Obstetricians and Gynecologists
An obstetrician-gynecologist is an essential specialist for every woman. Their examinations, consultations, and, if necessary, treatment will help you avoid problems and lead a happy family life.
A gynecologist begins monitoring a girl’s development during puberty and takes all necessary steps to prevent gynecological problems from arising at a young age. An obstetrician-gynecologist manages pregnancy, thereby ensuring the woman’s health and her ability to carry and give birth to a child. This same specialist delivers the baby and plays a vital role in the lives of both the mother and the newborn.
An obstetrician-gynecologist is not only a specialist in their field of medicine but also a sensitive psychologist. Their attention and empathy are crucial for women, as they discuss very intimate aspects of women’s health. A doctor’s professional and personal qualities play a decisive role when it comes to the obstetrician-gynecologist who will deliver the baby.
If you choose to give birth in the U.S. (for example, in Miami), you must decide which specialist will oversee your care and deliver your baby. Making this choice is not easy, even though you will have plenty of information about doctors and clinics.
SunFlowerFamily will take all your preferences into account—including your obstetric history—and provide information about the obstetrician-gynecologists with whom we have established partnerships, along with reviews of their services. Please note that your choice of doctor will determine which clinic you attend, as you will be treated at the clinic where that specialist practices.
Childbirth in the U.S. with doctors:
Faris Hannah
Experience:
37 years
Profile:
He graduated from college in Miami in 1983
Education:
Dr. Hanna specializes in natural childbirth (including after a first cesarean section) and has a low cesarean section rate in her practice.
Skills:
A member of Kiwanis, a global organization dedicated to helping children. He practices at Memorial Regional Hospital.
Olena Biliak
Experience:
22 years
Profile:
An obstetrician-gynecologist from Philadelphia with twenty-two years of experience
Education:
Skills:
Specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of the female reproductive system
Luis E.Gutierrez
Experience:
With over 20 years of experience, a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), and board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Profile:
Акушерство та гінекологія
Education:
1985 – Earned an MD (Doctor of Medicine) from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University and completed his medical residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center.
Skills:
Dr. Luis Gutierrez is a qualified and experienced obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in North Miami Beach. He performs natural deliveries and cesarean sections, manages high-risk pregnancies, and specializes in the treatment of gynecological conditions and reproductive health issues. Dr. Luis E. Gutierrez has repeatedly received awards in the “Patients’ Choice” and “Caring Doctor” categories. Dr. Gutierrez has many patients, and he devotes ample time and attention to every woman who comes in for an appointment. He is supported by an excellent staff. The office staff speaks English, Spanish, and French. Dr. Luis Gutierrez is gaining popularity among Russian-speaking patients. He is affiliated with the following hospitals: Jackson North Medical Center, Hialeah Hospital, and Palm Springs General Hospital.
Steven M. Silvers
Experience:
34 years old, DO (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine), Fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (FACOG)
Profile:
Obstetrics and Gynecology. Affiliated with Aventura Hospital and Medical Center and Mount Sinai Medical Center
Education:
1984 – Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the College of Osteopathic Medicine at Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; 1985 – internship at Southern Medical Center; 1989 – residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami
Skills:
Dr. Steven Silvers has extensive professional experience; over the course of his career, he has delivered approximately 16,000 babies. He worked at Jackson Memorial Hospital and has maintained a practice at Mount Sinai Medical Center for over 25 years. He holds the highest ratings from numerous rating agencies. Patients appreciate him for his ability to listen attentively during appointments and provide clear instructions and guidance, for his punctuality, as well as his amazing sense of humor and unwavering optimism. Many American and Russian celebrities have sought him out specifically for his professional experience and high qualifications. For example, Dr. Steven M. Silvers delivered the babies of Evgeniya Torbinskaya, wife of Russian soccer player Dmitry Torbinsky, and Nicole Ambrazaitis, wife of Ilya Kovalchuk, a hockey player famous in both Russia and the United States. Dr. Steven Silvers managed the pregnancy of American television star, socialite, and model Kourtney Kardashian. Patients from many countries, including Russia, seek care from Dr. Silvers. Appointments at his office are conducted in English and Spanish, and there is Russian-speaking staff available.
Ремберто Сантос
Experience:
Over 20 years of experience, Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG), certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Profile:
Акушерство і гінекологія
Education:
Отримав ступінь MD (Doctor of Medicine) у Гавані, закінчивши University de Ciencias Médicas de la Habana, пройшов інтернатуру в University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine та закінчив резидентуру в 2009 році в University of Miami Jackson Memorial Hospital
Skills:
Dr. Santos’s primary areas of expertise include the treatment of gynecological conditions, abnormal uterine bleeding, and family-centered obstetric care. Dr. Remberto Santos also specializes in minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, as well as cosmetic gynecology. Dr. Remberto Santos is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center and Aventura Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Santos has received many positive reviews for his work. Patients admire his gentle nature and his kind and attentive manner. During childbirth, he listens to the mother’s wishes and constantly monitors the condition of both mother and child. His professional calm instills confidence in patients that everything will turn out well. Reviews also highlight the excellent work of his staff. Dr. Santos speaks Spanish and English.
Alejandro Ferro
Experience:
18 years of experience, member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and member of the International College of Surgeons
Profile:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Education:
Autonomous University of Central America, San José, Costa Rica – Bachelor’s degree with honors (summa cum laude), internship at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, residency at Mercer University, Memorial University Medical Center, Macon, Georgia.
