Said S Saab, MD, MED

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Accepting New Patients
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Overview

Dr. Said S. Saab is an assistant professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. He is a native Spanish speaker, born and raised in Havana, Cuba until 1998 when his family immigrated to the United States. After completing his undergraduate degree at Emory University, Dr. Saab attended New York University School of Medicine and later completed his residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He completed a master of philosophy (M.Phil.) at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, and a master of education (M.Ed.) in the Health Professions at Johns Hopkins School of Education, where he is adjunct faculty of health professions education. Dr. Saab provides general obstetric and gynecologic clinical care. His research focus is medical student and resident education, with a particular interest in assessments and evaluations.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

  • Abnormal Pap Smear
  • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
  • Amenorrhea
  • Colposcopy
  • Contraceptive Care
  • Family Planning
  • General Gynecology
  • Gynecologic Biopsy
  • Gynecologic Exams
  • Gynecologic Hormonal Disorders
  • Gynecologic Infection
  • LEEP (Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure)
  • Menopause
  • Menstrual Disorders
  • Miscarriage
  • Obstetrical Care
  • Ovarian Cyst
  • Pap Smear
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
  • Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
  • Prenatal Care
  • Routine Gynecologic Care
  • Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Uterine Fibroid
  • UTI (Urinary Tract Infection)
  • Vaginitis

Academic Appointments

  • Assistant Professor of OBGYN at CUMC

Administrative Titles

  • Director, Clerkship in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Gender

  • Male

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Location(s)

161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Phone:
51 West 51st Street
New York, NY 10019

Insurance Accepted

Aetna

  • Aetna Signature Administrators
  • Medicare Managed Care
  • NYP Employee Plan
  • NY Signature
  • Student Health

Affinity Health Plan

  • Medicaid Managed Care

AgeWell

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • Special Needs

Amerigroup of New Jersey

  • New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)

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

Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HealthPlus

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care

Fidelis Care

  • Essential Plan
  • Medicaid Managed Care
  • Medicare Managed Care

Healthfirst

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Leaf (Exchange)
  • Medicare Managed Care

Local 1199

  • Local 1199

MagnaCare (National)

  • MagnaCare

Medicare

  • Railroad
  • Traditional Medicare

Multiplan

  • Multiplan

MVP Health Care

  • Child/Family Health Plus
  • Essential Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid Managed Care

Quality Health Management

  • Quality Health Management

RiverSpring

  • Special Needs

UnitedHealthcare

  • Compass (Exchange)
  • Empire Plan
  • HMO
  • Medicaid (Community Plan)
  • Oxford Freedom
  • Oxford HMO
  • Oxford Liberty
  • POS
  • PPO

VNSNY CHOICE

  • SelectHealth

WellCare

  • Medicare Managed Care
  • New Jersey Services (Medicaid Managed Care)

World Trade Center Health Plan

  • World Trade Center Health Plan

*Please contact the provider’s office directly to verify that your particular insurance is accepted.

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

  • New York University School of Medicine
  • Residency: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology