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Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD is an infertility specialist in New York, NY specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. He graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1984 and has 40 years of experience. Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone Fertility Center.
159 East 53rd Street 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10022
660 1st Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Gynecologic Surgery
Gynecologic surgery is surgery performed on a woman's pelvic region. It is usually performed by an OB/GYN and can involve the bladder, rectum, or reproductive organs. Surgery in this area may be performed for many reasons, but the most common procedures include:
More and more, gynecologic surgery is moving towards the use of minimally invasive surgery. Minimally invasive surgery uses several small incisions and tiny tools and scopes to perform the operation, rather than one large opening. While it is not appropriate in every case, minimally invasive surgery can lead to less scarring, less blood loss, faster recovery, and a lower chance for infection. Minimally invasive gynecologic surgery may be performed with a laparoscope, a thin tube with a camera on the end that allows the surgeon to see inside the body. It may also be performed robotically, using even smaller tools and cameras that a surgeon controls from a computer. Robotic surgery allows even better vision, precision, and control than laparoscopic surgery.
Over the course of a lifetime, many women need pelvic surgery to stay healthy. Qualified gynecologic surgeons will have the right tools at their disposal to provide care with a minimum of discomfort.
Hysteroscopy
A hysteroscopy is a diagnostic procedure performed to examine the inside of the uterus. A thin tube with a camera and light at the end, called a hysteroscope, is inserted through the vagina. It allows the physician to view the cervix and uterine walls. Sometimes, gas or liquid is used to expand the uterus and allow a better view. If necessary, tiny instruments can also be passed through the tube and used for certain procedures, such as taking a biopsy or removing a polyp.
Hysteroscopy is often done to figure out the cause of abnormal menstrual bleeding. However, it can also be used to:
If surgery is necessary, hysteroscopy is often used along with laparoscopy, a kind of surgery performed through small incisions in the abdomen. Tiny tools are passed through the incisions, and the hysteroscope guides the doctors while surgery is performed.
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.
Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in 1984. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (1984)
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital (1988)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (1991)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Local 1199, Qualcare Inc., Sedgwick WTC, VNS Choice Advantage, Medicare, United Healthcare, Anthem BCBS Health Plus, Amida Care, Elderplan, Aetna, Magnacare, Centerlight Healthcare, HIP, Tricare, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Emblem, Cigna, MetroPlusHealth, Humana, WTC Health Program, Wellcare, Railroad Medicare, Fidelis Care, GHI, Partners Health Plan Inc, VA Community Care Network, POMCO Insurance Company, First Health, Oxford, Hamaspik Choice, River Spring Health Plan, Connecticare, Multiplan, Healthfirst, Centers Plan For Healthy Living, 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, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Humana, Cigna, Aetna Medicare, Aetna, Apwu Health Plan, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Christian Brothers Services, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), WellNet, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, UMR, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), Starmark, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, Allied, BCBS Federal Program, Bind Benefits inc, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), Oxford Health Plans Freedom, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, 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, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), WINFertility, New York Hotel Trades and BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group.
According to our sources, Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. James Grifo, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$1,572
IVF Products $1,072 |
Obstetrical Products $500 |
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$239
Gonal-f $120 |
$119 |
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$34
FOLLISTIM AQ $20 |
NON-PRODUCT $14 |
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$29
$29 |
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$24
GANIRELIX ACETATE $24 |
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$47
CRINONE $24 |
MENOPUR $23 |
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Dr. James Grifo is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Grifo's areas of expertise include the following: female infertility, myomectomy (fibroid removal), and fibroids (leiomyoma). He can take Trustmark, United Healthcare Navigate, Anthem, and more. He is a graduate of Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College for residency. He is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.
