“Being an OB-GYN at The Woman’s Health Pavilion affords me the opportunity to provide 21st century medical care with the time, sensitivity, and attention my patients deserve.”
“Being an OB-GYN at The Woman’s Health Pavilion affords me the opportunity to provide 21st century medical care with the time, sensitivity, and attention my patients deserve.”
Dr. Stephen E. Scarantino was born and raised on Long Island and completed his undergraduate studies at Villanova University. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine before returning home to the New York Metropolitan area to fulfill his specialization in Obstetrics & Gynecology at St. Vincent’s Medical Center. While at St. Vincent’s, he published numerous articles on women’s health care and was acknowledged as an exceptional Chief Resident. In addition, during his residency, Dr. Scarantino completed the prestigious Galloway Fellowship in gynecologic oncology while at Memorial Sloane-Kettering Cancer Center. Wishing to remainin the New York area with family and follow in the footsteps of his late father, Patrick P. Scarantino, MD, FACOG, Dr. Scarantino joined The Woman’s Health Pavilion in 1999.
Dr. Scarantino has been recognized as an “outstanding physician” by numerous, independent organizations. He was recognized as a Super Doctor in 2021, 2023, 2024, and 2025—an honor awarded to outstanding physicians who are nominated by their peers and evaluated on professional achievement and excellence in practice. Dr. Scarantino has also been recognized as a Surgeon of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) in minimally invasive gynecology and robotic surgery, designations awarded to surgeons who meet the highest standards for safety, proficiency, and quality outcomes in their field. These endorsements reflect Dr. Scarantino’s commitment to excellence and delivering the highest level of care to every patient.”
Dr. Scarantino has been appointed to Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, where he instructs both OB/GYN and medical students alike. He is passionate not only about educating others, but also staying up to date with his education and learning new skills.
Currently, Dr. Scarantino is the only general gynecologist at Northwell- Plainview Hospital performing robotic-assisted, multi and single-site laparoscopic, minimally invasive, benign, gynecologic surgery, utilizing the DaVinci Robotic platform (Nov 2024). Learn more about robotic surgery here: https://www.intuitive.com/en-us/products-and-services/da-vinci
Super Doctors Profile
Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) badges
Board Certification
American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Professional Memberships
- American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
- American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
- International Academy of Pelvic Surgeons
- American College of Surgeons (Brooklyn and Long Island chapters)
Hospital Affiliations (Northwell Health)
- Plainview Hospital
- Syosset Hospital
- Long Island Jewish Medical Center
An Interview With Dr. Scarantino
How long have you worked at The Woman’s Health Pavilion?
I joined The Woman’s Health Pavilion in 1999, and since that time, I have been dedicated and working hard to providing women with the attention and care that is often not found in many OB/GYN practices.
What is your work philosophy?
To provide quality health care for women in the 21st century requires a physician who is willing to devote the time and patience to listen to a woman’s needs and attend to her problems–something that many health care providers are not willing to do. I ensure when I see my patients that I couple undivided attention with sound medical judgement; I want to hear what your issues may be and offer you viable solutions, as we travel along your healthcare journey together.
What makes your job rewarding?
Simply speaking, helping women with all of the unique aspects of their healthcare. As a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist, I have spent the past 25 years balancing the care of both the obstetrical and gynecologic aspects of my field. Clearly, for me, the joy of assisting a woman who is pregnant and guiding her through her pregnancy, culminating in the healthy birth of her child/children, had to have been the pinnacle of my professional career. Having delivered over 5,000 babies, I can say that each and every time, it is a joyous experience, and I am privileged to share in a couple’s pregnancy and birthing experience. Now, as I enter the latter half of my professional career, my attention has shifted more to the gynecologic aspects of my field. With the same enthusiasm and attention, I offered my obstetrical patients, I now share that with my non-pregnant patients in helping them with all of their gynecological needs.
What led you to the field of obstetrics and gynecology?
I cannot ignore the impact that being the son of an obstetrician/gynecologist has had upon my life. My father was an exemplary physician and gentleman, and I recognized early in my life how much he cared for his patients and how much they respected him (it is always a joy to meet patients he cared for and children he delivered and have them tell me what a wonderful man and doctor he was). How could I not be drawn to a career such as that! It certainly had an impact upon my career choice and has been complicit in influencing my career path. I strive to and can only hope to be the physician he was and follow the path that he paved for me.
Do you have any special recognition in your field of work?
I have been recognized as an “outstanding physician” by numerous, independent organizations and have been appointed to Clinical Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Hofstra/Northwell School of Medicine, where I instruct both OB/GYN and medical students alike. Currently, I am the only general gynecologist at Northwell- Plainview Hospital performing robotic-assisted, multi and single-site laparoscopic, minimally invasive, benign, gynecologic surgery, utilizing the DaVinci Robotic platform (Nov 2024).
Do you have any special areas of interest in gynecology?
Some areas of interest for me are:
- the adolescent patient, as I steer them through the tumultuous waters of their adolescent years, with all of the attendant hormonal and teen issues they face
- managing abnormal Pap smears
- menstrual cycle irregularities due to hormonal abnormalities or fibroids
- pathology of the upper and lower genital tract
- Assisting women in the transition through perimenopause and into menopause, offering an array of management options such as non-hormonal approaches, traditional HRT, and bio identical hormone replacement choices, including pellet therapy
- advanced robotic, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
During the downtime that I have, I spend it with my beautiful family. I am truly blessed to have a supportive wife and four healthy children to enjoy life and all of its rewards.
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