Athos Patsalides, MD - Pediatric Endocrinology Department

With over two decades of experience, Dr. Schattman is a renowned reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist, a world-class surgeon and one of the leaders in the field of assisted reproductive technologies and fertility preservation. Fertility PreservationWomen facing cancer treatment have an urgent need to preserve their reproductive options. Even women not facing cancer have a need to preserve their fertility due to the natural decline in fertility with advancing age. Dr. Schattman has extensive expertise in caring for patients who are considering preserving or extending their fertility by freezing eggs or embryos. Egg or embryo freezing is an option for women in a wide range of circumstances, including those who may have difficulty getting pregnant after cancer treatment (oncofertility). At our center, we have many years of experience with egg and embryo freezing–in fact, we are one of the pioneering centers in the country – and we can provide these treatment options to patients with little or no delay.Reproductive Surgery Dr. Schattman is a world-class reproductive surgeon, who is a leader in minimally invasive surgery. One of the first gynecologic surgeons to perform robotic surgery for reversal of tubal ligation and excision of uterine fibroids, Dr. Schattman is particularly experienced in the use of advanced surgical methods to treat common causes of infertility such as blocked fallopian tubes, intrauterine adhesions, endometriosis and ovarian cysts. In addition to treating infertility, Dr. Schattman also uses minimally invasive surgical techniques to treat gynecologic conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding and uterine malformations. Education and ExperienceDr. Schattman earned a B.S. in 1983 from St. Lawrence University in Canton, New York, and his M.D. in 1987 from the State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, in Brooklyn, New York. He completed a residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at The George Washington University Medical Center in 1991 followed by a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Weill Cornell Medical College/NY Presbyterian Hospital that he completed in 1993. Dr. Schattman joined the Cornell faculty in 1993 and is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility.Dr. Schattman has received many awards during his career for his achievements clinically as well as for teaching, and is the proud recipient of the APGO National Faculty Award for teaching. Testament to his clinical acumen, Dr. Schattman served for 5 years (2004-2009) as Chair of the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology (SART) Practice Committee, the professional body that produces the guidelines and principles by which its members practice Reproductive Medicine. In 2011, Dr. Schattman was elected and served as the President of SART, the leading association of in vitro fertilization physicians. He is currently the Vice-President of the International Society of Ferti.lity Preservation and the Chairperson for the Alliance for Fertility Preservation. Dr. Schattman has authored numerous articles and textbook chapters and lectures both nationally and internationally on a wide range of topics in reproductive medicine.Dr. Schattman sees patients at CRM’s main office on Manhattan's Upper East Side. Please call (646) 962-3836 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Dr. Ciralsky is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her practice interests include corneal diseases and corneal surgery, advanced cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and comprehensive ophthalmology.Dr. Ciralsky received her undergraduate education at Brown University where she graduated Magna cum laude. She also received the Anne Crosby Emery Fellowship upon graduation, an award given to two graduating seniors for scholarly ability and excellence of character. She then obtained her M.D. from the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. She continued her training at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Harvard Medical School, where she completed her Ophthalmology Residency and Cornea Fellowship. During her fellowship, Dr. Ciralsky was elected Chief Clinical Fellow of the Cornea service. She was also a recipient of the prestigious Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship.Dr. Ciralsky has been recognized as a gifted educator. She was awarded Fellow of the Year, an award given by the residents of Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary for dedication and contribution to resident education. She is also actively involved in multiple research endeavors.Dr. Ciralsky is currently accepting new patients. She sees general eye patients as well as patients with corneal diseases and performs laser vision correction procedures. Appointments can be made by calling (646) 962-2020, or by visiting http://www.weillcornelleye.org/.

Arielle Kushman, MD practices general cardiology and cardiovascular medicine at both NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Lower Manhattan Hospital, where she is a full-time faculty member. Dr. Arielle Kushman was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She received her undergraduate degree from Harvard College and her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She then completed both her Internal Medicine Residency and her Fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Kushman's practice includes patients with coronary artery disease, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, valvular heart disease, congestive heart failure, and those who have undergone heart surgery and interventional procedures. She has a particular interest in Preventive Cardiology and Women’s Health. Dr. Kushman reads electrocardiograms, cardiac rhythm monitors, electrocardiographic and nuclear stress tests, and transthoracic echocardiograms, and she performs and reads transesophageal echocardiograms in the hospital. In addition to seeing patients in the office, she serves as an inpatient attending on the Cardiology Consult service, Cardiac Stepdown unit, and the Cardiac ICU.