Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD - Gynecologist in Manhattan, Views on Vitamin D

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is an expert Gynecologist in Manhattan, New York in practice for over 25 years. Each patient receives individualized care and Dr. Goldstein is the only medical personnel you will see from the beginning to the end of your visit. Dr. Goldstein personally performs all examinations and transvaginal ultrasounds and Sonohysterography. Dr. Goldstein wrote the following regarding Vitamin D.

There is a difference between vitamin D deficiency (based on USRDA) that causes rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults and vitamin D insufficiency. A study showed 48% of women on medication for osteoporosis/osteopenia had insufficient vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is essential for normal absorption of calcium and adequate calcium is essential for bone health.

The main source of vitamin D is sunlight but diminished outdoor activity and the use of sunscreen has reduced that source. Dietary sources are very limited (milk, fortified cereal).

Blood measurement of vitamin D is expensive and not all that accurate. Thus I have been recommending patients supplement with 800 IU vitamin D per day. The 400 IU capsules are tiny, cheap and unlike calcium have no gastrointestinal side effects. If you take a multivitamin check the label as well as any calcium supplements - not all have Vitamin D and if they do the amounts are variable. Get some vitamin D supplements for yourselves and while you’re at it, give some to your daughters as well.

Dr. Goldstein is the recipient of many prestigious awards including the Joseph H. Holmes Clinical Pioneer Award bestowed upon him in 2019. He is considered one of the nation’s top doctors in gynecology. He has published seven books on women’s health topics, including menopause, perimenopause, early pregnancy monitoring, abnormal uterine bleeding and gynecologic ultrasounds. He has also contributed numerous chapters and papers to the medical field. Dr. Goldstein is a sought-after lecturer, traveling the U.S. and the world to speak about issues related to obstetrics and gynecology.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a top Gynecologist in Manhattan. He has been in private practice for over 25 years and is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of medicine, Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center and a Past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. This Gynecologist in Manhattan is also the Co-Directory of Bone Densitometry and Body Composition, NYU Langone Medical Center.

He also holds many other positions and certifications, too numerous to list. Visit his website at www.goldsteinmd.com for more information.