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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 Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist 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 Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Shira Alter, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has 24 years experience. They graduated from Tel Aviv University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Encounters for Normal Pregnancies and Menstrual Disorders 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. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Alter also speaks Hebrew. Dr. Alter accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Menstrual Disorders
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Menstrual Disorders
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Menstrual Disorders
Acute Vaginitis
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Ovarian Cysts
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Chronic Vaginitis
Miscarriages
Breast Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Gestational Diabetes
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
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 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
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Malnutrition in Pregnancy
Maternal Hypotension Syndrome
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Postpartum Depression
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Symptomatic Menopause
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
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dipstick Urinalysis
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
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Boro. Park Obstetrics & Gynecology PC
    5925 15TH AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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  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
    5922 15Th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 972-2700
  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

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alter
3.0
Based on 20 Reviews
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4 Stars (2)
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1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
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

Education

Medical Education
  • Tel Aviv University School of Medicine
    2000
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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 Menstrual Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Medical Center

    4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY