Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD - Gynecologist in NYC for Ovarian Cysts

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a Gynecologist in NYC and is also one of the most highly recognized and regarded individuals in the field of vaginal probe ultrasounds.

As a Gynecologist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein sees patients who have been told they have ovarian cysts, which is a very non-specific term. Such references usually refer to a fluid filled structure within the ovary of the patient.

Each month a healthy premenopausal patient forms a 2 ½ centimeter “cyst”, which is the dominant follicle prior to ovulation. If ovulation does not take place and this follicle enlarges, it becomes known as a “follicular cyst.” This is not a tumor (benign or malignant) and does not require any intervention. In addition, benign ovarian structures do not become malignant. This is not the same as in the cervix, breast, or uterine lining where there are well-defined pre-cancer changes that will ultimately “cross the line.” Thus, many women who are told they have an ovarian cyst want it out “before it becomes cancer.” Such benign growths do not become cancer.

If you have been told that you have an ovarian cyst, Dr Goldstein an evaluate you with a transvaginal ultrasound and color Doppler ultrasound to determine whether the cyst is suspicious, needs surgical removal or should be left alone. The ultrasounds are non-invasive, painless and done right in the office in a few minutes.

Throughout his career Dr Goldstein has advocated for non-invasive procedures like transvaginal ultrasounds and Sonohysterography for diagnosis of a condition instead of painful procedures like Dilation and Curettage (D&C) and blind endometrial biopsies.

For example in 1989, Dr Goldstein was the first to suggest that simple cysts of postmenopausal ovaries were benign and did not require surgical intervention. In 2009 that became the standard of care.

Dr Goldstein is not just a Gynecologist in NYC, he is highly regarded in the field of diagnostic ultrasound, having authored several textbooks on the topic. He is currently the Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center and a past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

Dr Goldstein has been in practice for over 25 years. His practice offers personalized medical care to each patient. If you have been told you have Ovarian Cysts, contact Dr Goldstein’s office for a consultation.