Why Telehealth Isn’t Optimal When You Have Vulvovaginal or Urinary Complaints 

Vulvovaginal and urinary complaints are some of the most common acute issues we see at our office. Due to the sensitivity of the female urogenital tract, women are extremely susceptible to infections in that region of their body. In fact, it’s not uncommon for a woman to experience at least one vaginal and/or urinary infection per year.  Those of us who have experienced vaginal or urinary tract infections know how absolutely miserable …

What It’s Like Living with Endometriosis

One of the most common gynecological conditions we treat is endometriosis, or “endo.” Endo is a condition that causes endometrial cells from the uterine lining to grow outside the uterus. It’s most often found in the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus, and in the tissues that hold the uterus in place. It can cause serious internal …

What to Expect at Your First Prenatal Appointment

At our OBGYN offices in Queens and Long Island, we focus on personalized maternity care in a friendly and supportive environment. We believe that prenatal care is a key component of a healthy pregnancy, so we recommend that women schedule their first prenatal appointment soon after they receive a positive pregnancy test.    How to Prepare for Your First Prenatal …

Covid viruses

6 Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccine, and Why You Should Get Vaccinated

News travels fast, and misinformation about the COVID-19 vaccine is easy to come by. Conspiracy theories and anti-vax propaganda have aggressively spread falsehoods about the vaccine through social media channels – making it hard to determine fact from fiction.  As a result, many people have become confused, scared, and untrusting of the COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccination is our best weapon to …

Doctor Teresita Santiago

Dr. Teresita Santiago-Escalera has been named by Super Doctors® Rising Stars

Dr. Teresita Santiago-Escalera has been named by Super Doctors® Rising StarsSM as one of the top doctors in New York for 2020. The Rising Stars edition looks to the future of medicine by recognizing outstanding physicians who have been fully licensed to practice medicine in their respective specialty for approximately 10 years or less. These doctors have made noteworthy achievements early …