Laparoscopic Hysterectomy near White Plains, NY

Care Philosophy: The urogynecology team provides expert care to women with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. We begin with an office evaluation and discussion with each patient about her condition and goals, so that we can tailor a treatment approach specifically for her. Our extensive experience enables us to offer patients the full range of the latest evidence-based, surgical and nonsurgical options.

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.

Biography: Pearl J. Lim, MD, is Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC.She is an alumnaof Columbia School of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia School of Public Health and Barnard College. After practicing for 15yearsservicing the Korean-American communityin Queens as an obstetrician and gynecologist, she has joined the General OB/GYN division of ColumbiaDoctors Scarsdale. Her areasof medical interest include adolescent gynecology, preconception counseling, and menopause. Hercare often integrates nutrition and other holistic options. Dr. Lim has been a Westchester residentsince 2005.