Garrick Hillman Leonard, MD, FACOG

Samantha earned her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Florida in 2015, graduating cum laude. She returned to New York to attend the SUNY Downstate Medical Center, where she graduated in 2019 with a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies. Samantha has professional and clinical experience in several fields of medicine, but she became particularly passionate about women's health while completing her clinical rotations at Downstate. She thoroughly enjoys providing comprehensive care to women throughout all stages of their lives, from their reproductive and childbearing years to menopause and beyond.Samantha joined Weill Cornell Medicine as a Physician Assistant in March 2020. She works autonomously managing the care of patients and in collaboration with the physicians at the OB/GYN offices. She strives to provide high-quality care and service the needs and preferences of patients, while fostering a team-oriented approach amongst her medical colleagues. Samantha provides a wide variety of services, including routine well woman exams, contraceptive counseling, evaluation of acute infections and sexually transmitted infections, management of symptoms in early pregnancy, postpartum concerns and wound evaluations, and treatment of menopausal patients.Samantha enjoys helping women through the many milestones and most important times in their lives. She highly values the continuity of care that obstetrics and gynecology has to offer and aspires to form personal relationships with her patients, working with them to optimize their health and wellness.

Dr. Michele Haughton obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY College of Geneseo and earned her medical degree at Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center / Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Haughton enjoys caring for women throughout their entire pregnancy. Her practice focuses on preventative care and HPV testing, common gynecologic problems like cervical dysplasia, and menopause care. She enjoys teaching medical students and training our next generation of physicians.Dr. Michele Haughton is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She is trained in caring for patients with all types of pregnancies and performs gynecologic surgery cases in a diverse population. Prior to joining Weill Cornell Medicine, Dr. Haughton worked at SUNY Downstate Medical Center as a Clinical Assistant Professor. While there, she held leadership roles in teaching medical students and residents. She has been published in the Journal of Clinical Ultrasound and the Journal of Ultrasound Medicine Dr. Michele Haughton is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. She received her undergraduate degree at SUNY College of Geneseo and medical degree at Downstate Medical Center. She completed her residency of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center/ Kings County Hospital Center. Dr. Haughton joined New York-Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medicine in 2018 as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

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