(L. to r.): Dr. Brahim Ardolic, Dr. Paula Marchetta, Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney, Dr. Stacey Rosen, Dr. Michael Nimaroff, Dr. Dillon Knight, Dr. Mariam Wanees, Dr. Sotirios Kassapidis (back row), and Dr. Daniel Dunham (back row). Photo credit: Northwell Health Northwell Health has opened Women’s Primary and Specialty Care in Astoria, part of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, broadening access to integrated care for women and expanding Northwell’s footprint in Queens. The new multidisciplinary practice, which currently offers obstetrics and gynecology with plans to add primary care and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the coming months, is located at 23-25 31st Street, Suite 301. Northwell Health celebrated the facility’s opening on January 15.
Northwell Health has opened Women’s Primary and Specialty Care in Astoria, part of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, broadening access to integrated care for women and expanding Northwell’s footprint in Queens. The new multidisciplinary practice, which currently offers obstetrics and gynecology with plans to add primary care and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery in the coming months, is located at 23-25 31st Street, Suite 301. The site represents a $635,000 investment in facilities, technology, and clinical services designed to support women’s health at every stage of life.
“At Northwell, we continue to invest in strengthening access to high-quality care across New York City, with a strong focus on meeting the evolving needs of women,” said Brahim Ardolic, MD, executive vice president and president of Northwell’s metro market. “This new location bolsters our presence in Queens and reflects our long-term commitment to delivering patient-centered care throughout the region.”
Spanning more than 3,400 square feet, the facility features six exam rooms, a dedicated procedure room, and an on-site ultrasound suite. Diagnostic capabilities include advanced ultrasound imaging to support timely evaluation and treatment, with infrastructure built to accommodate additional services and programs as the practice grows. Located next door to a Northwell pediatrics practice, the site is designed to support coordinated care for women and families within the community.
“This location integrates multiple aspects of women’s care in a single setting, allowing patients to access a range of services in a more seamless way,” said Michael Nimaroff, MD, senior vice president, executive director of obstetrics and gynecology services at Northwell Health and chair of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwell’s Lenox Hill Hospital. “As the practice grows, it will further integrate specialty and surgical offerings to support continuity, efficiency and better clinical outcomes.”
As part of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health, which includes more than 1,000 experts across 200 locations, the new practice advances Northwell’s systemwide mission to enhance women’s health through coordinated clinical care, research and education.
“The Katz Institute was created to ensure that women’s health is addressed comprehensively and intentionally across our health system,” said Stacey E. Rosen, MD, executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health and senior vice president of women’s health at Northwell. “This new center exemplifies that mission by bringing together leading specialists, advanced technology and thoughtful design to provide women with care that reflects their unique needs and experiences.”