Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology. She graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1996 and has 29 years of experience. Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.
Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.
The symptoms of PCOS include:
PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.
Treatment for PCOS may include:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.
Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.
A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD treated as a gynecologist in New York, NY were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.
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Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 1996. She completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (1996)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2001)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2003)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, GHI Medicare Supplement, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, AARP, Medicare Part B, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, GEHA, United Healthcare Navigate, Guardian, Railroad Medicare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP Child Health Plus, HIP EPO, HIP HMO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Aetna Medicare, Aetna, MultiPlan PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Apwu Health Plan, HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, IUOE Local 14-14B, American Plan Administrators, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Insurance Design Administrators, HIP Bridge, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), Connecticare Commercial, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Mutual of Omaha, Christian Brothers Services, Administrative Concepts, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), HIP VIP Medicare Bold, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Qualcare Inc, Global Excel, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, AXA Assistance USA, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Screen Actors Guild, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, HIP Prime Bronze, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, HIP Prime Gold, US Life Insurance Company, Meritain Health, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Qualcare Direct, Connecticare Bridge, Health Net of California, HIP Prime Silver, Wlny-TV Inc., New York Hotel Trades, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, Health Republic of New Jersey, Medicare Part A and B, Diversified Administration Corporation, Global Health, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange and HIP Medicare Supplement.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Alice Ko Tsai, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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MYFEMBREE $294 |
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Phexxi $40 |
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Unithroid $20 |
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IBSRELA $16 |
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Dr. Alice Tsai, who practices in New York, NY, is a medical specialist in gynecology. Before performing her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Tsai attended Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. Areas of expertise for Dr. Tsai include colposcopy, menopause, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Dr. Tsai can take Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
