Head, General Gynecology; Director, Barbara White Fishman Women's Health Center
My clinical practice is multifaceted. I provide general gynecologic care to cancer patients at MSKCC, whether they are in the midst of therapy or have already completed their treatment. I also provide care to women who are at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer, based on a personal or family medical history.
My expertise also involves management of the symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats, and the increased risk of osteoporosis that can occur after menopause or that is due to cancer treatment. I care for both young women who are experiencing early-onset menopause related to cancer therapy and older women who have reached the menopause naturally, but whose choices for managing menopausal symptoms are limited because of their cancer histories.
For example, hormone replacement therapy that involves taking estrogen may not be the best option for some women who have been treated for breast cancer. Also, many women have concerns and questions about the various treatments for managing menopausal symptoms. I discuss all treatment options with my patients, including the pros and cons of each, before establishing an individualized treatment plan. With so many advances and treatment options available today, menopausal symptoms can usually be managed very effectively.
For women at high risk for breast or ovarian cancer who have opted for preventive surgery to remove their ovaries, discussing the various options for managing menopausal symptoms enables a treatment plan to be developed before surgery.
My research interests include investigating ways to maximize the quality of life of menopausal patients who have been treated for breast cancer.
I am the Director of the Barbara White Fishman Women's Health Center at MSKCC, which provides treatment for the symptoms of menopause, sexual health evaluations, follow-up care for women with abnormal PAP smears, and ovarian cancer screening.
Appointments for New Patients
646-497-9055
Phone
212-639-5060
Education
MD, University of Toronto
Residencies
Wellesley Hospital (Toronto); Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto); University of Toronto Teaching Hospitals
Board Certifications
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Clinical Expertise
Gynecologic Care of the Cancer Patient; Management of Menopause in the Cancer Patient; Assessing Risk of Additional Cancers
