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Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD is a perinatologist in New York, NY specializing in maternal and fetal medicine. She graduated from Harvard Medical School. Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System, The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai West, ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Mount Sinai Morningside and The Derfner Foundation Ambulatory Surgery Center Mount Sinai Brooklyn Mount Sinai Queens.
1 Gustave L Levy Place Obgyn Department
New York, NY 10029
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5 East 98th Street 2nd Floor, Department of Obstetricsgynecology and Reproduct
New York, NY 10029
Cesarean Section (C-Section)
A Cesarean section (more often known as "C-Section") is a surgery performed during labor and delivery. A C-Section is a procedure that delivers a baby through an incision in the lower abdomen and uterus. In the United States, about a third of all births are performed by Cesarean section. Most often, a C-section is done by an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB-GYN), or in certain regions, a general surgeon or family physician.
C-section incisions can be up-and-down (vertical), from belly button to lower abdomen or side-to-side (horizontal), across the lower abdomen. Side-to-side incisions are more frequently used. After the exterior incisions are made, the doctor then cuts into the uterus and amniotic sac and delivers the infant and cuts the baby's umbilical cord. The mother receives medicine to expel the placenta and the doctor helps to safely remove it. Finally, the doctor uses sutures to seal the uterus and tissue incisions. The initial C-section skin incision is also closed with sutures or staples.
C-sections are typically performed with regional anesthesia, which inhibits pain in the lower half of the body, but allows mothers to be awake. However, some mothers may receive general anesthesia, where they are put to sleep during the surgical procedure.
C-sections may be planned or unplanned, depending on the circumstances of the birth.
Pre-existing conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, herpes, and HIV may prompt a doctor to prescribe a C-section. Other situations for C-section include:
Other mothers may require a C-section due to complications arising during delivery. These unplanned, emergency C-sections allow for a healthy birth even when complex complications are present. Problems during labor which may necessitate a C-section include:
Mothers should expect about a six-week recovery period following a C-section, including an initial hospital stay of two to three days. While in the hospital, mothers may spend time with their baby and begin breastfeeding. After returning home, mothers should limit strenuous activities such as lifting, reaching, and exercise, and should make sure to get plenty of rest.
Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD graduated from Harvard Medical School. She completed residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Brigham and Women's Hospital
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, Oscar, WellCare, Healthfirst Medicaid, United Healthcare, Aetna, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Humana, Cigna, 1199SEIU, Healthfirst Medicare, MetroPlus Health, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Centivo, Medicare - NY, Senior Whole Health, Oxford - Freedom and Liberty, Hotel Trades, VNSNY Choice Medicare and Partners Health Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 47 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Samsiya Ona, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in New York, NY.
Dr. Samsiya Ona's area of specialization is maternal and fetal medicine. She is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Ona's areas of expertise include the following: congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH), amniocentesis, and congenital hypothyroidism. She seems to honor Medicaid Managed Care, Blue California, and Empire BlueCross BlueShield, as well as other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Ona's residency was performed at Brigham and Women's Hospital. She is professionally affiliated with Mount Sinai Health System. According to Mount Sinai Health System, new patients are welcome to contact her office in New York, NY.
