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Lily Wong, MD - Reception Area

Lily Wong, MD

4.5(90 reviews)
3.7 mi•Upper East Side

Color me impressed…read more I do have a regular gynecologist at Juno Medical in Harlem, but I was referred to Lily Wong after going to the CityMD on 50th & 2nd for an urgent women's health matter that they couldn't address, despite advertising gynecologic services at that site. (That...that is another story and perhaps another Yelp review. Ha!) I won't go into full details on my condition, but I am immunocompromised and have been since 2008. When I went to the CityMD to address my condition, I showed the physician my issue, but also noted to him that I was experiencing issues that manifest in me when I have a systemic infection: I was feeling lightheaded, had waves of nausea and little appetite, and felt general malaise. After 13 years, I've learned symptoms of my infections pretty well! I occasionally, but not always, run a fever as well. They ran vitals on me and did not draw blood, only did a urine test. My doctor concluded that since my uranalysis was normal, I didn't have a fever, and that I was lightheaded but not fully dizzy, that I was "fine", but would refer me to Dr. Wong for follow-up. I kept advocating for myself because I didn't want to end up in an emergency room if I really had an infection, but all they said is that they'd refer me. I felt my concerns fell on deaf ears. *sigh* When I arrived at Dr. Wong's office a few days later - by that time, I was feeling much better symptoms-wise, but was still dealing with my women's health issue overall which I thought was the source of my potential infection - I was grateful. The office was bright & clean, COVID-protection measures were in place, and all staff - both front desk and clinical - were too kind. What impressed me most was that Dr. Wong took care to read the notes I sent in prior to my visit. As someone that is asplenic - i.e. I have no spleen - she was asking me questions about my blood work, how my platelet levels were, and if I took any additional medications regarding my asplenia. I really took to heart that she asked me these questions, as my asplenia is usually just a passive note that is *not* followed up on by other doctors outside of my PCP. I'm really glad she asked me those questions out of genuine concern. She took my concerns about infection seriously as well & checked the issue; if I had an infection, it likely resolved by the time I made it to her office, but she gave me a thorough examination, gave me a few in-office and at-home options to treat it, and I felt both physical and mental relief after seeing her. Just to be taken seriously after my less - than - stellar CityMD experience took a weight off of my chest. Sure enough, I followed her at-home instructions for treating my issue, and it resolved within days. Thanks to Dr. Wong and her staff! Even if this is my only experience with her, I would highly recommend her to those looking for a regular gynecologist!

Condescending and seemed annoyed at being asked questions. Absolutely would not recommend.read more

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Pure OBGYN

Pure OBGYN

4.1(233 reviews)
1.7 mi•Flatiron
Available by appointment
Certified professionals

All the office staff was so kind and accommodating. Some unexpected issues on my end came up and…read morethe front staff were extremely understanding and helped me. The nurses and dr went above and beyond during my appt. They answered all my questions and never made me feel like I was asking too much or a bother. They took their time dirong my procedure and even provided comfort during the painful parts. 20 out of 10!!!! They treated me like a person not just a patient.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my experience with Pure OBGYN's billing department was…read moreincredibly frustrating. I went in for a pelvic pain/endometriosis visit and during the appointment was told I was overdue for my annual exam, so preventive services were completed at the same time. What was never proactively communicated was that this would result in multiple separately billed visits and hundreds of dollars in unexpected patient responsibility. After seeing the high-level claims in my insurance portal, I requested an itemized statement and billing/coding information from Lizaveta, the billing coordinator, so I could understand the charges submitted to my insurance. Instead, this turned into an exhausting back-and-forth where the requested information was repeatedly not provided. My issue is the lack of transparency, lack of proactive communication regarding billing implications, and how unnecessarily difficult it was to obtain basic billing documentation. As someone with endometriosis who unfortunately has extensive experience navigating healthcare billing and insurance, this was a simple request made unnecessarily difficult. While I have liked the doctors I've seen at Pure OBGYN, my interactions with the billing department have unfortunately left me with a very negative impression of the practice overall. Because of this experience, I would actively advise any friends, family, or other patients reading this from being seen at this practice.

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Pure OBGYN

4.2(619 reviews)
3.4 mi•Prospect Heights, Park Slope
Locally owned & operated
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Great! Super fast and considerate. Really kind and welcoming !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it will be…read morecoming back

I had been searching for an OB-GYN for quite some time when I came across PureOBGYN. I was…read morespecifically interested in meeting with a midwife and had the pleasure of booking an appointment with Dr. Ferin. It is rare to encounter a provider who demonstrates the level of humility, patience, and compassion that she did. I truly felt heard throughout my appointment and never once felt rushed so that she could move on to the next patient. She was warm and personable, and she took the time to connect with me beyond the immediate reason for my visit. Dr. Ferin carefully walked me through everything, discussed multiple treatment options, and reassured me that I remained in control of my body and healthcare decisions. She created a genuinely safe and comfortable environment during what can be an incredibly vulnerable experience. I also had my blood drawn by Alexis, who was equally wonderful. Because I tend to feel faint during bloodwork, she talked me through the entire process and helped me feel at ease. She was personable, professional, and kind, and completed the blood draw quickly and painlessly without causing any irritation. I would highly recommend PureOBGYN to anyone in the area looking for attentive, compassionate care and a truly personalized experience.

