Fakhry Y. Alexander, MD

Obstetrician & Gynecologist

Dr. Fakhry Y. Alexander is an Obstetrician & Gynecologist in South Richmond Hill, NY with special training and skill in treating ailments of the reproductive system and related bowel, bladder, and urinary systems, as well as managing pregancy and child birthing. As an Obstetrician & Gynecologist, Fakhry Y. Alexander, MD performs blood tests, pelvic exams, uterine and breast cancer screenings, birth control management, and reproductive system surgery. Obstetrics & Gynecology is care of a woman's reproductive health from the onset of puberty through menopause and beyond. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include yeast infections, bacterial infections, irregular menstruation, painful intercourse, discomfort of uterus, genitals, or breasts, infertility, and prolapse of the pelvic organs. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Obstetricians & Gynecologists include annual pap test and pelvic exam, mamogram prescription, infertility treatment, birth control management, tubal ligation (permanent form of birth control), hysterectomy (removal of the uterus), oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries), salpingectomy (removal of the fallopian tubes) or cone biopsy (removal of precancerous cells in the cervix identified during a pap test).

An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.

Reproductive Endocrinologist

Dr. Fakhry Y. Alexander is a Reproductive Endocrinologist in South Richmond Hill, NY with special training and skill in diagnosing and treating disorders of the human reproductive system. As a Reproductive Endocrinologist, Fakhry Y. Alexander, MD performs fertility testing, hormone level evaluation, patient education, diagnosing disorders of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries, and pregnancy testing. Reproductive Endocrinology is a medical sub-specialty of obstetrics and gynecology focused on treating infertility and disorders of human glands related to sexual reproduction. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Reproductive Endocrinologists include infertility, sexually transmitted disease, disorders of the reproductive organs, and causes for previous miscarriage or other pregnancy-related events. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Reproductive Endocrinologists include fertility testing, hormone level testing, pregnancy testing, laparoscopic scar tissue removal, opening blocked fallopian tubes, removing ovarian cysts, fertility counseling, nutritional counseling, and assisted reproductive techniques.

An obstetrician/gynecologist who is capable of managing complex problems relating to reproductive endocrinology and infertility.