Laura Dhariwal, MD

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accepting New Patients
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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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)

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
1111 Westchester Avenue
White Plains, NY 10604
Disabled Accessible

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

*Before your appointment, please contact the doctor’s office or your insurance provider to verify that your insurance is accepted. This list of insurances can change, and the insurance plans listed may not be accepted at all office locations for this provider.

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