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Nettle Wellness

Nettle Wellness

5.0(25 reviews)
4.5 mi•Bedford Stuyvesant

I could never thank Jo and Jenna enough for their care, expertise, and wisdom, and for enabling me…read moreto have the home birth of my dreams, and I don't know anyone who is more competent and talented at their work than the Nettle team. They made great recommendations for me when we passed 40 weeks, then 41 weeks, with still no sign of the baby coming. During labor, which was surprising and fast, Jo stayed calm and grounded as she unwrapped the cord around the baby's neck and gave her immediate care she needed to take her first breaths. It might have been a terrifying situation for others, but Jo handled it with unreal expertise. I also had a difficult first few weeks postpartum, and I was deeply held and supported by both Jo and Jenna. I am so grateful that I chose Nettle. I truly believe that my birth experience would have been much worse had I worked with any provider besides Nettle.

Nettle came to us from a trusted recommendation and we have already passed it along to everyone we…read moreknow starting their birthing journey. We are forever grateful for Jo and Jenna's thoughtful and enthusiastic care and support. Every visit, phone call, text, etc was always particular and intimate to our own story while being backed by informed, professional advice and conversation. From billing support to postpartum visits in their new gorgeous office, Nettle made this process easy in a medical landscape that can often be so opaque and overwhelming. As a sporadic doula, I'm lucky enough to have been present at several births and they offer a level of care that I didn't know existed. We were fortunate to have an incredible home birth in our barely one bedroom apartment and throughout felt supported but empowered, nurtured but independent. From the first meeting we knew it was the only way, and they were there for us every step. Both pre and post natal care (not to mention labor and birth support) were approached with attentiveness, warmth, and joyful tenderness. I've carried their philosophy with me into parenthood and find myself asking WW(Jo/Jenna)D for decisions beyond the health of our baby girl and myself. Their sage advice and general outlook on all things birthing and beyond offer a lovely bedrock for this new phase. Briefly, we cannot recommend them highly enough. We love you Jo and Jenna and the whole Nettle crew!

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Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology - Dr. Karen Kwei

Bayard Street Obstetrics & Gynecology

3.2(85 reviews)
0.5 mi•Chinatown

I had a Hysteroscopy with Dr. Roland Nyein. He was thorough with each step of the process. He is a…read moregentle person and very knowledgeable. The most important thing for me was that I was very comfortable and the procedure was PAINLESS. I would recommend BAYARD offices to anyone. The staff is also very prompt and courteous. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH....

This is a very late review considering I gave birth to my first child in 2022 but I thought this…read morewas still a very necessary experience to share. I actually called to make an appointment for another day but they told me there was availability today at 2:45 PM. They said, "don't be late". So I wasn't. I left work, thinking I can be back soon. Long and behold, I waited for 4 hours before I was able to see a doctor. I did not get back to work until the work day was over! My pregnancy at the time was very stressful for me. I was constantly spotting, was passing blood clots and was straight up bleeding later on in the game. Mind you, one of my clots had me thinking that I lost my baby -- it was the size of a golf ball. The doctorS were pretty dismissive about my spotting situation and did not even try looking into it. So many of my friends and even my sister was asking me -- why didn't they send you in for a scan or send you to a specialist to try figuring out what was wrong? It was only later on when I was straight up bleeding that they took me seriously and sent me over to the hospital to get a steroid shot since it was then much closer to my due date. Some time later it was finally time to deliver the baby. I was thankful to Dr. Karen that she decided to keep me at the hospital because the nurse was thinking about sending me away since she did not believe that my water broke (it did). However, it was a different doctor that did the delivery. It was a very fast delivery. I only pushed for about 5 minutes. Unfortunately, I think they screwed up the stitching on me. I had this weird, uncomfortable and sometimes even painful skin hanging on me until my new doctor from another clinic assisted with my second pregnancy (so glad that I decided to go elsewhere).

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Spring Ob/Gyn

Spring Ob/Gyn

2.5(237 reviews)
0.6 mi•SoHo

First timer! My roommate recommended after coming for years and having her own gyno issues, she…read morealways had positive things to say. My former gyno I had for 5 years before she retired so finding someone I like and trust is BIG deal. Wait time was fast even though they were busy. I needed an ultrasound and stressed I'm late for another engagement and they moved me up (never heard of in NYC). I was seen by Rachel Bale. She was very friendly and made me feel comfortable for a first-time meeting. She was also encouraging, supportive, and open to communicate. The nurse and imaging staff were also very friendly and time efficient.

AWFUL. I booked an appointment with Dr. Maldonado as she is on the menopause provider list months…read moreago -- my appointment is now less than a month away. As many women are experiencing, I've gotten the runaround from traditional GYNs and my life is unraveling due to perimenopause. I get a text message this AM that my appointment has been rescheduled with an NP at a different time. I booked a nationally renowned menopause expert and they wanted to shuffle me off to a nurse practitioner. I called the office and there is no availability except for one time in the middle of the day and the doctor's calendar is unavailable for March as of yet. "Nothing we can do." It is so demoralizing and disappointing that other women treat women this way. I'm going to have to go back to the drawing board and wait months once again. ABSOLUTELY HEARTLESS.

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Vanessa Pena, M.D. - obgyn - Updated November 2026

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