Dr. Elana Kastner, MD, FACOG

Dr. Elana Kastner, MD, FACOG

OB-GYN
635.3 mi · 70 E. Sunrise Highway, Suite 515E, Valley Stream, NY 11581

At a glance

4.74 stars (72 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 18 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Cornell University, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Women's Contemporary Care Associates
2 office locations
4.74
72 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
3.6

Recent reviews

Dr. Kastner is a very welcoming, compassionate & caring person. I never feel rushed when with her. She takes her time during my examination to answer any questions. She is an all around lovely person & Doctor.
Verified patient
Dr kastner has been my ob/gyn for a few years now, shes a great doctor, friendly & makes you comfortable, her nurses , MAs and her PA i saw today are all great, always sweet . Only problem is getting an appointment, but the office and staff are worth it !

Office locations

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Women's Contemporary Care Associates
635.3 mi · 70 E. Sunrise Highway, Suite 515E, Valley Stream, NY, 11581
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Women's Contemporary Care Associates
639.6 mi · 120 Mineola Blvd, Suite 100, Mineola, NY, 11501

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health

Popular visit reasons

Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
OB-GYN Consultation
OB-GYN Follow Up
Pregnancy Follow Up
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
Birth Control / Contraception
OB-GYN Consultation
OB-GYN Follow Up

More about Dr. Elana Kastner, MD, FACOG

Elana Kastner, M.D., is a board-certified obstetrician/gynecologist who practices at Women's Contemporary Care Associates and Winthrop-University Hospital. She has been on the staff of the hospital since 1994 when she graduated from Cornell University Medical College. Her practice consists of pre-conceptual counseling, obstetrics, general gynecology and preventive healthcare. She is fluent in Hebrew and has expertise in the special issues pertaining to Jewish ritual laws of marital intimacy. Dr. Kastner is a diplomate of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. She is a member of the full time faculty where she is involved in teaching resident doctors and medical students and had been the director of the fourth year students' medical subintership for over ten years. Dr. Kastner is active in the North American Society for pediatric and adolescent gynecology, where she has presented poster publications on issues pertaining to young women's health. She has a special interest in adolescent care and frequently lectures in the community about issues pertaining to young adult women. She has been awarded the Patients' Choice Award by the American Registry annually since 2008.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Cornell University, Doctor of Medicine
City University of New York, Queens College (Bachelor's)
Winthrop-University Hospital, Residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Practice

Women's Contemporary Care Associates

Affiliation

NYU Winthrop Hospital

Certifications

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Professional memberships

North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics
Nassau Obstetrical Society

Awards and publications

Patients' Choice Award by the American Registry
"Emergency Peripartum Hysterectomy: Experience at a Community Teaching Hospital" - AJOG
"Preparing Your Daughter For College" - NASPAG Poster Presentation
Patient Choice Award - 2008
"Resection of a cervical mass in an 11 year old"-NASPAG Poster Presentation

