Dr. Yael Swica, MD
Family Physician
615.0 mi · 30 5th Ave, Suite 1E, New York, NY 10011
At a glance
4.75 stars (16 reviews)
95% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Works at Village Women's Health
Affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
4.75
16 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.8
Recent reviews
First, I have never ever had a doctor offer me a glass of water. That kindness set the tone - Dr. Swica was thorough and didn't dismiss any of my symptoms as "oh that's just aging," she explained why my body was reacting as it was, and set a clear plan to deal with the underlying cause of my symptoms. Her bedside manner was excellent and it was just a bonus that we could relate about our kids.
I commuted over an hour from NJ to see her based on my sister in law raving about her, and it looks like she was right. Thank you Dr. Swica.
January 26, 2017Alia R.Verified patient
Dr Swica is the most attentive Doctor I've ever had. She takes meticulous notes, remembers details from the past during each visit, and thinks flexibly to find optimal treatment for complex bundles of symptoms. She draws on her patients' experiences. For me, stories of other women having memory problems that interfere with their work, writing a book, teaching, making decisions and so on, and learning that estrogen could help , was really encouraging. I am grateful to have my mind and liveliness back.
March 29, 2016Monika G.Verified patient
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Popular visit reasons
Acne
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
General Consultation
Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Migraine
New Patient Visit
Postpartum Depression
Pre-Travel Consultation
Acne
Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam
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More about Dr. Yael Swica, MD
*****Dr. Swica does not accept insurance*****, but will provide a receipt patients can submit to insurance companies for reimbursement for out-of-network care, should your plan have those benefits. Your insurance will cover all lab tests and prescriptions, regardless of whether or not you have out-of network benefits.
Dr. Swica is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at Columbia University/New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and teaches and supervises medical students and residents in Family Medicine at Columbia. After graduating from Albany Medical College, she completed an internship in Internal Medicine at Montefiore Hospital, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, a residency in Family Medicine at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University, and then fellowships in Family Planning and Menopause and Women’s Health, both in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Columbia. Dr. Swica also has a degree in Public Health in Epidemiology from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. She is a graduate of the Bronx High School of Science as well as Columbia College, Columbia University, where she majored in Philosophy, and has a Masters in Theological Studies from the Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University. She is a member of the North American Menopause Society www.menopause.org., the Women’s Mental Health Consortium www.wmhcnyc.org., the Society for Family Planning, and is also a member of the clinical team at the Center for Menopause here in New York.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Albany Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, Montefiore Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Residency in Family Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in Family Planning
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Columbia University Medical Center, Fellowship in Menopause and Women’s Health
Columbia University, Master’s in Public Health
Practice
Village Women's Health
Affiliation
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Professional memberships
North American Menopause Society
Women's Mental Health Consortium
Society of Family Planning
Awards and publications
Clinical team at the Center for Menopause in New York
Warren MP, Richardson O, Chaudhry S, Shu AD, Swica Y, Sims VR, Sloan NL. Quality of life and hypertension after hormone therapy withdrawal in New York City. Menopause. 2013 Apr 8.
Swica Y, Chong E, Middleton T, Prine L, Gold M, Schreiber CA, Winikoff B. Acceptability of home use of mifepristone for medical abortion. Contraception. 2012 Nov 21. doi:pii: S0010-7824(12)00951-1. 10.1016/j.Contraception.2012.10.021. [Epub ahead of print]
Winikoff B, Dzuba, I, Chong E, Goldberg A, Lichtenberg ES, Ball C, Dean G, Sacks D, Crowden W, Swica Y. Extending outpatient medical abortion services through 70 days of gestational age. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2012 Nov;120(5):1070-6.
Swica Y. Treating Osteoporosis. Letter to the Editor. New York Times. Sept 3, 2012.
Swica Y, Raghavan S; Bracken H; Dabash R, Winikoff, B. Review of the literature on patient satisfaction with early medical abortion using mifepristone and misoprostol. Expert Review of Obstretrics and Gynecology, Volume 6, Number 4, July 2011 , pp. 451-468(18).
Swica, Y. Modern methods of abortion. Journal Watch Women’s Health. July 2009.
Blum J, Swica Y. Proposal for the inclusion of misoprostol in the WHO list of essential medicines. Successfully submitted to the 17th WHO Expert Committee on Essential Medicines on behalf of Gynuity Health Projects, March 2009.
Yarnall J, Swica Y, Winikoff. Non-physician clinicians can safely provide first trimester medical abortion. Reproductive Health Matters. 2009 May;17(33):61-9.
Swica Y, Winikoff B. Setting up a medical abortion service for failure. Letter to Editor. Fertility and Sterility. 2009 May;91(5):e25.
Swica Y, Westhoff C. Comparison of serum markers for thrombophilia and autoimmune disease in reproductive age women with and without false positive rapid plasma reagin tests. Am J Reprod Immunol. 2009 Aug;62(2):73-7.
Swica Y. The transdermal patch and the vaginal ring: two novel methods of combined hormonal contraception. Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinics of North America. 2007, Mar;34(1):31-42.
Swica Y, Westhoff, C. Update on new contraceptive choices. J Clinical Outcomes Management. 2006 Aug;13(8):447-455.
Swica Y, Breitbart W. Treating pain in patients with AIDS and a history of substance abuse. Western J Med. 2002 Jan; 176(1):33-9.
Swica Y, Koehler A, Ackerman B. Lies, damn lies, and statistics: why there is no epidemic of melanoma. Dermatopathology: Practical and Conceptual. 2001 Oct/Dec 7(4):347-354.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1740292861
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.75
Bedside manner
4.81
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16 reviews
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Dr. Swica is thorough and kind and knows her stuff. She really helped me manage peri-menopause.
More than 1 year agoEK
Was very happy with the attention to detail Dr. Swica showed and her thoroughness.
More than 1 year agoMO
First, I have never ever had a doctor offer me a glass of water. That kindness set the tone - Dr. Swica was thorough and didn't dismiss any of my symptoms as "oh that's just aging," she explained why my body was reacting as it was, and set a clear plan to deal with the underlying cause of my symptoms. Her bedside manner was excellent and it was just a bonus that we could relate about our kids.
I commuted over an hour from NJ to see her based on my sister in law raving about her, and it looks like she was right. Thank you Dr. Swica.
January 26, 2017Alia R.Verified patient
Dr Swica is the most attentive Doctor I've ever had. She takes meticulous notes, remembers details from the past during each visit, and thinks flexibly to find optimal treatment for complex bundles of symptoms. She draws on her patients' experiences. For me, stories of other women having memory problems that interfere with their work, writing a book, teaching, making decisions and so on, and learning that estrogen could help , was really encouraging. I am grateful to have my mind and liveliness back.
March 29, 2016Monika G.Verified patient
Dr. Swica is extremely knowledgeable in women's health and general medicine. She spent a lengthy amount of time getting to know me and my history asking tons of questions along the way. Knowing I was paying out of pocket she referred to my history to narrow down the blood work we would need to order and really not only saved me money but actually helped me in the right direction to solving my problem. She is also extremely communicative and overall just an awesome Dr specializing in both women's health and general medicine, a one-stop shop so to say :-). Highly recommend seeing her!
More than 1 year agoMeredith K.Verified patient
She spent so much time really getting to know me and my medical history.
She listened enough to realize that there was something simple to be done to help my situation instead of something more complicated and surgical.
August 21, 2015Tamara R.Verified patient
Yael is great. She puts me at ease and I'm really nervous when it comes to doctors. I like that she's active over email and will respond to my questions quickly and thoroughly. I highly recommend her.
More than 1 year agoKS
The visit was thorough in terms of history taking and past & present medical concerns. Dr. Swica took her time and made sure that my questions were answered. She has always made herself available for follow-up questions and/or concerns.
More than 1 year agoVM
I am in menopause and was looking for a doctor who would be sensitive to my concerns. Dr. Swica is that doctor! During my first visit she spent a lot of time with me, taking a careful medical history, and listening to my symptoms with care and compassion. Her physical exam was painless and she did her own blood draw. She helped me more that I had hoped possible. She continues to be concerned about and attentive to my over-all health and care. Follow-up appointments have been easy to schedule. I recommend her without any hesitation!!
More than 1 year agoCS
I enjoyed seeing Dr. Swica. She was very thorough and took the time to answer all of my questions as well as explain anything I didn't understand. She didn't rush, her exams were gentle. She was very focused and attentive!
More than 1 year agoMP
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Which hospital is Dr. Yael Swica affiliated with?
Dr. Yael Swica is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Yael Swica work with?
Dr. Yael Swica works with Village Women's Health.
Where is Dr. Yael Swica's office located?
Dr. Yael Swica's office is located at 30 5th Ave, New York, NY 10011.
Which board certifications does Dr. Yael Swica have?
Dr. Yael Swica is certified by American Board of Family Medicine.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Yael Swica?
Dr. Yael Swica frequently sees patients for Acne, Annual Pap Smear / GYN Exam, General Consultation, New Patient Visit, and Pre-Travel Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Yael Swica on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Yael Swica speak?
Dr. Yael Swica speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Yael Swica in reviews?
16 patients have reviewed Dr. Yael Swica. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.75/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.