ovarian masses, early fetal evaluation, including identification of multiples, and of fetal and placental abnormalities, and obstetric amniocentesis. She has won a national recognition in gynecologic sonography and tristate recognition for obstetric sonography. In addition to board certification in obstetrics and gynecology, she has completed post-residency training in obstetrics and gynecologic ultrasound. As the previous director of the obstetrics and gynecology residency program at Columbia, she uses her teaching and management skills effectively in interactions with colleagues and patients. Dr. Lerner has authored many publications, book chapters, and scientific abstracts. She is frequently invited to speak at national and international scientific meetings. Comments on her warm bedside manner and her engaging personality appear regularly on UrbanBaby, a message board and web resource for new parents and parents-to-be.

Biography: Stephanie Purisch, MD is a maternal-fetal medicine specialist and assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She joined the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine at Columbia after completing residency in obstetrics and gynecology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship in maternal-fetal medicine at Columbia University. Dr. Purisch is the co-director of the Mothers Center Heart Program, which provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary clinical care to women with cardiovascular disease who are pregnant or contemplating pregnancy. Dr. Purisch's primary clinical and research interest is the care of women with medically complicated pregnancies. In addition to cardiac disease in pregnancy, she also has expertise caring for pregnant women with underlying maternal pulmonary, endocrine, rheumatologic, and hematologic diseases.

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Learn more about Fetal Medicine & Maternal Medicine Doctors and how to choose the right one for you
A maternal-fetal medicine doctor specializes in the health needs of women and their unborn babies who are at risk of complications during pregnancy. Maternal-fetal medicine doctors provide both medical and surgical care, as well as genetic screening and pre-pregnancy counseling. Maternal-fetal medicine doctors work closely with obstetrician-gynecologists and neonatologists to develop comprehensive care plans.
A maternal-fetal medicine doctor typically:
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Provides pre-pregnancy counseling including a medical history and genetic profile evaluation, as well as education about pregnancy wellness and ways to reduce risks and complications
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Treats and monitors chronic diseases and conditions that affect the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies including diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, and heart disease
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Orders and interprets laboratory and imaging tests and prescribes medications
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Diagnoses and treats acute pregnancy complications, such as preterm labor, preeclampsia, and eclampsia
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Performs fetal diagnostic and screening tests, such as ultrasound, amniocentesis, chorionic villus sampling, and percutaneous umbilical cord blood sampling to detect birth defects and fetal conditions
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Performs surgical procedures on pregnant mothers and their unborn babies, such as open fetal surgery and fetoscopy to treat birth defects and prevent complications
- Collaborates with other healthcare providers including obstetrician-gynecologists, neonatologists, genetic counselors, and nutritionists to help women and their families manage their pregnancy care
Maternal-fetal medicine doctors may also be known by the following names: perinatologist, maternal-fetal medicine subspecialist, MFM, maternal-fetal physician, high-risk pregnancy obstetrician, high-risk pregnancy specialist, high-risk pregnancy doctor, and high-risk pregnancy physician.
There are 3720 specialists practicing Maternal-Fetal Medicine in New York, NY with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 1761 hospitals near New York, NY with affiliated Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists, including NYU Langone Hospitals, Texas Children's Hospital and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find a top-rated Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY?
How can I find a top-rated Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY?
Healthgrades gives you the tools and information you need to find high-quality care, including top-rated Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY. You can filter your search results to a specific Rating threshold, or go to “Top Rated” to quickly view Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists with our highest patient ratings.
Every Healthgrades profile includes information about the factors that matter most when choosing care, including a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist's education, board certification, and experience. You can even see which specific conditions a doctor treats most often.
Healthgrades also spotlights high-quality healthcare professionals by identifying them as “Healthgrades Choice.” This badge indicates that a physician has above average experience, good patient ratings, no healthcare sanctions, and affiliations with quality hospitals.
Finally, you can read reviews and ratings from verified patients about their experiences with a doctor.
Together, all of these factors provide a comprehensive picture of Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY so you can make an informed, confident decision about the care you receive.
How can I share my experience after visiting a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist through Healthgrades?
