Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD - Endometriosis Specialist in NYC

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is one of America’s top Gynecologists and has been in private practice for over 25 years. He 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.

As an Endometriosis Specialist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein diagnoses and treats this condition. Endometriosis is a very unusual gynecologic disease, whereby the glands that normally lie inside the uterine cavity and are the ones that are shed with a normal period, somehow come to lie outside the uterine cavity almost always in other places in the pelvis. Thus, when bleeding from a period occurs, these glands will have a tiny amount of bleeding internally. This can cause some scarring (adhesions) as well as inflammatory changes that are a well-known source of pelvic pain and sometimes infertility. Usually the pain is worse with the menses, although it can often occur between periods as well.

Originally, laparoscopy (a surgical procedure to look inside the abdomen) was the gold standard for making a differentiation for pain that might be from endometriosis versus normal severe painful periods. As an Endometriosis Specialist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein does not recommend laparoscopies, but uses painless, non-invasive Transvaginal Ultrasounds to diagnose your condition.

Women experiencing painful periods or heavy bleeding during periods may schedule a consultation with Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD, a top ranked Endometriosis Specialist in NYC.

At Dr. Goldstein’s office, patient care is catered to the patient and Dr. Goldstein is the only medical personnel you will see on your visit as he attends to you from beginning to end, personally performing all examinations and procedures.

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.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD: Gynecologist in NYC - Prevent Cervical Cancer with Pap Smear Exams

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD is a top Gynecologist in NYC providing individualized care to patients. At his practice, Dr Goldstein is the only medical personnel you will see from beginning to end of your visit. He personally performs all examinations and conducts all procedures himself.

Current guidelines state that women should have their first pap test at age 21 and have one every two years. However, Dr. Goldstein strongly recommends women have a Pap Smear exam done annually to help detect the presence of any cervical cancer cells. Cervical cancer has been on the decline over the last decade thanks to pap smears, however in 2016 13,000 women were diagnosed with invasive cervical cancer.

Dr. Goldstein performs pap smear exams in his office and evaluates patients with abnormal pap smear results. All abnormal pap smears indicate is that there has been a change in the cervical cells. This doesn’t necessarily mean there is cancer present. Changes in the cervical cells can be due to infection, inflammation, changes in the menstrual cycle, or in some cases pre-cancerous or cancerous cells.

In these cases Dr. Goldstein will carefully review your case and determine if further tests are needed or if necessary advise of the best available non-invasive treatment options available to you.

If you are in need of a pap smear or have had a pap smear with abnormal results, then contact Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD. In addition to being a top Gynecologist in NYC, Dr. Goldstein is also a Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University School of Medicine, Director of Gynecologic Ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center and the author of over seven books on Gynecology. He is regarded as one of the best Gynecologists in the US.

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein MD - Gynecologist in New York for Menopause and Menopause Bleeding

Dr. Steven R. Goldstein is the Best Menopause Gynecologist in New York and a specialist in treating menopause bleeding. It is not uncommon for women to come to Dr Goldstein’s practice with medical complaints of bleeding. Some of these women are menopausal. This means they should not be experiencing any bleeding since their ovaries are no longer functioning and therefore not making any estrogen or progesterone. 

Any post menopause bleeding must be evaluated at once, and be considered “uterine cancer until proven otherwise”, however not every case of post menopause bleeding  is because of cancer. One of the causes can be Endometrial atrophy, where the endometrial lining is very thin in a post menopause woman. In the absence of estrogen, the functional layer atrophies (wastes away or degenerates). In patients with postmenopausal bleeding, a workup is necessary to rule out uterine cancer, hyperplasia and polyps first because Endometrial cancer can coexist with atrophic endometrium.

As a Menopause Bleeding Treatment in New York Gynecologist, Dr Steven R. Goldstein MD uses non-invasive Transvaginal Ultrasounds to diagnose the cause of postmenopausal bleeding. These are simple, inexpensive, well tolerated office procedures to examine and generate clear, high resolution images of the uterus and endometrium in order to make an accurate diagnosis.

Transvaginal ultrasounds are state of the art procedures which are non-invasive, meaning no painful surgeries are required. They are quick, painless procedures performed in the comfort of Dr Goldstein’s office. Dr Goldstein personally performs all transvaginal ultrasounds and Sonohysterograms, examinations and discusses results and diagnoses with patients.

Dr Goldstein is a Certified Menopause Practitioner, a past President of the North American Menopause Society (NAMS), and President elect International Menopause Society and has helped thousands of women cope with the symptoms of menopause in his over 25 years of practice. He is also the Director of Gynecologic ultrasound at NYU Langone Medical Center, and a past President of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine.

This combination of a top gynecologist and one of the most highly regarded individuals in the field of gynecologic ultrasound make Dr Steven R Goldstein the

Best Menopause Gynecologist in New York who can evaluate female patients who are either in menopause  or are post-menopausal and are experiencing unscheduled bleeding. You can schedule an appointment with Dr Goldstein by visiting his website at www.goldsteinmd.com.

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.