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Dr. Shira Alter, MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 54
Dr. Shira Alter, MD

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Dr. Shira Alter, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology* Age 54
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Alter graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine. Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrician Gynecologist in Brooklyn, NY and has 26 years experience. Dr. Alter currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Ovarian Cysts, Encounters for Normal Pregnancies, Mastodynia, Miscarriages and Vaginitis or Vaginosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alter also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Alter is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Ovarian Cysts
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Ovarian Cysts
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Ovarian Cysts
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Mastodynia
Miscarriages
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Menstrual Disorders
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Acute Vaginitis
Wound Repair
Chronic Vaginitis
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Cancer
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Obstetric Ultrasound
High Risk Pregnancy
Birth Control
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Atrophic Vaginitis
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Gestational Diabetes
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Herpes Simplex Infection
Colposcopy
C-Section
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Maternal Anemia
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Amenorrhea
Preeclampsia
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Perimenopause
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Acute Cervicitis
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Amniotic Fluid Embolism
Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breast Abscess
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Breech Position
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Coccygeal Pain
Dysmenorrhea
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Female Gonococcal Pelvic Infection
Female Infertility
Galactorrhea
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gonorrhea Infections
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Hemorrhoids
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Imperforate Hymen
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Nipple Discharge
Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Symptomatic Menopause
Thrush
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Twin Pregnancy
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal Yeast Infection
Varicose Veins Genital
Venous Thrombosis and Phlebitis in Pregnancy
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Bacteriuria Screening
Breast Cancer Screening
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colporrhaphy
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
Hysterectomy
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
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Total Plans EPO
    Pro Plus Plans EPO
    Pro Plans EPO
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  • GHI CBP
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    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
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  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
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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 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
  4. 4 Office
    5922 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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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: Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Ovarian Cysts, Encounters for Normal Pregnancies, Mastodynia, Miscarriages and Vaginitis or Vaginosis. 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.

Education
Medical Education
  • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    2000
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY

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