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Dr. Laura Carinci, MD

(Laura A. Carinci, MD)
Specializes in: Gynecology
Albany Medical College (1986)
Professional interests include: menopause, cancer, intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, and more.
240 East 38th Street 20th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Dr. Laura Carinci, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology. She graduated from Albany Medical College in 1986 and has 38 years of experience. Dr. Laura Carinci, MD is affiliated with New York University, NYU Langone Health and NYU Langone at Trinity.

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Office Locations

Address:

111 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10006

Address:

240 East 38th Street 20th Floor
New York, NY 10016

Some issues Dr. Laura Carinci, MD can help you with:

Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

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 

“"As your estrogen is reduced, testosterone becomes more prominent and may cause unwanted hair growth," said Dr. Laura Carinci, clinical assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and...”—"Your Skin Will Probably Change During Perimenopause. Here's What To Do About It", Huff Post, July 2021
“After Robert was diagnosed with autism as a toddler, Dr. Forman and his wife, Laura Carinci, an obstetrician-gynecologist, sought out a program using a much-sought-after method called Applied...”—"LONG ISLAND JOURNAL; With Lots of Help, a Special School Opens (Published 2002)", New York Times, September 2002

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Laura Carinci, MD for Medicare patients.

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

blood draw 18
breast exam 73
cytology 47
doctor visit 128
gynecologic pathology 47
gynecologic procedures 73
lab tests 21
preventive care 47

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Carinci, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 103
Ethnicity
Black / African American 2
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 100
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84 30
85 and over 4
Less than 65 7
65 to 74 89

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Laura Carinci, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Laura Carinci, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 35
High Cholesterol 41
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 3
Osteoporosis 15
Heart Failure 4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 1
Diabetes 21
Atrial Fibrillation 1
Cancer 11
Dementia 1

Education & Training

Dr. Laura Carinci, MD graduated from Albany Medical College in 1986. She completed residency at Nassau University Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Albany Medical College (1986)

Residency: Nassau University Medical Center (1988)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (1992)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Laura Carinci, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University
NYU Langone Health
NYU Langone at Trinity

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. Laura Carinci, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Local 1199, HIP, Multiplan, Cigna, First Health, Aetna, United Healthcare, POMCO Insurance Company, Tricare, VNS Choice Advantage, Magnacare, Hamaspik Choice, Oxford, Humana, Medicare, Village Care, NYSHIP - The Empire Plan, Sedgwick WTC, Partners Health Plan Inc, VA Community Care Network, GHI, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Wellcare, Qualcare Inc., Emblem, Longevity Health Plan, Railroad Medicare, Connecticare, WTC Health Program, HIP EPO, HIP Access II, HIP Access I, MagnaCare PPO, Humana Medicare Advantage, 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, Healthfirst Medicaid, TRICARE, Anthem, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Healthfirst Medicare, 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, Healthfirst Child Health Plus, Elderplan, Medicaid Managed Care, 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 Healthplus Special Needs, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, Teamsters Allied Benefits, Healthfirst Green Leaf Exchange, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, Qualcare Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Silver Exchange, Healthfirst Essential Plan 1 & 2, Insurance Design Administrators, Health Net of California, Global Excel, Healthfirst Silver Leaf Exchange, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 4, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 3, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 2, BCBS Healthplus Essential Plan 1, American Plan Administrators, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, Healthfirst Platinum Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Gold Exchange, Healthfirst Gold Total, Pro, Plus EPO, AXA Assistance USA, Fiserv Health, Mutual of Omaha, UMR, BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, BCBS Healthplus Gatekeeper exchange, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees), Screen Actors Guild, HIP Prime Silver, HIP Prime Bronze Exchange, Meritain Health, HIP VIP Medicare Bold, Administrative Concepts, HIP Bridge, Healthfirst Silver Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Connecticare Bridge, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Healthplus NY Child Health Plus NY, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), NY Fire Department - WTC, HIP Prime Bronze, Healthfirst Personal Wellness Plan, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS Healthplus Mediblue Advantage, Connecticare Commercial, HIP Prime Gold, Healthfirst Platinum Total, Pro, Plus EPO, Health Republic of New Jersey, Nippon Life Ins Co, Healthfirst Essential Plan 3 & 4, HIP VIP Medicare Prime, New York Hotel Trades, HIP Prime Basic Exchange, Global Health, Healthfirst Bronze Leaf Exchange, HIP Prime Platinum, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, 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, Healthfirst Gold Leaf Exchange, BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), Healthfirst Bronze Total, Pro, Plus EPO, 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), Health And Recovery Plan (Harp), HIP Prime Catastrophic Exchange, Allied, Empire Mediblue Healthplus Dual, 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. Laura Carinci, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Local 1199
HIP
Multiplan
Cigna
First Health
Aetna
United Healthcare
POMCO Insurance Company
Tricare
VNS Choice Advantage
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Laura Carinci, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 3.88 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Laura Carinci, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2022-08-23 
I was a patient of Dr. Carinci's for about 5 years and always had neutral experiences with her. However, at my last annual check-up, I started our appointment saying I had heard some things about different birth control types and wanted to discuss with her as my provider to understand what is correct and help me make an informed decision. When I shared what I heard, she immediately responded with "What you said is wrong and I want to make sure you understand that before you go on spreading misinformation to other women." 

To accuse a patient of spreading misinformation when that patient specifically said they want to hear from their provider is awful. The rest of the appointment I was holding back tears and felt I could no longer speak out or ask questions for fear of being talked down to or accused of spreading misinformation. I felt powerless during the entire appointment and unheard by Dr. Carinci. I will no longer be going to Dr. Carinci as my OBGYN.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
AMAG Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $250 INTRAROSA
$250
Shionogi Inc $170 Osphena
$170
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. $126
$126
Pfizer Inc. $104 DUAVEE
$104
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation $96 NEXPLANON
$62 		NON-PRODUCT
$34
Other $374 Orilissa
$87 		ESTRACE CREAM
$60 		MINASTRIN 24 FE
$25 		Balcoltra
$25 		Overstitch and or LapBand
$20 		Other
$157
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $1,120

Biography

Dr. Laura Carinci is a specialist in gynecology. Her areas of expertise include menstrual disorders, colposcopy, and menopause. She is affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center. Dr. Carinci attended medical school at Albany Medical College. Dr. Carinci trained at Nassau University Medical Center for her residency. She is rated highly by her patients. She usually honors Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California, in addition to other insurance carriers.

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