OpenHysterectomy near Hackensack, NJ

Biography: Dr. H. Beatrice Im is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist and a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She graduated from Columbia University with a B.A. in History and received her M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Weill Cornell Medical Center. After completing her residency, Dr. Im practiced and taught at Bugando Medical Center and the Weill-Bugando University College of Health Sciences in Mwanza, Tanzania. While there, she worked closely with local students and residents, focusing on improving emergency obstetrical care as well as working with local OB/GYN doctors to start programs in cervical cancer screening, emergency obstetric ultrasound, and laparoscopy. She returned to the United States with a deeper appreciation for female reproductive health care access. Since her return, Dr. Im has worked within the NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine systems in different capacities throughout the years. She now joins the company of her colleagues at the East 80th Street location as a generalist OB/GYN.Most of Dr. Im's time outside of work is occupied by running around after three little girls, a math teacher husband, and the Tanzanian village cat, Tom (her only boy). She also enjoys gardening and one day hopes to grow something edible.

Biography: Dr. Payero is an obstetrician and gynecologist, providing thoughtful care to patients every day. She believes that the only way to provide optimal care is to communicate with each patient and take on the role of an advocate for their needs. Dr. Payero graduated with a bachelor in Biology and Chemistry from SUNY New Paltz, then earned a Master in Public Health Policy and Management from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. Dr. Payero attended medical school at St. George's University and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Staten Island University Hospital. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time in the park and with her family.