How can I share my experience after visiting a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist through Healthgrades?
Patient ratings and reviews are an important tool in helping other people like yourself make informed healthcare choices. If you read patient reviews as part of your decision-making process, you can pay it forward by sharing your own experience with a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist.
After your visit, you can visit your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist's profile and go to “Leave a Review.” From here you will be required to provide a star rating from 1 to 5 to reflect how likely you are to recommend that doctor. You can also leave an optional text review about your experience.
You will be required to submit your email address so Healthgrades can confirm your review, and you must verify that you received treatment from the physician and agree to Healthgrades terms and conditions.
How can I find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY who speaks a specific language other than English?
How can I find a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY who speaks a specific language other than English?
Finding a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY with whom you can communicate effectively is an essential part of finding quality care. You can go to “All Filters” on your Healthgrades search results and scroll to “Language.” From there, you narrow your search to physicians who speak your selected language(s).
Healthgrades lets you filter by more than 100 languages, including Spanish, Chinese, Arabic, Hindu, Urdu, Tagalog, and American Sign Language.
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists within a specific distance from my location?
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists within a specific distance from my location?
Go to “Distance” on your Healthgrades search results page and select the distance range you would be willing to travel for your visit, such as 1 mile, 5 miles, 10 miles, 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, or nationwide.
You can also go to “Top Rated” to quickly view a list of 4-star and above-rated Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists within 10 miles of your selected location.
Keep in mind: The right specialist for you may not be among the ones closest to you, and it may be worth expanding your search to find the highest-quality care.
How can I search for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY specializing in a specific sub-specialty or niche area?
How can I search for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY specializing in a specific sub-specialty or niche area?
After your initial specialty search, Healthgrades allows you to narrow your search to specific conditions or practicing areas within that specialty.
On your Healthgrades search results page, go to “Practice Area.” From here you can select specific conditions or subspecialties that more directly reflect the type of care you need.
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY with availability that aligns with my schedule?
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY with availability that aligns with my schedule?
You can filter your Healthgrades search results based on appointment availability, including options such as same-day, tomorrow, or within 2 weeks. Under “All Filters,” scroll to “Availability” and select the appointment timeframe you need.
You can also contact a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist's office directly to ask about appointment availability, including same-day availability or unexpected cancellations that may have opened up new appointments in your desired timeframe.
How can I locate Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY affiliated with a specific facility or hospital?
How can I locate Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY affiliated with a specific facility or hospital?
Finding a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY with affiliations at high-quality hospitals is a key factor in a successful treatment outcome. Healthgrades lets you filter your search to doctors who have admitting privileges at the hospital(s) you prefer.
Go to “All Filters” on your Healthgrades search results, then scroll to “Affiliated Facility.” From here you can select one or more preferred hospitals to narrow your search to specialists with affiliations at those facilities.
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY who offer LGBTQ+ affirming care on Healthgrades?
How can I find Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY who offer LGBTQ+ affirming care on Healthgrades?
Finding a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY who affirms your identity is an essential part of a successful healthcare partnership. For people who identify as LGBTQ+, you can filter your Healthgrades search results to physicians who designate themselves as LGBTQ+ affirming.
Go to “All Filters” in your search results, then scroll down and select “LGBTQ+ affirming.”
Is it possible to filter Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY based on their age on Healthgrades?
Is it possible to filter Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY based on their age on Healthgrades?
Some people feel more comfortable seeing a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in a specific age range. You can filter your Healthgrades search results by going to “All Filters,” and then scrolling down to “Healthcare Professional’s Age.” From here, you can select age ranges from under 40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, or over 70 years old.
How can I use the 'Background Check' feature to verify if a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist has any malpractice claims in NY?
How can I use the 'Background Check' feature to verify if a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist has any malpractice claims in NY?
All Healthgrades profiles include a medical license public record check, which tells you about any previous malpractice claims a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist has on record in NY.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY stay updated on the latest advancements and treatments in cardiovascular medicine?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY stay updated on the latest advancements and treatments in cardiovascular medicine?
