Hemashi K. Perera, MD

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Specialties
Obstetrics and Gynecology, more

Locations and Appointments


ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown

51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019
US

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
US
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Insurances Accepted


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    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Great West (National)
    POS
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    POS
    Select Care (Exchange)
    Vytra
    HMO
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    Local 1199
    NYP Employee Plan
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    Essential Plan
    Compass (Exchange)
    HMO
    POS
    PPO
    Empire Plan
    Oxford Liberty
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Special Needs
    SelectHealth
    World Trade Center Health Plan
    Student Health
    Aetna Signature Administrators
    NY Signature
    EPO
    Medicare Managed Care
    Great West (National)
    POS
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    POS
    Select Care (Exchange)
    Vytra
    HMO
    Medicare Managed Care
    PPO
    Local 1199
    NYP Employee Plan
    Railroad
    Traditional Medicare
    Multiplan
    Essential Plan
    Compass (Exchange)
    HMO
    POS
    PPO
    Empire Plan
    Oxford Liberty
    Oxford Freedom
    Oxford HMO
    Special Needs
    SelectHealth
    World Trade Center Health Plan

About Hemashi K. Perera, MD


Dr. Perera is an obstetrician/gynecologist providing prenatal care and a wide range of gynecological services. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Perera received her training in OB/GYN at the Columbia University Medical Center. Her positive experiences during training led her to join the faculty at Columbia. Dr. Perera was drawn to obstetrics and gynecology as she enjoys providing thorough primary and preventative care to women of all ages and patient centered prenatal and obstetric care. She has a special interest in resident and medical student education and received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation's Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. She is proficient in Spanish.


Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Specialties & Expertise

  • Abnormal Pap Smear
  • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
  • Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
  • Birth Control
  • Contraceptive Care
  • Family Planning
  • Female Pelvic Pain
  • General Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Biopsy
  • Gynecologic Exams
  • Gynecologic Hormonal Disorders
  • Gynecologic Infection
  • Gynecological Problems
  • Gynecology
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD)
  • Intrauterine Device (IUD) and Contraceptive Implant Placements and Removals
  • Menopause
  • Obstetrical Care
  • Obstetrics
  • Pap Smear
  • Pap Smear For Cervical Cancer Screening
  • Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Care
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Routine Gynecologic Care
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Uterine Fibroid
  • Uterine Fibroid Embolization
  • UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)

Education

  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
  • Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C

Leadership, Titles & Positions

  • Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

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