Hemashi K. Perera, MD

Specialties:
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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Credentials & Experience

Overview

Dr. Perera is an obstetrician/gynecologist providing prenatal care and a wide range of gynecological services. Educated at the University of Pennsylvania and the Columbia University's College of Physicians and Surgeons, Dr. Perera received her training in OB/GYN at the Columbia University Medical Center. Her positive experiences during training led her to join the faculty at Columbia. Dr. Perera was drawn to obstetrics and gynecology as she enjoys providing thorough primary and preventative care to women of all ages and patient centered prenatal and obstetric care. She has a special interest in resident and medical student education and received the Arnold P. Gold Foundation’s Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award. She is proficient in Spanish.

Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated

Abnormal Pap Smears
Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Birth Control
Contraceptive Care
Family Planning
Female Pelvic Pain
Gynecological Problems
Gynecologic Biopsy
Gynecologic Exams
Gynecologic Hormonal Disorders
Gynecologic Infection
Gynecology
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertions
Menopause
Obstetrical Care
Obstetrics
Pap Smear
Pap Smear For Cervical Cancer Screening
Pre-Pregnancy Counseling
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Care
Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
Routine Gynecologic Care
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Uterine Fibroid
Uterine Fibroid Embolization

Academic Appointments

Assistant Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology at CUMC

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Languages

Spanish

Gender

Female

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Phone Appointments

New and Existing Patients: (646) 317-4802

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Location(s)

ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
51 West 51st Street

New York, NY 10019



Phone: (646) 317-4802



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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue

New York, NY 10032



Phone: (646) 317-4802



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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

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

Credentials & Experience

Education & Training

MD, 2009 Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency: NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
Residency: 2013 NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical C

Board Certifications

Obstetrics and Gynecology