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists have a variety of ways they stay current on the latest treatments and research within their specialty. These include subscribing to medical journals that publish peer-reviewed studies, attending in-person seminars or online webinars, or earning Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits to maintain their medical license.
During your appointment, ask your doctor or other healthcare professional about the ways they stay up-to-date about new treatments and how their learnings may affect your treatment options.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care?
Depending on your diagnosis and treatment plan, you may have a team of healthcare professionals working together to provide quality care.
In addition to your primary care physician and Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist, you may consult with other specialists, physical therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, psychologists, physician's assistants, and nurses, among many others. Together, your care team can address all facets of your care and collaborate on the most effective treatment plan for you.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY personalize treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY personalize treatment plans to meet the unique needs of each patient?
Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist in NY will determine your individual treatment plan based on factors including your medical history, family history, lifestyle, cultural considerations, and personal preferences. Through honest communication, you and your doctor can work together to build a treatment plan that is tailored to you.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY approach holistic care, considering factors beyond just medical treatment?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY approach holistic care, considering factors beyond just medical treatment?
In additional to your medical care, you may wish for your treatment plan to include complementary therapies that serve your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. These may include wellness practices such as acupuncture, massage, or yoga. You may seek mental health support through counselors, psychologists, and support groups. You might also find comfort in spiritual support from faith leaders and communities. Talk with your specialist about the types of therapies that will provide holistic benefits, and ask about any precautions to take to avoid potential interactions with your medical treatment.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY prioritize patient safety and infection control measures in their practice?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY prioritize patient safety and infection control measures in their practice?
Patient safety, including prevention of healthcare-associated infections, is a priority of all healthcare professionals. Both within physician practices and in hospital settings, team members take precautions to protect patients' health and safety during their care. This includes thorough handwashing, sterilization of equipment, and routine cleaning of rooms and facilities.
The quality ratings of a physician's associated hospitals can also indicate a hospital's record for patient safety. A hospital with fewer healthcare-associated infections is likely to have better procedure outcomes, which will be reflected in higher quality ratings.
What resources are available to support patients in navigating insurance coverage and financial assistance with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY?
What resources are available to support patients in navigating insurance coverage and financial assistance with Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY?
Your Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist's office can provide information about financial assistance, which may be referred to as charity care. Some doctor's offices also offer payment plans that allow you to pay your bill over a certain period of time.
If you need to receive care at a hospital, you may qualify for financial assistance through that hospital. If you receive care at a nonprofilt hospital, you must be offered financial assistance if you cannot afford to pay. If you participate in a government program, such as Medicaid or Medicare, those programs' websites can offer guidance about coverage for the care you need.
Your hospital may also have a patient advocate on staff who can help guide you through your coverage or your financial assistance options. You can also find a your own guide through the Patient Advocate Foundation.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY contribute to ongoing medical research and advancements in their field?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY contribute to ongoing medical research and advancements in their field?
In addition to offering clincal care, many Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists work outside of their practice in a variety of areas, including research, clinical trials, academic collaborations, or professional organizations. Through this work, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists can share their own research, learn about treatment advances, and bring innovative new therapies to their practices.
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY accommodate patients with disabilities or special needs in their practice?
How do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY accommodate patients with disabilities or special needs in their practice?
All patients have a right to accessible and equitable care, including those with disabilities or special needs. Healthcare facilities must adhere to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and offer a range of accommodations to ensure accessibility. These may include structural features, such as ramps or wide entrances; language services, such as translators or sign language interpreters; accessible signage for people with impaired vision; or exam rooms and medical equipment that can be used by people with mobility aids.
What measures do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY take to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in their practice?
What measures do Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists in NY take to ensure patient privacy and confidentiality in their practice?
Patient data protection and privacy rights are a top priority for all healthcare practices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires healthcare professionals to follow established safeguards to protect private health information and imposes penalties for those who violate privacy rights. HIPAA also allows patients to understand exactly how their health information is used and decide with whom it may be shared.
Healthcare systems also have rigorous digital security protocols to protect electronic health records, and any staff members with access to health information receive training on privacy practices to maintain patient trust and confidentiality.