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Laxmi Baxi, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York, NY

LaxmiBaxiMD

Obstetrics & Gynecology New York, NY

Birth Defect & Fetal Treatment, General Obstetrics, Maternal & Fetal Medicine/High Risk

Professor Emerita Obstetrics Gynecology at Columbia University,New York,New York.

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Summary

  • Board certified in obstetrics gynecology, as well as in maternal fetal medicine, with a wide experience. Passionate about providing excellent care with compassion to women for decades now. Additionally, believes in educating patients, students and younger colleagues so as to continue legacy of providing excellent care to women.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Fellowship, Maternal-Fetal Medicine, 1977 - 1979
  • Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1976 - 1977
  • King Edward Memorial Hospital
    King Edward Memorial HospitalResidency, King Edward Memorial Hospital,Mumbai;Nowrosjee Wadia Hospital, Mumbai, 1963 - 1969
  • King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay University
    King Edward Memorial Hospital, Bombay UniversityM.D., Obstetrics and gynecology, 1963 - 1966
  • Seth G.S. Medical College
    Seth G.S. Medical CollegeClass of 1962, MBBS,

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1978 - 2025
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • One of top 3 peer-reviewers Am Journal Ob-Gyn, MFM, 2022
  • Super Doctors of New York New York Times, 2009-2017
  • Compassionate doctor award Vitals, 2010-2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Hereditary thrombophilia in cerebral venous thrombosis: a study from India.  
    Baxi Laxmi V, Blood Coagul Fibrinolysis, 1/25/2014
  • Alternative way of removing pessaries that cause genital incarceration  
    Baxi LV, Dziadosz M, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 10/1/2014
  • Complications following "Brazilian" waxing for pubic hair removal  
    Baxi LV, Dziadosz M, Am J Obstet Gynecol, 8/6/2014

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Pregnancy following cerebral metastasis from choriocarcinoma.
    Tharakan J, Baxi LV, Reproductive Sciences; 61st Annual Conference of Society of Gynecological Investigation, Florence, Italy, 3/1/2014
  • First trimester Fetal heart rate as a predictor of fetal sex.
    BraceroL, Seybold D, Modak A, Rincon L, Witsberger S, Baxi LV, Ultrasound in Obstet & Gynecol; ISUOG Conference, Copenhagen, 1/1/2012
  • An Algorithm for use of thrombolytic agents: Is heparin necessary for all patients with inherited thrombophilia?
    Wallenstein MB, Belardo S, Baxi LV, SGI, 2010 Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 1/1/2010
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Other

  • "Preventing Birth Defects" 
    Baxi L.V., Fox On Health - Weekend Fox News Channel
    1/11/1997
  • When Cerclage is needed. 
    *Baxi LV, Ob-Gyn Management
    2/1/1996
  • "Misconception of Health" 
    Baxi L.V., Good Day New York, Fox News Channel
    5/20/1995
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Press Mentions

  • Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy Becomes More Common
    Dangerous Complication of Pregnancy Becomes More CommonJuly 10th, 2001
  • A Press Frenzy Begins with the Birth of Sextuplets to a Queens Couple
    A Press Frenzy Begins with the Birth of Sextuplets to a Queens CoupleApril 5th, 1997
  • Laxmi V Baxi - Citations
    Laxmi V Baxi - CitationsDecember 5th, 2016

Professional Memberships

  • society of maternal fetal medicine
    Member
  • Society of Reproductive Investigation
    Member
  • New York Academy of medicine
    Life member
  • New York Obstetrical Sociey
    Life member
  • Federation of Obstetrics and gynecology society of India
    Fellow
  • Indian College of Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Founding Member
  • Association of Medical Women of India
    Life Member
  • Fellow

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Urdu