Summary

Dr. Georges Sylvestre is an expert in helping women who are at high risk for pregnancy complications to manage the journey from conception through childbirth. He finds it highly rewarding to help make the birth experience a positive and joyous one.Born in France, Dr. Sylvestre spent most of his childhood and young adulthood in Montréal, Canada. He has been certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Maternal-Fetal Medicine, as well as by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Sylvestre’s clinical interests revolve around medical complications of pregnancy, such as hypertension, diabetes, lupus, multifetal pregnancies, and IVF pregnancies. Dr. Sylvestre has held several clinical and leadership positions in the New York City area and worked at Weill Cornell Medicine between 2004 and 2010. Dr. Sylvestre enjoys teaching medical students and residents and has won several teaching awards. Author of several peer-reviewed articles and a textbook chapter, he is frequently invited as guest lecturer in the New York City area and abroad.     In his free time, Dr. Sylvestre enjoys yoga, opera, and traveling the world with his family. As a recent altruistic kidney donor, he stresses the importance of health optimization before and during pregnancy, during the postpartum period, and beyond.A graduate of McGill University, in Montreal, Dr. Sylvestre received his M.D. from the McGill University Faculty of Medicine (1992). His post-doctoral training included a five-year residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency at McGill (1997), and a Fellowship in Maternal-Fetal Medicine at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in New York City (2000).
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Office Location

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

525 E 68th St Ste J-130New York, NY 10065
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • 4.1
  • 34 years of experience
  • 9 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • MCGILL UNIVERSITY
  • 10 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Georges Sylvestre

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - NYP
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield Healthplus
  • GHI
  • Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • United Healthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE

Medical Specialties

Dr. Georges Sylvestre has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Georges Sylvestre has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Hot Flashes
  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Menopause

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

MCGILL UNIVERSITYGraduated in 1997
Mc Gill Univ Fac Of MedGraduated in 1992

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Georges Sylvestre speak?
Dr. Georges Sylvestre speaks English.
Does Dr. Georges Sylvestre accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Georges Sylvestre accepts on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Georges Sylvestre?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Georges Sylvestre affiliated with?
Dr. Georges Sylvestre is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Georges Sylvestre accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Georges Sylvestre accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.

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