Kendler Jason MD

Dr. Ehab Abdelmalek is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with more than 15 years of clinical experience. He received his medical degree from Ain Shams University in Cairo, Egypt. He completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, after which he joined the Downstate faculty as a Clinical Assistant Professor, serving a community in need of healthcare resources.While there, Dr. Abdelmalek was involved in research to help improve conditions for his patients. His dedication led to his promotion as Director of Labor and Delivery where he oversaw multiple quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. He was also responsible in achieving Baby-Friendly accreditation for the facility.Dr. Abdelmalek has received multiple awards for excellence in clinical care as well as the education of both medical students and resident physicians. He has a strong commitment towards improving women’s health. His areas of focus include full spectrum obstetrical care, health maintenance/preventive care, cervical dysplasia, abnormal uterine bleeding, sexually transmitted infections, complex contraception and gynecologic surgery.

Dr. Steffanie Wright is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist. Originally from Southern California, she received her undergraduate and master’s degrees in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention from the University of Southern California. She received her medical degree from the University of California, Los Angeles. During medical school, she moved to New Orleans to complete her Master of Public Health degree from Tulane University. It was there that she discovered her passion for global health and international development. She subsequently returned to her alma matter to complete her residency training at the University of Southern California, the largest safety-net hospital in Los Angeles County. During residency, she served as Administrative Chief Resident. After graduation, she went on to complete her fellowship training in Complex Family Planning at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Lauren Ruggiero is a board-certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist who provides a broad scope of women’s healthcare services, such as pregnancy and postpartum care, contraceptive placement, and annual health maintenance exams. Dr. Ruggiero provides both in-office and hospital-based obstetric and gynecologic care. She specializes in performing ambulatory procedures such as intrauterine device insertion, manual vacuum aspiration, and hysteroscopy.Dr. Ruggiero completed her medical degree at The University of Toledo College of Medicine and her residency training at University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve. Since 2017, she has been a fellow of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in 2024, as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Throughout her career, Dr. Ruggiero has worked with a variety of diverse patient populations. These experiences have contributed to her philosophy of approaching each visit with an open mind and nonjudgmental attitude. By understanding each patient’s values and needs, she partners with them to construct an evidence-based treatment plan that she delivers with empathy and compassion.Dr. Ruggiero has received multiple awards for teaching, research, and academic excellence. She has served as the Vice Chair representing Manhattan for the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.