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Dr. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD is an infertility specialist in New York, NY specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
159 E 53rd Street Floor 3
New York, NY 10022
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. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology and has a state license in New York.
Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology (2020)
Board Certification: American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology (2021)
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare HMO, Aetna Medicare, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA HMO, CIGNA Indemnity, Medicare Advantage, BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, Blue Cross Blue Shield POS, Blue Cross Blue Shield EPO, CIGNA Open Access, Blue Cross Blue Shield Indemnity, United Healthcare PPO, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare Indemnity, United Healthcare HMO, United Healthcare EPO, Aetna, United Healthcare Choice, Golden Rule, First Health PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Great-West Healthcare HMO, Aetna Indemnity, Aetna POS, United Healthcare Navigate, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Access HMO, Great-West Healthcare, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), Anthem, Trustmark , Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Aetna Open Access EPO, Kaiser Permanente, Wellfleet-NYU Student, BCBS Blue Access GEPO Small Group, BCBS Blue Access EPO Large Group, NYS Health Insurance Plan - The Empire Plan, Excelsior Plan, NY Student Employee Health Plan, Allied, WINFertility, UMR, Oxford Health Plans Liberty, BCBS EPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS PPO/EPO Small Group, BCBS PPO - Empire PPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), Oxford Health Plans Freedom, Chesterfield Resources Inc, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees), BCBS PPO (BlackRock Employees), BCBS Mediblue Medicare PPO, New York Hotel Trades, BCBS PPO (LICH Employees), BCBS Federal Program, Bind Benefits inc, Starmark, BCBS Mediblue Select HMO/Extra HMO, BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS Blue Access PPO Large Group, BCBS Blue Access EPO Small Group, BCBS EPO - Empire NYU Care (NYU Langone Employees), BCBS Local 32BJ Employees, WellNet, Apwu Health Plan, Christian Brothers Services, BCBS EPO (LICH Employees) and BCBS EPO - Empire EPO (Sunset Park/Family Health Center Employees).
According to our sources, Dr. Sarah Druckenmiller Cascante, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Sarah Cascante is a specialist in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Clinical interests for Dr. Cascante include male infertility, female infertility, and ovulation induction. She seems to be an in-network provider for Trustmark, United Healthcare Navigate, and Anthem, as well as other insurance carriers. She studied medicine at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She is professionally affiliated with NYU Langone Health.
