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Finding an OB/GYN in Staten Island: Local Options and When to Cross the Bridge

By the Find Her Doctor editorial team · Updated November 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Most routine pregnancy and gynecology care on Staten Island can happen without crossing a bridge. Our directory lists 78 OB/GYNs with a Staten Island practice location, among 116 women's health providers. For a few things, mainly midwifery, fertility care and pelvic floor specialists, it's worth widening your search to Brooklyn or Manhattan.

The short version

• Pick your hospital first. On Staten Island, choosing an OB/GYN usually means choosing between the borough's two main hospitals for delivery.
• Book early. The pool is smaller than in other boroughs, so new-patient waits can run longer. Call as soon as you get a positive test.
• Keep the specialist off-island and the routine care local if you need something the island doesn't have much of. You'll thank yourself in the third trimester.

What's in our Staten Island listings

Browse them all on the Staten Island page, or go straight to Staten Island OB/GYNs.

The two hospitals

• Staten Island University Hospital, part of Northwell Health
• Richmond University Medical Center

Obstetricians deliver where they have privileges, so when you call a practice, ask:

• Which hospital do you deliver at?
• Does that hospital have a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) if my baby needs extra care?
• Who covers deliveries when you're off?

One thing that surprises people moving from other boroughs: unlike Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, Staten Island doesn't have a public acute-care hospital run by NYC Health + Hospitals. The public system does run outpatient services on the island, and residents can use its hospitals in other boroughs.

If your pregnancy is high-risk

Our directory lists 11 maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) specialists with a Staten Island location. You might be referred for high blood pressure, diabetes, twins, a prior preterm birth, or an ultrasound finding that needs a closer look. Browse Staten Island maternal-fetal medicine.

For some rare or complex conditions, your OB/GYN may suggest a consult at a larger center in Brooklyn or Manhattan. A fair question to ask: "Can my follow-up visits stay here, and only the big scans happen there?"

When it's worth looking off the island

• Midwifery care. We list 10 midwives on Staten Island. If a midwife is a priority, compare options in Brooklyn too. See our guide to finding an OB/GYN in Brooklyn.
• Fertility care. With 2 fertility specialists listed locally, many patients go to Manhattan for IVF, which can mean early-morning monitoring visits several days in a row. Plan the commute before you start a cycle.
• Pelvic floor and urogynecology. There are 2 urogynecologists listed locally.

For pregnancy itself, think hard before choosing a delivery hospital across a bridge. Labor doesn't wait for Verrazzano traffic. Many people find the best balance is a local OB/GYN for prenatal care and delivery, with an off-island specialist for consults if needed.

Getting around

• By car: Most patients drive. Ask about parking at the office and the hospital, and whether the hospital validates.
• By transit: The Staten Island Railway runs along the east side of the island, and local and express buses connect neighborhoods to each other and to Manhattan. The Staten Island Ferry links St. George to Lower Manhattan.
• Telehealth: We list 10 Staten Island providers who offer telehealth, handy for test results and quick follow-ups.

Tips for choosing a practice

• Confirm insurance for the practice and the hospital. They can differ.
• Ask about the group. Many practices share call, so you may meet several doctors over a pregnancy. Ask whether you can rotate through all of them so a stranger isn't at your delivery.
• Check languages. Staten Island has Spanish-, Russian-, Arabic- and Chinese-speaking communities, among others. New York hospitals must offer free interpreters.

Gynecology on Staten Island

Outside of pregnancy, the island's OB/GYNs, 13 gynecologists and 18 nurse practitioners cover most routine needs: annual exams, Pap and HPV tests, birth control, abnormal bleeding and menopause symptoms. We also list 7 gynecologic oncologists with a Staten Island location, so many people with a suspected gynecologic cancer can start their evaluation close to home.

Insurance and cost

Ask every practice to confirm, in writing if you can, that they accept your exact plan for both prenatal care and delivery. If you have Medicaid or the Essential Plan, ask whether they participate in your specific managed care plan. If you're uninsured, a hospital financial counselor can help you apply. New York's pregnancy Medicaid has a higher income limit than regular adult Medicaid and doesn't depend on immigration status.

Your first-visit checklist

• Your history written down: past pregnancies, surgeries, chronic conditions, medicines, and the first day of your last period
• Records from previous providers, including recent Pap results and ultrasound reports
• Insurance card and ID (and a quick call to ask about a first-visit copay)
• Your questions about the delivery hospital and after-hours coverage
• If you might need an off-island specialist: "How do records and results get shared between you?"

After the baby: postpartum care

ACOG recommends contact with your OB/GYN or midwife within the first three weeks after birth and a full postpartum visit by 12 weeks. If you saw an off-island specialist during pregnancy, make sure your local provider has those records. Before you deliver, ask who will see you afterward, where, and who to call about bleeding, pain, feeding or mood.

How to search our directory

1. Open search and set the area to Staten Island.
2. Choose a specialty or leave it open.
3. Type your neighborhood or ZIP code.
4. Filter by gender or telehealth if you like.

When to call your provider

Call your provider, go to an emergency room, or call 911 if you have:

• Heavy bleeding or severe pain in the belly or pelvis
• In pregnancy: bleeding, leaking fluid, a severe headache, vision changes, sudden swelling, fewer baby movements, or contractions before 37 weeks
• After birth: heavy bleeding, chest pain, trouble breathing, or thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
• Fever with pelvic pain

If you're pregnant and still looking, try to start prenatal care early in the first trimester. Your primary care provider or a community health center can begin care while you find an OB/GYN.

Frequently asked questions

Sources

• NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) — provider taxonomy and practice locations
• Northwell Health — Staten Island University Hospital
• ACOG — Levels of Maternal Care (Obstetric Care Consensus)

This article is for general education and is not medical advice. It does not replace an evaluation by a licensed clinician who knows your history. If you think you have a medical emergency, call 911.