
Frank A Chervenak MD
General Gynecology, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk
Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology of Lenox Hill Hospital Chair, Obstetrics & Gynecology Associate Dean for International Medicine Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/ Northwell
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525 E 68th St# J-130New York, NY 10065
Phone+1 212-746-3000
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Education & Training
Carnegie Mellon UniversityMMM, 1998 - 2002
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/WestResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1979 - 1981
Westchester Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1978 - 1979
New York Medical College (Metropolitan)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1976 - 1977
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 1976
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1977 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2012 - 2019
NJ State Medical License 1977 - 2005
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Doctor Honoris Causa Kuban State Medical University (Krasnodar, Russia), 2015
- Doctor Honoris Causa Surgut University (Russia), 2014
- Honorary Member International Academy of Reproduction (IAHR), 2014
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Freebirth and professional responsibility: Respect for autonomy does not justify clinical neutrality on preventable fetal and neonatal harm.Amos Grünebaum, Frank A Chervenak
Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica. 2026-08-01 - Readability of patient educational materials on ultrasound: a cross-sectional study.Yinka Oyelese, Frank A Chervenak, Amos Grünebaum
Journal of Perinatal Medicine. 2026-06-25 - Clinical artificial intelligence competence in obstetrics and gynecology: patient safety, physician accountability, and responsible use.Amos Grünebaum, Joachim Dudenhausen, Frank A Chervenak
American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2026-06-19
Journal Articles
- Inclusion of Pregnant Individuals Among Priority Populations for COVID-19 Vaccination for All 50 US StatesFrank Chervenak, MD, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Professionally Responsible COVID-19 Vaccination Counseling of Obstetric/Gynecologic PatientsFrank A Chervenak, Eran Bornstein, Adi Katz, Michael Nimaroff, Burton L Rochelson, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- 810 Essential Factors and racial/ethnic Disparities Impacting the Odds of Vaginal Birth After CesareanShane W Wasden, Yael Eliner, Amos Grunebaum, Adi Katz, Frank Chervenak, Eran Bornstein, American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Apgar Score of 0 and Seizure/Serious Neurologic Dysfunction in Home Births of Patients With Prior Cesarean Delivery (2).Grunebaum A, Chervenak FA, Obstet Gynecol, American College of Obstetrician & Gynecologist Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2016
- The Father Race and Origin Has A Significant Influence On Prematurity Risk.Grunebaum A, Chervenak FA, Obstet Gynecol, American College of Obstetrician & Gynecologist Annual Meeting, Washington, DC, 1/1/2016
- Are planned home births really low risk?Chu S, Chervenak FA, Grunebaum A, Obstet Gynecol, American College of Obstetrician & Gynecologist Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
Lectures
- The Perils of Miscommunication: The Beginnings of Informed Consent.Tirana, Albania - 1/26/2016
- When Does Human Life Begin: Relevance of the Fetus as a Patient. Fetus as a Patient.Tirana, Albania - 1/26/2016
- Cesarean Delivery: United States.Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - 1/21/2016
Other
- Ethical Dimensions of Non-invasive prenatal testing: Comparison a French and American Healthcare Systems.Y.Ville, Chervenak FA, McCullough LB, La Lettre Du Gynecologue, No. 396
1/1/2015 - Lecture for Audio Digest on Ethical Issues in Obstetrics and GynecologyChervenak FA
1/1/2014 - The professional responsibility model and patient requests for nonindicated early delivery.Chervenak FA, McCullough LB, Virtual Mentor
http://virtualmentor.ama-assn.org/2014/10/ecas2-1410.html
1/1/2014
Press Mentions
Lenox Hill Named One of America’s Best Maternity Hospitals for Second Consecutive YearMay 11th, 2023
Midwives May Help Save the Lives of Millions of WomenDecember 5th, 2020
Hellenic Medical Society Honors the Hippocratic Oath and Dr. AthanasiadisMarch 5th, 2020
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
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