Makoto Tokiwa, MD
Overview
Makoto Tokiwa, MD practices all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology, including management of low-risk pregnancy, annual screening, colposcopy, family planning, and benign gynecologic surgery (including minimally invasive surgery). She received her medical degree in Japan from Yamagata University School of Medicine then moved to New York and completed her residency at NYU Medical Center, where she received awards for surgical excellence and compassionate patient care. Dr. Tokiwa is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care to all of her patients in all aspects of women’s health.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Birth Control
- Contraceptive Care
- Family Planning
- Gynecologic Exams
- Gynecology
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertions
- Irregular Periods/Menstrual Cycles
- Menopause
- Miscarriage
- Obstetrical Care
- Obstetrics
- Pap Smear
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Care
- Routine Gynecologic Care
- Sexually Transmitted Infections
Academic Appointments
- Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Languages
- Japanese
Gender
- Female
Schedule an Appointment
Virtual Visits/Telehealth
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Phone Appointments
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Aetna
- Aetna Signature Administrators
- EPO
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- NYP Employee Plan
- NY Signature
- POS
- PPO
- Student Health
Cigna
- EPO
- Great West (National)
- HMO
- 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
- PPO
Local 1199
- Local 1199
MagnaCare (National)
- MagnaCare
Medicare
- Railroad
- Traditional Medicare
Multiplan
- Multiplan
Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom
- Liberty
RiverSpring
- Special Needs
UnitedHealthcare
- Compass (Exchange)
- Empire Plan
- HMO
- Medicare Managed Care
- POS
- PPO
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MD, Yamagata University School of Medicine
- Internship: Tohoku Kosai Hospital (Japan),
- Residency: Tohoku Kosai Hospital (Japan)
- Residency: 2017 New York University Langone Medical Center
- Residency: 2017 Bellevue Hospital Center
Board Certifications
- Obstetrics and Gynecology