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Dr. Chudnoff is the Chair of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Women’s Health at Maimonides Health and is a Professor of OBGYN at Columbia University and SUNY Downstate. Prior to coming to Maimonides he served as the Chair of OBGYN at Stamford Health and the DIO. He went to Rutgers RWJ for medical school and then to Albert Einstein College of Medicine where he completed his residency in OBGYN and a fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynaecologic Surgery and Masters in biostatistics and clinical research. After completing his training he stayed at Einstein where he served a variety of roles including the Director of Gynaecology, Director of Research and Education, Co-Director of the MIGS fellowship and Associate Program Director. He is also an AASECT Certified Sexuality Counsellor and Supervisor.
Scott is actively involved in research dealing with fibroids, endometriosis, pelvic pain, abnormal uterine bleeding, health disparities, new surgical devices, endometrial ablation, radiofrequency ablation, medical education, simulation and technology integration in medicine. He is an international speaker on many of the topics and has served in a variety of leadership roles in various professional organizations. Scott led the development of radiofrequency ablation technology for the treatment of uterine fibroids.
I’m married and have 5 children. I play hockey, run, bike, read, cook, and juggle. I love to travel and meet new people and experience different cultures.
Why did you choose your specialty/job role?
For me the question isn’t why I chose OBGYN, but rather why someone would choose any other field. The ability to help women in such an appreciable and direct manner is something I consider to be an honor and a privilege. What initially drew me towards the field was how much disparity there is in women’s health. The lack of research and resources for women’s health is something I found appalling and wanted to help make a difference. That’s aside from the fact that obstetrics is one of the happiest fields in medicine – other than having a baby when else is someone happy to go to the hospital.
What’s the most interesting/memorable case you’ve been involved in for the Second Medical Opinion (SMO) service?
Without discussing too much detail to avoid PID, there was a case that I had the privilege of reviewing in which a patient was believed to have a particular condition and had been unresponsive to treatments for many years. She had bounced around to multiple providers to no avail. However, when I reviewed her chart there was one particular piece of information that kept being overlooked that was critical in identifying the actual problem she was suffering from.
What do you most enjoy about working for Teladoc Health?
I enjoy the opportunity to have an impact on patients all over the world. I get to review cases fromthe UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas. It is fascinating to see the various issues that exist and exhilarating to be able to help so many people.
How do you think patients can benefit from the Second Expert Medical Opinion service?
There are many circumstances where having a second or third opinion can be extremely helpful. As a physician, I know that we sometimes may get tunnel vision and be overly focused on one point, sometimes we need another set of eyes to help us see things from a different point of view. Other times, it gives the reassurance that we are doing the right thing. But being able to get that without having to go to an office and wait in a waiting room is invaluable.
What is the professional achievement you’re most proud of?
The creation of a Women’s Health Institute that utilises interdisciplinary care to optimise patient outcomes in a way that women deserve to be cared for.
Why did you choose your specialty/job role?
For me the question isn’t why I chose OBGYN, but rather why someone would choose any other field. The ability to help women in such an appreciable and direct manner is something I consider to be an honor and a privilege. What initially drew me towards the field was how much disparity there is in women’s health. The lack of research and resources for women’s health is something I found appalling and wanted to help make a difference. That’s aside from the fact that obstetrics is one of the happiest fields in medicine – other than having a baby when else is someone happy to go to the hospital.
What’s the most interesting/memorable case you’ve been involved in for the Second Medical Opinion (SMO) service?
Without discussing too much detail to avoid PID, there was a case that I had the privilege of reviewing in which a patient was believed to have a particular condition and had been unresponsive to treatments for many years. She had bounced around to multiple providers to no avail. However, when I reviewed her chart there was one particular piece of information that kept being overlooked that was critical in identifying the actual problem she was suffering from.
What do you most enjoy about working for Teladoc Health?
I enjoy the opportunity to have an impact on patients all over the world. I get to review cases fromthe UK, Europe, Asia and the Americas. It is fascinating to see the various issues that exist and exhilarating to be able to help so many people.
How do you think patients can benefit from the Second Expert Medical Opinion service?
There are many circumstances where having a second or third opinion can be extremely helpful. As a physician, I know that we sometimes may get tunnel vision and be overly focused on one point, sometimes we need another set of eyes to help us see things from a different point of view. Other times, it gives the reassurance that we are doing the right thing. But being able to get that without having to go to an office and wait in a waiting room is invaluable.
What is the professional achievement you’re most proud of?
The creation of a Women’s Health Institute that utilises interdisciplinary care to optimise patient outcomes in a way that women deserve to be cared for.
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