Dr. Tessie Tharakan, MD

Dr. Tessie Tharakan is a board-certified physician specializing in obstetrics and gynecology with a subspecialty focus in maternal and fetal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious All-India Institute of Medical Sciences and has dedicated 48 years to caring for women and their babies during pregnancy and childbirth. Her extensive experience spans nearly five decades of helping families through some of their most important moments.

Dr. Tharakan practices at North Central Bronx Hospital in Bronx, NY, and maintains affiliations with New York City Health and Hospitals Queens. She specializes in managing high-risk pregnancies, including complications such as placenta previa and placental insufficiency. Her expertise extends to caring for mothers with gestational diabetes, ensuring both mother and baby receive comprehensive monitoring throughout pregnancy. Dr. Tharakan performs essential diagnostic procedures including fetal ultrasounds, biophysical profile tests, and …nonstress tests to assess fetal well-being. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.