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Specialty:
Gynecology Urogynecology/Pelvic Surgery
Dr. Barry Schlafstein graduated cum laude from Cornell University. He received his medical degree from The University of Miami School of Medicine, earning admission to the elite AOA medical honor society. Dr. Schlafstein completed his internship, residency and chief residency in gynecology and obstetrics at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Schlafstein is a board certified Diplomate of The American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has sub-specialty board certification in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology), becoming one of the first physicians in the nation to achieve board certification status as an OB/GYN sub-specialist in urogynecology. In 2021, he fulfilled all the requirements set forth by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and obtained certification for focus practice designation in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery.
Dr. Schlafstein has been in practice for more than 20 years and has devoted his professional life to understanding and treating the unique gynecologic needs of women. He has performed more 3D laproscopic hysterectomies than anyone in the nation. He also has special interests in bio identical hormone replacement and minimally-invasive gynecologic surgeries.
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