Sandra Infantino, NP - New York Presbyterian Acn West-Family Planning Practice

Family Planning Practice, part of the NewYork-Presbyterian Ambulatory Care Network, is dedicated to offering a range of services for adolescents and adults up to age 45. The practice provides comprehensive care including birth control options such as IUDs, implants, and emergency contraception, as well as cancer screenings for breast and cervical health. With a focus on confidentiality, Family Planning Practice also offers services such as colposcopy, HIV prevention with PEP/PrEP, mental health support, pregnancy testing, and STD/HIV testing. The facility ensures access to telehealth services and medication abortion, providing a holistic approach to reproductive and sexual health. Patients can expect compassionate care from the practice, which also offers GYN health education, counseling, workshops, and social work services. With a commitment to empowering individuals through education and support, Family Planning Practice strives to provide a welcoming and inclusive environment for all seeking reproductive healthcare. Generated from the website content

For over 20 years, I have served as a pediatric nurse in various care settings. Before becoming a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner in 2014, I worked in the neonatal intensive care unit as a registered nurse. My first NP position, within a busy pediatric clinic, allowed me to form a strong foundation as a generalist. Then in 2016, I had the distinct honor and privilege to join Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), working in pediatric urology for 2 years, then moving over to pediatric pulmonology. As a nurse practitioner, I can diagnose, order labs, imaging, and prescribe medication. I treat a variety of pulmonary conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, and sleep apnea. As a mother of 3 children, 2 of whom have had chronic asthma issues, I have deep empathy for the children and families I treat. Education is an important part of the care I provide, and I greatly enjoy the time I spend educating patients and their families. I conduct CPAP desensitization training, asthma education, home spirometer teaching and transition guidance. At CUMC, we utilize a transition program called CF R.I.S.E to help prepare for transition to the adult CF center. I am also involved in quality improvement for sleep medicine and cystic fibrosis. I am proud to be part of a pulmonary team here at CUMC that is always striving to give the best care!

I have been a Nurse Practitioner for 31 years and love my work. I have had a variety of practice opportunities, both inpatient and outpatient and bring all of this experience with me. I have had more than 8 years working in Neurology at Columba, as an intensivist in the Neuro Graduate service.