Natalie Semenyuk
Himabindu G. Reddy
Dr. Reddy’s clinical focus is on complex gynecology. She treats patients with abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, benign ovarian masses, and pelvic pain. Her clinical interests include laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy and vaginal surgery.
Dr. Reddy’s research is focused on quality improvement in the area of surgical outcomes, with a focus on reduction of surgical site infections after gynecologic surgery.
<p>Himabindu Reddy, MD, MPH, is an attending physician and Assistant Professor in obstetrics & gynecology and women’s health at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Reddy’s clinical focus is in complex gynecology. She treats patients with abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis, benign ovarian masses and pelvic pain. Her clinical interests include laparoscopy, robotic surgery, hysteroscopy and vaginal surgery.</p><p>After completing her Bachelor of Arts in biology and anthropology at Washington University, Dr. Reddy attended Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, earning her Masters of Public Health in 2014, She studied medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine, earning her Doctor of Medicine in 2016. Dr. Reddy then began her postgraduate training, completing a four-year integrated residency program in obstetrics and gynecology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital, taking on the role of administrative chief resident in her final year. She then came to Montefiore Einstein to complete a fellowship in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in 2022.</p><p>Dr. Reddy’s research is focused on quality improvement in the area of surgical outcomes, with a focus on reduction of surgical site infections after gynecologic surgery. She is also involved in research related to improving the patient experience before and during surgery. Dr. Reddy’s work has been published in peer-reviewed journals, book chapters and review articles, and shared through abstracts and invited presentations.</p><p>Dr. Reddy is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She is a member of several professional societies including the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists and the Society of Gynecologic Surgeons.</p>
Kari M. Plewniak
Dr. Plewniak’s clinical focus is the gynecologic care of women. She primarily treats women with abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Her clinical interests include laparoscopy, robotics, hysteroscopy in the office and surgical teaching.
Dr. Plewniak’s research has been focused on the patient experience leading up to and after surgery as well as approaches to optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
<p>Kari M. Plewniak, MD, is Attending Physician at Montefiore and Assistant Professor at our Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Plewniak’s clinical focus is the gynecologic care of women. She primarily treats women with abnormal bleeding, fibroids, endometriosis and pelvic pain. Her clinical interests include laparoscopy, robotics, hysteroscopy in the office and surgical teaching.</p><p>After receiving her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester in 2008, Dr. Plewniak attended Albert Einstein College of Medicine, receiving her Doctor of Medicine in 2013. For her postdoctoral training, she completed a four-year residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in 2017, followed by a two-year fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center in 2019.</p><p>Dr. Plewniak’s research has been focused on the patient experience leading up to and after surgery as well as approaches to optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction. She has produced several book chapters, and her research findings have been published in reviewed publications.</p><p>Dr. Plewniak received the Louis Burke Award for Excellence in Colposcopy in 2017. In 2018 and 2019, she received the Leo Davidoff Society Award for excellence in medical student education. She is board certified and a member of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists.</p>
Susan E. Pesci
Mark D. Levie
Angela E. Gonzalez
Jessica M. Atrio
<p>Dr. Atrio is a board certified obstetrician gynecologist at Montefiore and Albert Einstein College of Medicine. She is a the Director of the Fellowship in Complex Family Planning, Vice Chair of Research and Clinical Teaching Professor for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She completed her undergraduate degree at Columbia University, medical degree at New York University, residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, as well as, a Masters of Science in Biostatistics and Epidemiology and a Family Planning Fellowship at the University of Southern California. She joined the Montefiore-Einstein faculty in 2013. She has a keen interest in translational research, contraception for medically complex patients, safe abortion provision, and the gynecologic care of HIV positive women. She is dedicated to patient advocacy and the optimization of safe patient outcomes.</p>
Complex Family Planning
Dr. Atrio has a keen interest in translational research, contraception for medically complex patients, and the gynecologic care of HIV positive women.
<p>Jessica Maria Atrio, MD, MSc, is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and Associate Professor at Montefiore and Albert Einstein School of Medicine in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health. Dr. Atrio is the Associate Vice Chair of Research, Associate Fellowship Director in Complex Family Planning, and a member of the Einstein Institutional Review Board.</p><p>Dr. Atrio graduated from Columbia University with her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She completed her Medical Degree at the New York University School of Medicine, residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine as well as, a Masters of Science inBiostatistics and Epidemiology and a Family Planning Fellowship at the University of Southern California. She joined the Montefiore-Einstein faculty in 2013.</p><p>Dr. Atrio has a keen interest in translational research, contraception for medically complex patients, and the gynecologic care of HIV positive women. She is the author of many peer review publications and a reviewer for several academic journals. Her research has contributed to regional and international guidelines. She has received accolades and awards for her commitment to medical education and trainee mentorship. Dr. Atrio is the Principle Investigator for industry, grant and federally sponsored clinical investigations, including the <a href="https://www.nichd.nih.gov/research/supported/cctn" target="_blank">Clinical Contraceptive Trial Network</a>. </p><p>Dr. Atrio serves on regional and national committees for professional societies and public health entities, including the New York State Department of Health, Society of Family Planning, and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She is dedicated to patient advocacy and the optimization of safe patient outcomes.</p>