Polina R. Kagan, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in Rockville Centre, New York, 11570 (2025)

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Polina R. Kagan, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in Rockville Centre, New York, 11570 (3)

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556 Merrick Road Suite 201 Rockville Centre New York, 11570 Show map

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Polina R. Kagan, MD, FACOG, is an obstetrician and gynecologist with 19 years of experience practicing at South Shore Women's Medical Associates in Rockville Centre, New York. In addition, she maintains active privileges at South Nassau Community Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and North Shore University Medical Center. Dr. Kagan received her MD degree from Louisiana State University in 1991 and then trained at Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Nassau County Medical Center. She is certified in OBGYN by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and is an active professional member of the Nassau County Medical Society, the American Medical Association, the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, and the American Medical Association. Dr. Kagan was recognized for 15 Years of Service by the Nassau Community Hospital and was voted Favorite Preceptor at Hofstra Medical School.

Education and Training

Louisiana State University

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology- OBGYN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Precepting to Hofstra Medical School Students -

Awards

  • Recognized for 15 Years of Service, Nassau Community Hospital
  • Favorite Preceptor, Hofstra Medical School

Internships

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Professional Society Memberships

  • Nassau County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopy, American Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Family Time, Travel, Theater, Reading, Relaxing

Favorite professional publications

  • Green Journal

Polina R. Kagan's Practice location

556 Merrick Road Suite 201 -
Rockville Centre, New York 11570

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New patients: 516-255-2044

  • Mon:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tue:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wed:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thu:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Fri:09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Sat:Closed
  • Sun:Closed

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SOUTH NASSAU COMMUNITIES HOSPITALl

ONE HEALTHY WAY OCEANSIDE NY 11572

Head east on Merrick Road 587 ft
Turn right onto Oceanside Road 1467 ft
Turn left onto Nassau Parkway 368 ft
Turn left 285 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

2707 ftSee direction

MERCY MEDICAL CENTERl

1000 NORTH VILLAGE AVENUE ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY 11570

Head west on Merrick Road 302 ft
Turn right onto North Long Beach Road 1.2 mi
Turn left onto De Mott Avenue 4004 ft
Turn right onto North Village Avenue 4700 ft
Turn right 250 ft
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FRANKLIN HOSPITALl

900 FRANKLIN AVENUE VALLEY STREAM NY 11580

Head west on Merrick Road 1.3 mi
Turn right onto Ocean Avenue 3138 ft
Turn left onto Lakeview Avenue 4918 ft
Continue straight onto Franklin Avenue 1.1 mi
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Polina R. Kagan

556 Merrick Road Suite 201 Rockville Centre New York, 11570

Polina R. Kagan, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in Rockville Centre, New York, 11570 (2025)

FAQs

What is the difference between OB-GYN and primary care? ›

Gynecology involves care for all women's health issues. So, an OB-GYN is considered a primary care doctor, but only when it comes to women's health. These doctors focus on pregnancy care, reproductive health, breast health, sexual health and women's preventive care.

Is OB-GYN very competitive? ›

Matching into Obstetrics and Gynecology as a DO is moderately competitive, with a 65% match rate and 16% of spots filled by DO Seniors in the 2022 Match.

Are most gynecologists also obstetricians? ›

Physicians interested in women's healthcare train in both obstetrics and gynecology. Some providers will sub-specialize in either obstetrics or gynecology, but an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, deals with both areas of women's health. Most gynecologists are also obstetricians.

What is the difference between a gynecologist and an obstetrician? ›

Obstetricians do not provide care beyond pregnancy. Gynecologists, on the other hand, do not deliver babies or treat pregnant women. They instead focus on the health of the uterus, the ovaries, the fallopian tubes, and other organs of the female reproductive system.

What is a pregnancy doctor called? ›

Obstetricians. Expand Section. An obstetrician (OB) is a doctor who has special training in women's health and pregnancy. OB doctors specialize in both caring for women during pregnancy and labor and delivering their babies. Some OBs have advanced training in caring for high-risk pregnancies.

Why is Obgyn so hard? ›

The most challenging and rewarding aspects of obstetrics and gynecology: The most challenging part of obstetrics is the dichotomy of emotion you see in any given day. You have a lot of happy medicine, but you also have a lot of very tragic medicine and that may occur in back-to-back patients.

How much does the highest paid Obgyn make? ›

Average Full-Time OBGYN Salary for 2024
  • The highest reported salaries for OBGYN were in the $900,000 - $1,000,000 a year range.
  • The lowest reported salaries for full time OBGYNs were in the $200,000 a year range.
  • The median salary for full-time OBGYNs was $342,000.

What does a gynecologist see? ›

A gynecologist diagnoses and treats issues with female reproductive organs. They deal with all aspects of sexual health like preventive care, cancer screenings and physical exams. Some of the services and tests provided are: Pelvic exams and external genital exams.

Why would a man go to a gynecologist? ›

Gynecologists often provide essential treatment that men cannot easily obtain from other practitioners—for example, high-resolution anoscopy (HRA). The incidence of anal cancer is increasing in both women and men and is especially high in HIV-infected men who have sex with men (5).

What are the symptoms of gynecology problems? ›

Pain or pressure in your pelvis that differs from menstrual cramps. Itching, burning, swelling, redness, or soreness in the vaginal area. Sores or lumps in the genital area. Vaginal discharge with an unpleasant or unusual odor, or of an unusual color.

Does a gynecologist perform surgery? ›

Most OB/GYNs are generalists and see a variety of medical conditions in the office, perform surgery, and manage labor and delivery. Office practice consists of providing women with preventive examinations and other primary care and identifying gynecologic problems.

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