Background

Languages spoken

English
Hebrew

Gender

Female

NPI number

#1992798037

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Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.74
Wait time
3.65
Bedside manner
4.85
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Got in quickly. Dr. Kastner answered all questions with her great medical expertise. Very satisfied.
the visit was thorough. i really liked her and will be using her as my obgyn moving forward
Verified patient
Dr. Kastner was very profesional she's an excellent Doctor and would highly recommend her.
Verified patient
She's listens to her patients and she never rush and she makes you feel very comfortable
Verified patient
First time with this dr. Her staff and her made me feel very comfortable. Very pleased!
She was professional and informative. I was very happy with the office and the doctor.
Verified patient
The new office in Valley Stream is great! Plenty of seating and water dispensers.
Have nothing but great things to say about Dr. Kastner, highly recommended!
Verified patient
She is a phenomenal diagnostician & I wouldn't think of seeing anyone else.
Verified patient
She listen to me and spend quality time with me,very warm personality.
Verified patient
She has consistently been one of the best doctors I have ever had.
Verified patient
Really listened and put myself at ease. Very open and honest.
Great doc, made me feel comfortable. Long wait but worth it
Dr. Kastner is a very welcoming, compassionate & caring person. I never feel rushed when with her. She takes her time during my examination to answer any questions. She is an all around lovely person & Doctor.
Verified patient
Disappointed. Long wait time in waiting room when only one other patient was waiting (almost an hour). When I was taken in, I did not get to see Dr. Kastner until the end of my appointment as I was seen by the resident instead for the appointment. I was never asked whether I want the resident to do my appointment. Office was old and practice is in the process of moving in the coming months. Only one bathroom which everyone must wait to use.
I was very comfortable with her and the nurses
Verified patient
Dr kastner has been my ob/gyn for a few years now, shes a great doctor, friendly & makes you comfortable, her nurses , MAs and her PA i saw today are all great, always sweet . Only problem is getting an appointment, but the office and staff are worth it !
The staff at dr. kasters office is beyond helpful, I had quite a few issues with my insurance company and getting my RX taken care of, and the staff was so helpful and took care of everything for me. i couldn't be more greatful. and Dr. Kastner is very nice and helpful. couldn't be happier.
Verified patient
Dr. Kastner is great. However, she is way to busy/over booked. Unfortunately her staff is busy/rude and unhelpful. So the combination is just a bad experience. Especially well you are dealing with such a delicate topic of your body.
Dr Kastner is professional and empathic. The staff is helpful and welcoming. The wait in her office is way too long. I will have to request the very earliest appointment possible in the future. If an office is running more than 45 minutes late a patient should be informed
My visit with Dr. Kastner was great! She was very thorough, courteous and took the time to explain everything. The office was very streamlined in terms of filling out paperwork and getting everything in the system. The wait was a little long to be seen, but well worth the wait. Would definitely recommend her to anyone!
Verified patient
Extremely professional yet personable. Dr. Kastner is easy to talk to yet keeps a professional atmosphere during the entire visit. It's easy to trust someone with your feminine and overall well being when they're as passionate and genuine as Dr. Kastner.
Verified patient
Great Atmosphere!
Verified patient
Dr. Kastner was thorough and engaging. She welcomed questions and I didn't feel like she was rushing me out of the office to see other patients. I did wait a very long time to be seen though, when there was hardly anyone in the office. I'm hoping it was just circumstantial, as it was my first visit.
I found the staff to be extremely polite & helpful. Dr. Kastner is a warm and wonderful person. She answered all of my questions - I never felt rushed while speaking to her. She has a very reassuring and calming demeanor. I would highly recommend her to all of my friends.
Verified patient
She was friendly. She was not rushed, she listened patiently to me and answered all my questions. She asked about my life outside of my reason for the visit. This tells me she cares and sees me as a person, not just a patient!
She's amazing, been seeing her for years :-)
Verified patient
Dr. Kastner was extremely professional and warm. She made me feel very comfortable and answered all the questions that I had. I am definitely going back to her! I highly recommend her.
Verified patient
Highly recommend!
Verified patient
awsome doctor very thorough. didnt feel rushed at all. she took her time to answer all my questions. made me feel very comfertable and was very understanding.
She seems pleasant enough, though I only got out of there 2 hours after my appointment time, and only about 12 minutes out of that was spent with the doctor.
Always fantastic!
Verified patient
Good..very thorough. My only complaint would be the wait time...it was long and the visit in total was 2 hours. I was expecting a longer visit for a first appointment but not this long.
I have been seeing Dr. Kastner for 8+ years and I love her as a doctor! She is patient, understanding, and has always been a wonderful doctor!
Such a great doctor. Very caring and involved.
Verified patient
As a new client of Dr. kastner, i am pleased to say that i had an amazing visit, the staff is awesome and Dr Kastner was very welcoming and amazing. Thank you for a great visit
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Frequently asked questions

Which hospital is Dr. Elana Kastner affiliated with?

Dr. Elana Kastner is affiliated with NYU Winthrop Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Elana Kastner work with?

Dr. Elana Kastner works with Women's Contemporary Care Associates.

Where is Dr. Elana Kastner's office located?

Dr. Elana Kastner has 2 office locations, including in Valley Stream and Mineola, view full addresses on Dr. Kastner's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Elana Kastner have?

Dr. Elana Kastner is certified by American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

What languages does Dr. Elana Kastner speak?

Dr. Elana Kastner speaks English and Hebrew.

How do patients rate Dr. Elana Kastner in reviews?

72 patients have reviewed Dr. Elana Kastner. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.74/5. They have a 4.85/5 rating for bedside manner and a 3.65/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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