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Dr. Savita Khosla, MD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Gynecology
Professional interests include: pelvic exam, osteoporosis, urinary tract infection (UTI), and more.
1124 East Ridgewood Avenue Suite 202
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Dr. Savita Khosla, MD is a gynecologist in Ridgewood, NJ specializing in gynecology. Dr. Savita Khosla, MD is affiliated with Englewood Health and MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC.

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Office Locations

Address:

1124 East Ridgewood Avenue Suite 202
Ridgewood, NJ 07450

Address:

58 Summit Avenue
Hackensack, NJ 07601

Some issues Dr. Savita Khosla, 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.

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.

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.

In The News 

“In 2003, Ob-Gyn Savita Khosla of Hackensack, N.J., agreed to pay $1.2 million to a couple and child after she failed to flag Fragile X syndrome, a form of mental retardation caused by a defective...”—"The abortion debate that wasn't", Seattle Pi, March 2011

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Savita Khosla, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Savita Khosla, MD treated as a gynecologist in Ridgewood, NJ were gynecologic procedures, breast exam, preventive care and cytology.

application of medication for vaginal infection 35
breast exam 227
cytology 207
diagnostic procedures 16
doctor visit 207
excision 11
gynecologic pathology 207
gynecologic procedures 240
lab tests 13
minimally invasive procedures 11
pelvic imaging 49
preventive care 207
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 11
ultrasound (sonogram) 49
vaginal irrigation (douche) 35
women's imaging 45

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Savita Khosla, MD.

Gender
Male 0
Female 288
Ethnicity
Black / African American 20
Asian / Pacific Islander 29
Non-Hispanic White 206
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic 11
Other 5
Age
75 to 84 72
85 and over 19
Less than 65 24
65 to 74 172

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

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

Hypertension 47
High Cholesterol 49
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 19
Depression 12
Chronic Kidney Disease 9
Asthma 7
Osteoporosis 13
Heart Failure 7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 5
Diabetes 22
Atrial Fibrillation 4
Cancer 8
Dementia 2

Education & Training

She is certified by the Obstetrics and Gynecology (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and has a state license in New Jersey.

Board Certification: Obstetrics and Gynecology (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology)

Licensed In: New Jersey

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Savita Khosla, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Englewood Health
MEDICAL ASSOCIATES OF ENGLEWOOD PC

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. Savita Khosla, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, MagnaCare, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, WellCare, AmeriHealth, Aetna, Oxford Health Plans, MHBP, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Cigna, GEHA, QualCare, MVP Health Care, WellPoint, UnitedHealthcare, NALC, Clover Health, Nippon Life Insurance Co of America and APWU.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Savita Khosla, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
MagnaCare
EmblemHealth
Fidelis Care
WellCare
AmeriHealth
Aetna
Oxford Health Plans
MHBP
Medicare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Savita Khosla, MD has a high overall rating with an average of 4.32 out of 5 stars based on 22 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Savita Khosla, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Ridgewood, NJ. 

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2017-09-07 
I have been continuously seeing Dr. Khosla since before she had her own practice back in 1980s.  I would not go to any other OB/GYN after finding her.  She is the reason I was able to conceive three children and is the reason I did not lose my third child during pregnancy.  I have had other GYN issues over the years and she has been nothing short of professional, knowledgeable, informative and most of all caring.  I now have to have surgery and would not trust anyone else to do it.  In addition, my third child is now a 21 yr old young woman  and a patient of Dr. K because I trust Dr. K to now care for her.  Prior to finding Dr. K I went to a different doctor every year because they were all awful.  I feel I was very lucky to find Dr. K way back when and followed her when she opened her own practice.  I cannot thank her enough for the care she has given me over all of these years and dread the day she decides to retire.

General Payments

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

Payments by Company
Pfizer Inc. $199 DUAVEE
$115 		PVC
$72 		ESTRING
$12
Exeltis, USA Inc. $79 Slynd
$51 		Vitafol Ultra
$28
AbbVie Inc. $79 LO LOESTRIN FE
$42 		Liletta
$25 		ORIAHNN
$12
AbbVie, Inc. $77 Orilissa
$77
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc. $72 Kyleena
$72
Other $451 NovaSure
$59 		Phexxi
$45 		Balcoltra
$40 		Veozah
$39 		Select-OB DHA Caplets
$24 		Other
$243
Types of Payments
Food and Beverage $957

Biography

Dr. Savita Khosla works as a gynecology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Khosla include pain, osteoporosis, and stress management. She is rated 3.5 stars (out of 5) by her patients. Dr. Khosla can accept Trustmark, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. She is professionally affiliated with Englewood Health. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Khosla is currently accepting new patients at her office in Hackensack, NJ.

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