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Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecology

Temple University School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: cervical cancer screening, perimenopause, osteoporosis screening, and more.

159 East 53rd Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022

(646) 987-3850

Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD is a gynecologist in New York, NY specializing in gynecology. She graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD is affiliated with New York University and NYU Langone Health.

Office Locations

Address:

111 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10006

Address:

159 East 53rd Street 4th Floor
New York, NY 10022

Some issues Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD can help you with:

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:

Hysterectomy
Fibroid removal
Treatment of endometriosis or other heavy bleeding
Cancer treatment, including cervical, uterine, and ovarian cancers
Removal of ovarian cysts
Infertility treatment
Treatment for incontinence
Sterilization or 'tube-tying'
Surgery for pelvic organ prolapse
Repair of vaginal tears

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:

Identify the cause of recurrent miscarriage
Remove polyps or fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus
Remove adhesions, scar tissue within the uterus
Identify uterine septums, a wall of tissue dividing the uterus
Perform ablation, the removal of excess uterine lining

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:

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

“"I don't see it as a replacement for estrogen," said Dr. Samantha Dunham, a clinical associate professor and co-director of the Center for Midlife Health and Menopause at NYU Langone, who has been...”—"FDA approves nonhormonadrug to treat hot flashes and night sweats", NBC News, May 2023

doctor visit	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	43

breast exam	18
doctor visit	226
gynecologic procedures	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	201
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	44

breast exam	27
doctor visit	216
gynecologic procedures	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	356
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	328
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	25
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	22
Dementia	7
Cancer	35

breast exam	28
cytology	16
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	233
gynecologic pathology	16
gynecologic procedures	40
preventive care	16

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	183
Black	11
Hispanic	11
Asian	11
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	32
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	6
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	33

breast exam	48
cytology	14
doctor visit	212
gynecologic pathology	14
gynecologic procedures	46
preventive care	14

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	185
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	17
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

blood draw	15
breast exam	114
cytology	34
doctor visit	161
gynecologic pathology	34
gynecologic procedures	112
preventive care	34

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	203
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	175
From 75 to 84	65
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	41
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	22
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	15
Dementia	4
Cancer	25

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	215
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	71
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	38
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	23
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	19
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

breast exam	115
doctor visit	81
gynecologic procedures	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	16
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

breast exam	315
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	173
excision	10
gynecologic procedures	336
minimally invasive procedures	10
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD for Medicare patients.

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

blood draw	14
breast exam	105
cytology	20
diagnostic procedures	17
doctor visit	181
excision	10
gynecologic pathology	20
gynecologic procedures	109
minimally invasive procedures	10
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	10

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	166
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	13

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	150

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, cancer and osteoperosis.

Hypertension	34
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	16
Heart Failure	3
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	15
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	25
Dementia	1

Education & Training

Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2000. She completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center (2004)

Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2005)

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

New York University

NYU Langone 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. Samantha Mary Dunham, 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, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Vytra HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, Aetna Open Access EPO, GHI HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, EmblemHealth, CIGNA Indemnity, United Healthcare Medicare, Medicare Part B, AARP, Medicare Advantage, 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, United Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, United Healthcare Navigate, GEHA, Railroad Medicare, Guardian, 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, Humana Medicare Advantage, 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, World Trade Center - Sedgwick, 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, Hotel Trades Council, HIP Prime Platinum Exchange, WTC Health Program, Nippon Life Ins Co, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, Fiserv Health, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, NY Fire Department - WTC, 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.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Samantha Mary Dunham, MD accepts 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

Great-West Healthcare HMO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Vytra HMO

Aetna Indemnity

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Anthem

Trustmark

Aetna PPO

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

Aetna Open Access EPO

GHI HMO

Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA HMO

EmblemHealth

CIGNA Indemnity

United Healthcare Medicare

Medicare Part B

AARP

Medicare Advantage

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

United Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

United Healthcare Navigate

GEHA

Railroad Medicare

Guardian

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

Humana Medicare Advantage

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

World Trade Center - Sedgwick

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

Hotel Trades Council

HIP Prime Platinum Exchange

WTC Health Program

Nippon Life Ins Co

BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group

Fiserv Health

BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO

BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees)

Chesterfield Resources Inc

BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group

BCBS Local 32BJ Employees

NY Fire Department - WTC

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

HIP Medicare Supplement

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Astellas Pharma US Inc	$8,778 Veozah $5,813	$2,965
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.	$5,737 MYFEMBREE $596	$5,141
Davol Inc.	$155 $155
AbbVie, Inc.	$119 Orilissa $119
Gynesonics, Inc.	$103 SONATA SONOGRAPHY-GUIDED TRANSCERVICAL FIBROID ABLATION SYSTEM $103
Other	$316 Balcoltra $49	LO LOESTRIN $25	LigaSure $23	PVC $23	NEXPLANON $20	Other $176

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$10,806
Consulting Fee	$2,965
Food and Beverage	$1,133
Travel and Lodging	$304

Biography

Dr. Samantha Dunham, who practices in New York, NY, is a medical specialist in gynecology. She is a graduate of Temple University School of Medicine and a graduate of NYU Langone Medical Center's residency program. Areas of expertise for Dr. Dunham include menopause, menstrual disorders, and colposcopy. Trustmark, Anthem, and Blue California appears to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Dunham takes. Dr. Dunham is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Medical Center.