Gynecologist in Montclair, New Jersey
At Mountainside Medical Center, we are proud to be a recognized leader in women’s healthcare. We provide a variety of services for women of all ages, including gynecologic care, osteoporosis treatment, menopause care, and breast health services. Our OB/GYN physicians, midwives, and certified nurses provide maternity care for patients planning their families, plus preventative services like nutritional and exercise guidance. Using the most effective and advanced diagnostic and treatment equipment, our team is dedicated to providing a complete continuum of women’s health services that you and the women in your family can depend on.
Women’s Wellness Visits
Accredited women’s care
Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) provide care for pregnant women and offer general women’s health care, which includes care of reproductive organs, breasts, and sexual function. Gynecologists also provide management of hormonal disorders, treatments for infections, and surgical care to treat pelvic organs, urinary tract problems, and gynecologic cancer.
Our obstetrics and gynecology team is comprised of distinguished physicians who are board-certified in diverse specialties, along with specially trained nurses, many of whom hold certifications in women’s health disciplines. We also have a team of midwives who see patients in our offices and also deliver babies in our hospitals. Our OB/GYNs provide expert care in the following areas:
- Adnexal tumor care
- Adolescent gynecology
- Breast health services, including breast exams
- Care for ovarian cysts
- Contraceptive counseling (birth control)
- Gynecologic oncology
- Gynecologic surgery
- HPV screenings
- Incompetent cervix treatment
- Infertility
- Labor and delivery services
- Mammography
- Maternal fetal medicine
- Menopause management
- Menstruation treatment, including care for abnormal cycles
- Midwifery care
- Osteoporosis
- Pap smears & pelvic examinations
- PCOS treatment
- Pelvic prolapse care
- Prenatal care
- Sexual health consultations
- STD testing
- Treatment of abnormal bleeding & infection
- Urogynecology
- Uterine fibroid treatment
- Urinary tract infection (UTI) treatment
- Well woman exams
- Yeast infection treatment
Our commitment to women’s health has earned us many credentials that speak to our rigorous adherence to best medical practices and standards. Our recognitions include accreditations from the American College of Radiology and the Federal Drug Administration’s (FDA) Mammography Quality Standards Act for our exceptional mammography services. We have also earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons for our cancer care program.
Gynecological Oncology
Every year, 100,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with gynecologic cancer, and nearly a third of those women die from the disease. Early detection is key to fighting and surviving cancer. At Mountainside Medical Center, we provide oncological care for the following types of cancer found in women:
- Cervical cancer — Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are one of the leading causes of cervical cancer. Regular Pap smears and HPV testing can detect and identify abnormal cells in the cervix that could become cancerous. With routine screenings, your doctor can treat your cervix before cancer ever develops. HPV vaccinations can decrease your risk of precancer and cancer of the cervix. Symptoms of cervical cancer include abnormal vaginal bleeding (including bleeding after sex), bleeding after douching, unusual vaginal discharge, pain during sex, pain the pelvic, and having periods lasting longer or heavier than usual.
- Endometrial/uterine cancer — Uterine cancer is the most common type of gynecological cancer in the United States. It is often diagnosed in post-menopausal women. Risk factors for uterine cancer are related to age, obesity, estrogen hormone replacement pills, and having a family history of ovarian, uterine, or colon cancer. If discovered early, a hysterectomy can cure this type of cancer.
- Ovarian cancer — According to the American Cancer Society, ovarian cancer accounts for about 3% of all cancers in women, though it causes many more deaths than any other gynecological cancer. Survival rates are high when the disease is diagnosed early, but only 20% of ovarian cancers are found in the early stages. This is because there is no screening for ovarian cancer, and the symptoms are nonspecific (abdominal bloating, pain or pressure) and often ignored or attributed to other health issues.
- Vaginal and vulvar cancer — These cancers are rare in comparison to other gynecological cancers. Risk factors include having a history of HPV, cervical cancer, or pre-cancer.
If you are diagnosed with cancer, our doctors offer minimally invasive (robotic) surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy treatments. In addition to providing advanced treatments, we address the other needs of our patients and their families that may arise during cancer care, including psychosocial support, nutritional guidance, and palliative care.
Common conditions and their symptoms
In the United States, cervical cancer is a significant health concern, with approximately 130,000 women diagnosed annually and 4,000 deaths resulting from the disease each year, according to the CDC. Regular Pap smears play a crucial role in early detection, with guidelines recommending screenings every three years for women aged 21 to 29. For women aged 30 to 65, there are multiple options: a combination of a Pap smear and HPV test every five years, a Pap smear every three years, or an HPV test every five years. After the age of 65, Pap smears are generally no longer necessary in most cases.
Beyond cervical cancer, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are another common health issue affecting nearly 50% of women at some point in their lives. In the U.S., UTIs contribute to 8 to 10 million office visits, 1 to 3 million emergency room visits, and 100,000 hospitalizations annually, as reported by the National Women’s Health Network (NWHN).
Additionally, endometriosis impacts 11% of American women aged 15 to 44, causing significant discomfort and potential complications. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is another prevalent condition, affecting as many as 5 million women in the U.S. Women with PCOS are at an increased risk for several serious health issues, including type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, sleep apnea, stroke, depression, and anxiety, according to the CDC. These statistics highlight the importance of regular gynecological care and monitoring to manage and address these widespread health concerns effectively.
Please take note of the following conditions and their common symptoms, and let your physician know if you are experiencing any.
- Breast Cancer: Symptoms include breast swelling, skin dimpling, a hard lump in the breast, breast or nipple pain, nipple retraction, discharge from the nipples other than breast milk, swollen lymph nodes under the arms or near the collarbone, and nipple or breast skin issues such as redness, flaking, or dryness.
- Cyst: Cysts are fluid-filled, round or oval sacs that often feel like a movable lump. They may be tender to the touch.
- Endometriosis: This condition can cause painful periods, pain during sex, pain during bowel movements or urination, excessive bleeding, infertility, spotting or bleeding between periods, and fatigue.
- Fat Necrosis: Fat necrosis presents as painless, round, firm lumps in the breast tissue.
- Fibroadenomas: These are painless, rubbery-feeling lumps that move freely within the breast tissue.
- Mastitis: Most often found in women who are breastfeeding, symptoms of mastitis include breast pain, a hard lump in the breast, red marks on the breast, and flu-like symptoms.
- Menopause: Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, irregular periods, problems with sleep, urination, and memory, mood changes, depression or anxiety, and changes in sexual drive.
- PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome): Symptoms include missed or irregular periods, excess body hair, and polycystic ovaries.
- UTIs (Urinary Tract Infections): Symptoms include pain in the bladder, groin, lower abdomen, or pelvis; pain during urination or sex; frequent urination; foul-smelling urine; urine that appears cloudy or has blood; body fatigue; fever; and cramping.
- Yeast Infection: Symptoms include vaginal pain, pain during urination or sex, vaginal itching, discharge, and inflammation or redness.