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Dr. Shira Alter, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 52
Dr. Shira Alter, MD
3.0 (20 Ratings)

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Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Shira Alter, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 52
Brooklyn, NY
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24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Alter graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine. Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 24 years experience. Dr. Alter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Encounters for Normal Pregnancies and Ovarian Cysts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alter received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 20 times. Dr. Alter's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alter also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Alter is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Ovarian Cysts
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Ovarian Cysts
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Ovarian Cysts
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Acute Vaginitis
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Menstrual Disorders
Miscarriages
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Chronic Vaginitis
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Fibroids
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Yeast Infections
Birth Control
C-Section
Colposcopy
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Obstetric Ultrasound
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Wound Repair
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Cervicitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breech Position
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Coccygeal Pain
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Endometriosis
Female Gonococcal Pelvic Infection
Female Infertility
Galactorrhea
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Imperforate Hymen
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Depression
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Twin Pregnancy
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Amniocentesis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Contraceptive Cap Placement
Contraceptive Diaphragm Placement
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Destruction or Excision of Vaginal Lesions
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endocervical Curettage
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Hysteroscopy
Infertility Evaluation
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Oophorectomy
Open Hysterectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 Boro. Park Obstetrics & Gynecology PC
    5925 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 974-2700
  2. 2 Womencare Obstetrics and Gynecology PC
    1565 57th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 972-0600
  3. 3 Midwood Adult Daycare Inc.
    1001 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 693-1011
  4. 4 Office
    52D Broadway, Brooklyn, NY 11249
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 388-2700
    Monday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    10:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 14:00
  5. 5 Office
    5922 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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Mar 25, 2021
Honestly I’ve read the reviews, and I have had nothing but a great experience with her, she always asks me if I have any questions and when I do she sits and explains everything and when I don’t it’s a quick visit. She’s always very personable and the staff is always great and wait time never to long. I’ve referred my best friend and 3 sisters and they all love her as well. Guess theirs someone out there for everyone.
Jennifer B — Mar 25, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecology
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Education

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  • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    2000
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Board Certifications

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  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shira Alter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alter's profile.

Dr. Alter frequently treats the following conditions: Encounters for Normal Pregnancies and Ovarian Cysts. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shira Alter, MD is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shira Alter, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY