Dr. Evelyn Minaya M.D.

Media Releases

Get to know Obstetrician-Gynecologist Dr. Evelyn Minaya, who serves patients in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

In practice for more than two decades, Dr. Minaya is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist who serves as the Vice President of Women Caring For Women in Tinton Falls, New Jersey. Specializing in women’s health care, she believes in empowering women with knowledge about their bodies and enjoys spending time with her patients, ranging from the ages of 12 to 101.

Throughout her academic career, Dr. Minaya earned her medical degree from the SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in New York City, New York in 1990. She then went on to complete her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at The Brooklyn Hospital Center before going into private practice. 

The doctor is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, which is a non-profit organization that provides board certification for practicing obstetricians and gynecologists in the United States and Canada. 

With a passion for her field, Dr. Minaya is an active member of her community, donating her time to lecture at local high schools, women’s groups, and other healthcare venues. She mentors high school students who are interested in the medical field, serves as one of the Honorary Chairs for Breast Cancer Awareness for the Meridian System, and writes for Sharecare.com and FoxImag online magazine. She is also a medical contributor for FoxNews, HeadLineNews, CNN, The Dr. Oz Show, and The Dr. Steve Show, as well as has appeared on the Mike and Juliet Show, The O’Reilly Factor, and The Dr.Oz Show. 

Obstetrics and Gynecology is the medical specialty that encompasses the two subspecialties of obstetrics (covering pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period) and gynecology (covering the health of the female reproductive system – vagina, uterus, ovaries, and breasts). An obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, is a healthcare professional who specializes in female reproductive health. 

Among her various achievements, Dr. Minaya is the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), On-Time Doctor Award (2015, 2016, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2013, 2014, 2015, 2018). 

Born and raised in New York, she is happily married with two children. 

Recommended Articles

• Is Ovarian Cancer Terminal?

  Let’s answer the question first: It depends on the stage of the disease. There are four stages of ovarian cancer, and the third and fourth are the most dangerous. The bad thing is that most cases of ovarian cancer are diagnosed in the later stages of the disease, when little can be done to save...

• What OB-GYNs Wish Their Patients Knew about Ovarian Cancer

  There are numerous things OB-GYN providers want their patients to know about ovarian cancer.For instance, that it is somewhat rare, but deadly. It ranks 5th in cancer deaths among women. Due primarily to the diagnostic issues noted below, about 70% of women are unfortunately in the most advanced...

• Sandra Lee, Breast Cancer Survivor, Wants You to be Neurotic About Your Health

  October is referred to in the United States as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In honor of the annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness of the disease, Sandra Lee’s documentary short - “RX Early Detection: A Cancer Journey with Sandra Lee” - is filled with wry humor, tears, and...

• Is Syphilis an STD?

  What is an STD?Sexually transmitted disease, or commonly known as STD, is a type of disease that gets transmitted through sexual contact. AIDS caused by the HIV virus is a primary example of a sexually transmitted disease. Most STDs do not have any obvious symptoms at the beginning, aside from the...

• What Exactly Is an Orgasm?

  An orgasm is the peak of sexual excitement in both men and women. It is often stimulated by genital pleasure and followed by an ejaculation in men. Sometimes, orgasm is called climaxing or coming. The heart beats faster and breathing gets heavier and quicker when you have an orgasm.In women, orgasms...

• Are All Medications Safe During Pregnancy?

  During pregnancy, it's important to think twice before popping a pill without consulting with your doctor first. Although some pills are non-prescription medications — and are readily available and convenient — it is always better to discuss taking any type of medication or pill with your...