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Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD

(Dana R. Gossett, MD)

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Specializes in: Gynecology
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1998)
Professional interests include: cervical cancer screening, osteoporosis screening, abnormal uterine bleeding, and more.
159 East 53rd street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology. She graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health.

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Office Locations

Address:

159 East 53rd street 5th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Some issues Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD can help you with:

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:

  • Weight gain
  • Acne
  • Facial or body hair
  • Thinning head hair
  • Missing or irregular periods
  • Infertility

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:

  • Insulin sensitizers, which help the body use insulin more effectively, lowering hormone levels. The most commonly used insulin sensitizer is metformin.
  • Weight loss. Being overweight does not cause PCOS, and PCOS can make losing weight difficult. Still, weight loss can improve symptoms for many women.
  • Birth control pills to regulate menstruation and sometimes reduce symptoms such as acne.
  • Fertility medications, especially medications to stimulate ovulation such as clomiphene.
  • Anti-androgen medications, which work to treat symptoms such as acne and facial hair.
  • Low-carb diets, which work similarly to insulin sensitizers to lower hormone levels and help reduce weight.
  • Ovarian drilling or resectioning, surgical procedures sometimes performed if infertility is a persistent problem. These procedures open up the wall of the ovary to temporarily make ovulation more likely.

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.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"In America it actually became really common practice," said Dr. Dana Gossett, M.D., chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco.”—"Episiotomy Rates Are Dropping, but Some Doctors Still Snip (Published 2020)", New York Times, April 2020
“While there isn't clear data as to when women typically find out that they are pregnant, Dr. Dana R. Gossett, the vice chair of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San...”—"What Does It Really Mean to Be 6 Weeks Pregnant? (Published 2020)", New York Times, April 2020
“"Overall, women can be very reassured by this," said Dana Gossett, chief of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of California, San Francisco, who co-authored an editorial accompanying the...”—"Study casts doubt that baby powder raises cancer risk", Star Tribune, January 2020

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD treated as a gynecologist in New York, NY were breast exam, gynecologic procedures, preventive care and cytology.

breast exam 55
cytology 10
doctor visit 55
gynecologic pathology 10
gynecologic procedures 55
preventive care 10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 62
Ethnicity
Black / African American 3
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 40
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 3
85 and over
Less than 65 6
65 to 74 34

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and diabetes.

Hypertension 16
High Cholesterol 14
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 5
Depression 7
Chronic Kidney Disease 5
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis 5
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 7
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer 5
Dementia

Education & Training

Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1998. 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 Illinois.

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals (2002)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2006)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
Joan H. Tisch Center for Women's Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Local 1199, Hotel Trades Council, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Magnacare, Oxford, Humana, Medicare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Qualcare Inc., Emblem, Railroad Medicare, Connecticare, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, United Healthcare Choice, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, AARP, Medicare Part B, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Guardian, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Aetna, Aetna Medicare, HIP Child Health Plus, MultiPlan PPO, MultiPlan, GHI Medicare Supplement, United Healthcare Navigate, Aetna POS, First Health PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Great-West Healthcare, Golden Rule, Community Care Network (CCN), Trustmark , Beech Street PPO, Kaiser Permanente, GHI HMO, CIGNA PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, TriWest, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Local 1199 PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, US Family Health Plan, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Railroad Medicare, GEHA, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), HIP Prime Bronze, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, HIP Prime Platinum, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, US Life Insurance Company, BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), Oxford Health Plans Liberty, Wlny-TV Inc., BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Medicare Part A and B, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, IUOE Local 14-14B, Chesterfield Resources Inc, HIP Medicare Supplement, Diversified Administration Corporation, WellNet, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Qualcare Direct, Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Professional Benefit Admin, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Wellfleet-NYU Student, Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group and BCBS Federal Program.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Local 1199
Hotel Trades Council
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Magnacare
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dana Rigsby Gossett, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Convatec Inc. $4,200 AQUACEL AG
$4,200
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $2,925
Travel and Lodging $1,162
Food and Beverage $113

Biography

Dr. Dana Gossett, who practices in New York, NY, is a medical specialist in gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Gossett include colposcopy, menopause, and dysfunctional uterine bleeding. Dr. Gossett accepts Trustmark, Anthem, Blue California, and more. She obtained her medical school training at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and performed her residency at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Gossett is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.

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