Dr. Faina Akselrod M.D., OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Faina Akselrod M.D.

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

4/5(32)
2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE EAST MEADOW NY, 11554
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Faina Akselrod, MD, is a leading obstetrician and gynecologist currently serving patients at Advanced Gynecology & Surgery, a modern medical practice, with all the latest state-of-the-art equipment is located in the Sheepshead Bay section of Brooklyn, New York. The practice is led by Dr. Faina Akselrod and Dr. Genia Bekker, two board-certified obstetricians and gynecologists and experts in the field of womenâ??s health. Both doctors stress the importance of always taking the time to talk with patients, and to address their concerns. Dr. Akselrod completed her medical degree at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine in 1999 and has been practicing since 2002. She performed her postgraduate training at Maimonides Medical Center. Additionally, in order to stay up to date on all medical advancements in her field, she maintains professional memberships with the American College of Surgeons and the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Education and Training

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1999

Board Certification

Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Internships

  • Maimonides Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons, The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

Articles and Publications

  • Published Articles

Dr. Faina Akselrod M.D.'s Practice location

2201 HEMPSTEAD TPKE -
EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
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New patients: 516-572-6254
Fax: 516-572-3124

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Dr. Faina Akselrod M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 32 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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