See Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, for a Second Opinion before Gynecologic Surgery in New York

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is an expert gynecologist in New York and can provide a Second Opinion before Gynecologic Surgery in New York. He is internationally known for his work in gynecological ultrasound and imaging and currently serves as the current Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at New York University Medical Center and President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He is a strong proponent of non-invasive methods like Sonohysterography and Transvaginal Ultrasounds.

Dr Goldstein uses non-invasive methods to examine the uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes. These non-invasive transvaginal ultrasounds, personally performed by Dr Goldstein, are not only useful to assess if there are tumors, fibroids, ovarian cysts and so on, but can also tell whether a woman’s hormonal function is normal based on the images of the uterine lining. Clear, high resolution images from a transvaginal ultrasound or sonohysterogram help Dr. Goldstein properly diagnose the patient and allow Doctor Goldstein to provide a Second Opinion before Gynecologic Surgery in New York.

Women with abnormal uterine bleeding, heavy bleeding (menorrhagia) and other conditions are usually subject to painful endometrial biopsies or exploratory surgeries. However, with transvaginal ultrasounds or Sonohysterography Dr Goldstein can see clear images of the uterus, ovaries and fallopian tubes and in many cases negate the need for painful biopsies or surgeries.

Women with any abnormal uterine bleeding, menorrhagia or other conditions who have been recommended for gynecologic surgery can consult Dr Goldstein at his New York City office for a second opinion before having gynecologic surgery.

Second Opinion before Gynecologic Surgery in New York - Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD

Doctor Steven R. Goldstein is a top gynecologist in New York in practice for over 25 years, and is available for a second opinion before gynecologic surgery in New York. 

Many women have been told they need a uterine or endometrial biopsy for diagnosis purposes. Do not do so. Blind endometrial biopsies became very popular in the early 1990’s and became the standard of care after a report said they were 97.5% accurate. Before that women had Dilation and Curettage (D&C) or a scraping that was done under anaesthesia. Both of these are painful, invasive, procedures that cause women a lot of discomfort and needless pain.

In 1995 a well-known study showed that for women with cancer who had a biopsy in the operating room, the biopsy missed 11 out of 65 of those cancers, (16.9%). However when they cut open those uteri they found that the cancer occupied less than half of the surface area of those uteri.

Dr Goldstein lectured on this since 1995, but in 2012 the ACOG finally put in their practice bulletins that when these biopsies are negative, it is not a stopping point. Unfortunately the majority of practicing gynecologists do not know this and continue to do a biopsy as their first choice. Studies have shown these gynecologists are very likely to miss the abnormality with a blind biopsy.

Instead a saline infusion sonogram, where some fluid is put into the uterus allows the operator to see better and produce clear, high resolution images of the entire uterus. If you’ve been told that you need a uterine biopsy for diagnosis, ask first for a saline infusion sonogram, a painless, non-invasive procedure which is performed right in the office in a few minutes.

Dr Steven R. Goldstein is one of the nation’s top Obstetricians and Gynecologists and is well known internationally for ground breaking work in gynaecological ultrasound and imaging. He is a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York School of Medicine, serves as Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at New York University Medical Center and is President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine. He is available for consultation for a second opinion before gynecologic surgery in New York.

You may contact Dr Goldstein at his New York office to schedule a consultation by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com