Women’s Health

I personally do not have any experience in Community health nursing.

That’s the place I do my practicum:

http://www.wyckoffhospital.org/departments/clinical/obstetrics-gynecology

The Department of OB/GYN at Wyckoff provides state of the art obstetrical and gynecological care to meet the various needs of the community. Our Labor and Delivery birthing center, ante-partum and post-partum floor has state-of-the-art equipment and central monitoring. Anesthesiologists are available 24/7 for pain relief in labor. In addition we have, highly dedicated nurses, midwives, physician assistants, resident physicians, and a board certified obstetrician available in-house 24/7. Our Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is staffed by multiple experienced Board Certified Neonatologists for premature newborns.

Our diverse group of physicians are qualified to give comprehensive preventive and acute care on an individual basis. Experienced physicians are able to provide advanced laparoscopic, minimally invasive surgery as well as offer subspecialties of urogynecology, oncology, infertility and maternal-fetal Medicine. Wyckoff’s “Women’s Health Center” is located across the street from the main Hospital. To make an appointment, call 718-486-4155. The center provides an integrated approach to women’s health care and offers all obstetrical and gynecologic services at one location including:

Do you have any questions or complaints? Feel free to contact Dr. Ruggiero at (718) 963-7331 or e-mail him at rruggiero@wyckoffhospital.org.

Obstetrics Services: 

• Routine prenatal care
• High Risk prenatal care
• Obstetrical education and counseling
• Social Service
• Nutritional and Exercise closely  

Perinatology:

• Ultrasound /Doppler studies
• Fetal Monitoring, NST, Biophysical Profile
• Genetic Consulting
• Amniocentesis

Midwifery:

There is a midwife available for your labor and delivery, prenatal care, as well as your post-partum course. The midwives closely collaborate with OB/GYN Physicians. 

Gynecological Services:

• Family Planning and Contraception
• Menopause and Hormonal Replacement
• Pre-Menstrual Syndrome
• Pelvic Pain Disorders
• Abnormal Bleeding Problems
• Vaginitis
• Preventive Medicine
• Domestic Violence Counseling
• Colposcopy for Abnormal PAPs
• Nutrition and Exercise counseling
• Mammography

Oncology 

Treatment of all gynecologic malignancies including vulvar, vaginal, cervical, uterine and ovarian malignancies.

• Breast Cancer diagnosis and follow-up
• Chemotherapy with Medical Oncology
• Radiation therapy with Radiation Oncology

Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility 

Treatment of primary and secondary infertility. Assisted reproductive techniques including:

• Treatment of endometriosis and fibroids
• In vitro fertilization
• Minimally invasive surgery for pelvic disorders 

Urogynecology/Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

• Medical and Surgical treatment of Urinary Incontinence
• Treatment of Sexual Dysfunction
• Cosmetic Surgery
• Liposuction
• Vaginal Plastic Surgery
• Abdominal plastic surgery  

Residency Program in Obstetrics & Gynecology

• AOA Accreditation
• Length of Program is 4 years
• Total Number of Residents is 8