Elizabeth Poynor

Based in New York, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor believes in treating patients with the highest level of care and providing comprehensive education and counseling in regards to any procedure they may need. At her private practice, Dr. Poynor serves women with a variety of gynecological needs. As a pelvic surgeon, she treats patients with a wide range of issues, including gynecologic melanoma and various types of cancer. Possessing meticulous attention to detail, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor takes into account many factors when she performs surgery, including cosmetic outcomes, quality of life considerations, and fertility issues.

Well versed in minimally invasive and laparoscopic surgery, Dr. Poynor operates with the intent to help patients return to their normal lives as quickly as possible. If Dr. Elizabeth Poynor feels patients require surgery, she explores the hormonal impact and other contributing factors in order to help them understand all of the benefits and risks. She performs several procedures at her office, including LEEP, colposcopies, urodynamics, and endometrial ablations and biopsies. Her in-hospital procedures include pelvic prolapse surgery and other procedures related to uterine fibroids, vaginal bleeding, and endometriosis. In addition, she offers patients reconstructive and restorative surgery in order to correct common female problems.

At her state-of-the-art facility, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor uses ultrasound imaging featuring Doppler technology and the latest 3D/4D images. All images are interpreted immediately, saving the patient from the need to wait for results. At the office, Dr. Poynor performs saline sonohysterograms and other ultrasound procedures, including sampling of the stenotic cervix and endometrial ablation and dilatation.

Dr. Elizabeth Poynor devotes a part of her practice to genetic testing, which can reveal if a woman remains prone to ovarian, breast, colon, and endometrial cancer. Patients who discover that they are susceptible to these types of cancer can choose from a range of preventive options offered by Dr. Poynor.

In addition, Dr. Elizabeth Poynor takes time out of her busy schedule to purse charitable endeavors. She often volunteers to participate in community projects and serves as Director of a minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellowship program at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. She is also a board member for Sharsheret and Cancer Schmancer Movement.