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Care Philosophy: Dr. Frey is an established, highly-skilled physician with over 17 years of experience in obstetrics and gynecology. He is well-regarded and active in the community (having mentored the Women's Healthy Summer program, as well as providing free cancer screening for women of underserved areas of the community). Before joining Mount Sinai, Dr. Frey was on faculty at Montefiore Health Center where he served as an attending physician and assistant professor at the Einstein College of Medicine. He is active in educating medical students and residents alike and has been awarded for his research in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Frey takes pride in the bonds built with his patients, and seeks to advance women's care by taking into account the science coupled with the benefits of exercise, personal safety, and proper nutrition.

Biography: Dr. Cassandra Simmons is the Chief of General Obstetrics & Gynecology at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC). In this role, Dr. Simmons directs clinical operations for the division of General Ob/Gyn, with the goal to deliver the highest quality of care to patients. Before joining the faculty at CUIMC, Dr. Simmons practiced as an Ob/Gyn in many states across the country, including California, Georgia, New Jersey, and the New York Metropolitan Area. This diverse breadth of professional experience has given her an idea of what Ob/Gyn care could, and should, look like for patients. Informed by these experiences, Dr. Simmons emphasizes the importance of building trusting patient-provider relationships and improving processes that support continuity of care. In her clinical and administrative roles, Dr. Simmons is passionate about addressing the myriad determinants of health that can shape outcomes for women and their families. Specifically, Dr. Simmons is focused on the accessibility of preventative care as a means for mitigating health disparities among vulnerable populations. Outside of her work at CUIMC, Dr. Simmons is a proud mother of three children.