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Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD

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Specializes in: Gynecologic Oncology

New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Professional interests include: laparoscopic surgery, uterine cancer, vulvar cancer, and more.

11205 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375

(187) 303-3725

Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD is a gynecologic oncologist in Forest Hills, NY specializing in gynecologic oncology. She graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, ColumbiaDoctors, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK and NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Office Locations

Address:

11205 Queens Boulevard
Forest Hills, NY 11375

Address:

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032

Address:

1980 Crompond Road
Toddville, NY 10567

Address:

516 Route 303
Orangeburg, NY 10962

Address:

55 Palmer Avenue
Bronxville, NY 10708

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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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

doctor visit	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	42
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	27
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	48
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	85

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	37
From 75 to 84	11
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	39
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	86
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	43
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	79

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	25
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	49
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	18
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	24
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	24
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	53
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	67

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	19
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	26
From 75 to 84	15
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	52
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	37

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	46
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

doctor visit	24

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	23
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	63
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD treated as a gynecologic oncologist in Forest Hills, NY were blood draw.

blood draw	17
doctor visit	70

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	0
Female	50

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	4
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	26
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	8
85 and over	0
Less than 65	5
65 to 74	24

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	5
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	1
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD graduated from New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. She completed residency at NYU Langone Medical Center. She is certified by the Gynecologic Oncology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: New York University (NYU) School of Medicine

Residency: NYU Langone Medical Center

Board Certification: Gynecologic Oncology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

ColumbiaDoctors

NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), MagnaCare, Elderplan, EmblemHealth, WellCare, Fidelis Care, MultiPlan, Amerigroup, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, Unicare, Medicare, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Healthfirst, Cigna, Quality Health Management, 1199SEIU, Anthem, MVP Health Care, 1199 National Benefit Fund, UnitedHealthcare, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), RiverSpring, Amida Care, World Trade Center Health Plan, AgeWell and VNSNY CHOICE.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Tarah Leigh Pua, MS, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

MagnaCare

Elderplan

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Fidelis Care

MultiPlan

Amerigroup

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Aetna

Unicare

Medicare

Empire BlueCross BlueShield

Healthfirst

Cigna

Quality Health Management

1199SEIU

Anthem

MVP Health Care

1199 National Benefit Fund

UnitedHealthcare

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

RiverSpring

Amida Care

World Trade Center Health Plan

AgeWell

VNSNY CHOICE

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Stryker Corporation	$148 Orthobiologics $148
Genentech USA, Inc.	$91 Avastin $91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$52 LYNPARZA $36	IMFINZI $16
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$42 Da Vinci Surgical System $42
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$34 SHINGRIX $20	ZEJULA $15
Other	$144 BioSurgery - TISSEEL $34	TruClear $31	EVEREST $19	Ozempic $19	Olympus Resection Disposables $16	Other $26

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$511

Biography

Dr. Tarah Pua, who practices in Forest Hills, NY, Bronxville, NY, and New York, NY, is a medical specialist in gynecologic oncology. She is professionally affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. She attended medical school at New York University (NYU) School of Medicine. Dr. Pua speaks Chinese.