Skills:
While still a student, Alejandro Ferro achieved outstanding results and graduated with honors. Continuing his medical training, he specialized in laparoscopy (a method of endoscopic surgery) and received numerous awards for his professional expertise, including the prestigious Organon Award for “Outstanding Research in Women’s Health,” published in medical journals. Currently, Dr. Alex Ferro works at Barry University and Miami Dade College, and also practices at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach. Dr. Ferro specializes in laparoscopy and minimally invasive surgery of the pelvic organs. Despite his busy schedule, Dr. Alejandro Ferro makes every effort to spend as much time as possible with his family and to travel with his wife and children. He also has interesting hobbies: sport fishing and flying airplanes and helicopters. Dr. Ferro is fluent in English and Spanish; Russian-speaking patients may be accompanied by an interpreter during their appointment.
Roselyn Bonilla
Experience:
22 years old, works at Mount Sinai Medical Center, member of Medical Associates of South Florida
Profile:
22 years old, works at Mount Sinai Medical Center, member of Medical Associates of South Florida
Education:
1987–1991: Studied at New York University, B.A.; 1991–1995: Earned a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; completed an internship and residency at Cooper University Hospital
Skills:
Rosalin Bonilla is not only a highly experienced physician but also a loving mother of two. In her medical practice, she skillfully applies her extensive knowledge as well as her professional and personal experience. Dr. Roselyn has rightfully received the Compassionate Doctor Recognition and the Patients’ Choice Award. Her patients speak very highly of her and are grateful for her kindness and empathy. They value her medical advice, which reflects both her high level of expertise and her feminine understanding. Dr. Roselyn Bonilla has a private practice in Miami Springs.
Nigel A. Spier
Experience:
26 years. From 2008 to 2010, he served as department head at Memorial Regional Hospital; he is currently a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (FACOG)
Profile:
Obstetrics and Gynecology, certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG)
Education:
1991 – Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal (Canada); 1995 – George Washington University (Washington, D.C.)
Skills:
Dr. Nigel Spier has extensive experience and an excellent professional reputation. Many patients highly value his approach and always speak highly of him. What matters to them is not only that Dr. Nigel A. Spier treats gynecological conditions in patients of all ages and manages pregnancies with complex obstetric histories, but also that he is very positive and has a keen understanding of a pregnant woman’s emotional state, always taking an individualized approach. Nigel Spier has received many awards, and he has been honored on multiple occasions for his scientific and clinical achievements—including “Patients’ Choice,” “Compassionate Doctor,” and “Top 10 Doctor.” This official recognition of his merits and patient reviews led to Dr. Spear’s inclusion in the list of the best doctors in the U.S. according to HealthGrades (one of the American rating companies).
LEV D. KANDINOV
Experience:
–
Profile:
Акушер-гінеколог
Education:
Fellow of the American Academy of Obstetrics and Gynecology, the American Association of Laparoscopic Gynecology, and the International Society of Cosmetic Gynecology. Graduate of one of the finest and most prestigious medical schools in the United States, the Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York.
Skills:
An obstetrician-gynecologist who is not only skilled at professionally delivering babies of any complexity but also assists couples with pregnancy planning, as he provides counseling for all types of infertility. The doctor’s unique skills and consistently positive attitude worked a miracle—the baby was born naturally from this position, completely healthy and happy. He is the recipient of prestigious medical awards such as the “Patient Choice Award” and the “Most Compassionate Physician Award.”
ALICIA ACON
Experience:
23 years
Profile:
Акушер-гінеколог
Education:
Medical University of Costa Rica. In 1999, she received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. In 2007, she completed her residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas.
Skills:
From 1993 to 1998, the doctor saw patients at her practice in Costa Rica. From 2000 to 2003, she worked as an obstetrician-gynecologist in Costa Rica. In 2007, she moved to Florida, where she worked both in a hospital setting and in private practice. Since 2014, she has been seeing patients at Sunny Medical Center in downtown Sunny Isles Beach. She is highly professional in her work. She is always smiling and empathetic. She speaks several languages. She does not speak Russian, but Russian-speaking patients often understand her even without an interpreter. She is patient-oriented and sociable. In addition to natural childbirth, she performs cesarean sections, specializes in, and is skilled at performing vaginal births after cesarean (VBAC).
MARIANA BUBUCEA
Experience:
–
Profile:
Акушер-гінеколог
Education:
Chisinau Medical University. Completed her residency at Maimonides Medical Center in New York. Taught in the Department of Minimally Invasive Surgery.
Skills:
Dr. Bubuchya has a unique technique she developed based on her surgical experience—an analgesic system that makes the sutures following a cesarean section completely painless. This sets her apart. The doctor favors natural childbirth, but if a cesarean section is medically necessary, she will perform it at the highest professional level. She is fluent in Russian.
ALBERT STARIKOV
Experience:
–
Profile:
Obstetrician-gynecologist. Licensed cosmetic surgeon
Education:
Graduated from the Kaunas Medical Academy and the New York Medical Academy. Member of the American College of Osteopathic Gynecology and Obstetrics.
Skills:
The doctor performs natural births, C-sections, and complicated deliveries, skillfully applying all his expertise in plastic surgery.
SVETLANA MASLYAK
Experience:
25 years
Profile:
An obstetrician-gynecologist of the highest category. A specialist with 25 years of experience
Education:
He holds two medical degrees: one from the Ivano-Frankivsk Medical Academy (1987) and another from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (2005), specializing in “Obstetrics and Gynecology”
Skills:
Dr. Maslyak has received a long list of awards and honors, including: Patients’ Choice Award (2008–2009, 2011–2012, 2015), Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Years – Neighborhood (2014) Hollywood Hills Obstetrician & Gynecologist Top 10 Doctor – City (2014).
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