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Dr. Elizabeth Poynor, MD

Concierge OBGYN physician, New York, NY

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Dr. Elizabeth Poynor is a gynecologic oncologist and Chair of Women's Health and Gynecology at Atria Health and Research Institute in New York.

157 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028

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About Dr. Poynor

Dr. Poynor is Chair of Women's Health and Gynecology at the Atria Health and Research Institute in New York. She is a gynecologic oncologist and an advanced pelvic surgeon. At Atria she directs a Women's Health Program that blends conventional medicine with integrative approaches and longevity analyses for preventive care.

She earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at Princeton University and her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her OBGYN residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a gynecologic oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Her PhD in cell biology and genetics is from Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences.

She spent 11 years on the surgical attending team at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. She founded a private practice in New York in 2006. She was the first gynecologic surgeon to use robotic surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital.

She has a special interest in helping women manage menopause, aging and gynecological issues.

Membership and fees

Atria is a membership-based health care organization.

Services

Menopause and aging Endometriosis PMS and PMDD Fibroids Pelvic floor dysfunction Gynecologic oncology Advanced pelvic surgery Preventive women's health
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Education and credentials

Degree
MD, PhD
College
Princeton University (BS, Biology)
Medical school
Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
Residency
Obstetrics and gynecology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship
Gynecologic oncology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Professional memberships
Medical Society of the State of New York, New York County Medical Society, Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, American Society of Clinical Oncology
NPI
1699750943

Hospital and practice affiliations

Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at New York University

Location

157 East 81st Street, New York, NY 10028
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Recognition and research

Awards

Named to Castle Connolly Top Doctors New York Metro Area, 2007-2023.
Named to New York Magazine's Best Doctors, 2009-2024.
Named to Castle Connolly Exceptional Women in Medicine, 2019-2024.

Media and books

Hosts the podcast Decoding Women's Health.
Was a guest on the SheMD podcast (episode 166, September 22, 2026) on female longevity, hormones and midlife.

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"Enlightened me about my condition."

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Great!

"Very professional care and consult."

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Questions patients ask

Is Atria a membership-based organization?

Atria is a membership-based health care organization.

Where did Dr. Poynor train?

She earned her medical degree at Columbia University's Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. She completed her residency at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and a fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Poynor help women with?

She has a special interest in menopause, aging, endometriosis, fibroids and pelvic floor dysfunction.

Where is Dr. Poynor's office?

Dr. Poynor is Chair of Women's Health & Gynecology at Atria Health and Research Institute in New York.

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