Dr. Alexander D. Kofinas M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) | Maternal & Fetal Medicine
506 6TH ST BROOKLYN NY, 11215About
Alexander D. Kofinas, MD, FACOG, works at Kofinas Perinatal in Brooklyn and Garden City, New York. Dr. Kofinas is an expert in maternal-fetal medicine, as well as the functions of placenta. He has studied extensively on fetal-cardio and vascular systems, as well as the mechanics of labor. Continuously selected as one of New York Magazine's Top Docs for several years running, Dr. Kofinas is one of the few physicians to be equally versed in maternal-fetal medicine as well as OBGYN. He continues to conduct research, teach, and speak around the world.
Education and Training
Kapodistrian University
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science 1976
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science
Board Certification
Board Certified in OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG- Maternal and Fetal Medicine
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Real-time optical imaging of experimental brain ischemia and hemorrhage in neonatal piglets.
- Role of frequency domain optical spectroscopy in the detection of neonatal brain hemorrhage--a newborn piglet study.
- Atrial natriuretic factor concentrations during pregnancy and in the postpartum period.
- Interrelationship and clinical significance of increased resistance in the uterine arteries in patients with hypertension or preeclampsia or both.
- Intraoperative amniocentesis and indomethacin treatment in the management of an immature pregnancy with completely dilated cervix.
- Comparison of fetal cerebellar measurements by two different techniques.
- Uteroplacental Doppler flow velocity waveform analysis correlates poorly with glycemic control in diabetic pregnant women.
- Antenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal horseshoe kidney.
- Treatment of fetal supraventricular tachycardia with flecainide acetate after digoxin failure.
- Detection of macrosomia by the individual fetal growth curve assessment method.
- Interrelationship between atrial natriuretic factor concentrations and acute volume expansion in pregnant and nonpregnant women.
- Spontaneous resolution of cystic hygroma.
- Atrial natriuretic factor maternal and fetal concentrations in severe preeclampsia.
- Oxytocin, vasopressin, and prolactin responses associated with nipple stimulation.
- Correcting umbilical artery flow velocity waveforms for fetal heart rate is unnecessary.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Associate Professor of OBGYN, Cornell University -
- Speaks in Greece and Europe about his Research -
Awards
- Award for Excellence in Gynecologic Endoscopy, 1985
- Award for leadership, dedicated effort and support of quality patient care The Brook lyn Hospital Center Quality Assurance Program, 1999
- National Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence
Internships
- Good Samaritan Hospital
Fellowships
- Wake Forest University (Maternal and Fetal Medicine)
Professional Society Memberships
- International Society of Ultrasound in OBGYN, New York State Medical Society, Athens Medical Society
Articles and Publications
- 4 Books Co-Authored, 3 Textbook Chapters, and a Variety of Presentations
What do you attribute your success to?
- Going into Medicine Inspired by his OBGYN Uncle in Athens, Continued Interest in the Placenta
Hobbies / Sports
- Research and Writing, Biking, Personal Fitness, Travel
Favorite professional publications
- Placenta, Journal of the Society of Ultrasound in OBGYN, Green Journal, New England Journal of Medicine
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