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Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology and general practice. He graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors, NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK, CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
161 Fort Washington Avenue CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
New York, NY 10032
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
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.
Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine
Residency: University of Pennsylvania Affiliated Hospitals
Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, VNSNY CHOICE, World Trade Center Health Plan, WellCare, CIGNA, Local 1199, Medicare, AgeWell, UnitedHealthcare, Healthfirst, Amerigroup of New Jersey, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), MVP Health Care, Affinity Health Plan, Fidelis Care, AETNA, Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus, Amida Care, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, RiverSpring, Quality Health Management, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), EmblemHealth, WellCare, MVP Health Care, MultiPlan, Aetna, Quality Health Management, UnitedHealthcare, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, MagnaCare, Medicare, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst and Empire BlueCross BlueShield.
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These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Said S. Saab, MD, MED, MPHIL. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation |
$36
DELSTRIGO $36 |
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Janssen Biotech, Inc. |
$22
PREZCOBIX $22 |
Genmab U.S., Inc. |
$15
TIVDAK $15 |
AbbVie, Inc. |
$15
Humira $15 |
Food and Beverage | $88 |
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Dr. Said Saab's areas of specialization are general practice and gynecology. He studied medicine at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. Dr. Saab is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. According to Yext, he is currently accepting new patients at his office in New York, NY.