Laura Dhariwal, MD
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Overview
Dr. Laura Dhariwal is a Urogynecologist and clinical assistant professor practicing at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She received her medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and her fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery with Morristown Medical Center. Dr. Dhariwal is active in / member of American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS), American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists AAGL and American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology ACOG. Her professional interests focus on robotic and vaginal reconstruction, expedited recovery after surgery, and surgical outcomes research. She has an interest in urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, vaginal and robotic surgery, interstitial cystitis, recurrent urinary tract infections and pelvic pain. She is double board-certified in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology. In addition, she serves as a peer reviewer on the editorial team for The Urogynecology scientific journal. She was recently honored with the Fellow Achievement Award for Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and The Golden Speculum Award for her contributions to teaching OBGYN students and residents.
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at CUMC
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Affinity Health Plan
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Amida Care
- Special Needs
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Emblem/GHI
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Emblem/HIP
- ConnectiCare
- EPO
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
- Select Care (Exchange)
- Vytra
Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- PPO
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
Fidelis Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Healthfirst
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Leaf (Exchange)
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
MVP Health Care
- Child/Family Health Plus
- Essential Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid Managed Care
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicaid (Community Plan)
- Medicare Managed Care
- Oxford Freedom
- Oxford HMO
- Oxford Liberty
- POS
- PPO
VNSNY CHOICE
- Medicare Managed Care
- SelectHealth
- Special Needs
WellCare
- Medicaid Managed Care
- Medicare Managed Care
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical School
- Residency: OBGYN - Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hofstra University
- Fellowship: OBGYN - Female Pelvic Med & Reconstructive Surgery, Atlantic Health System
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Female Pelvic Med & Reconstructive Surgery
Honors & Awards
- 2023: “Golden Speculum Award.” Faculty award presented by graduating resident class; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2019-2020: Fellow Achievement Award; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2016-2017: Resident Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery
- 2016-2017: Chief resident; Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 2015-2016: Resident Teaching Award
- 2011, 2012: SUNY Downstate Research Fellowship Award
- 2011-2012: SUNY Downstate Research for Matriculation Award
- 2005-2010: New York City Merit/Peter Vallone Academic Scholarship Award