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Dr. Alex Robles, MD is an infertility specialist in New York, NY specializing in reproductive endocrinology and infertility, obstetrics & gynecology and general practice. He graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Alex Robles, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian, ColumbiaDoctors and ColumbiaDoctors - Columbus Circle.
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a common endocrine disorder that causes symptoms such as acne, facial hair, and weight gain. It is often diagnosed when patients experience problems getting pregnant, because PCOS can interfere with ovulation. There is no cure for PCOS, but there are effective treatments that can lessen the severity of the symptoms.
Despite the name, not everyone with polycystic ovarian syndrome develops cysts on their ovaries. It is also possible to have ovarian cysts without having PCOS. The symptoms of polycystic ovarian syndrome are actually related to insulin resistance, a condition where the insulin made by the body is not effectively recognized by the cells. This causes the pancreas to release higher levels of insulin in order to keep blood sugar levels stable, and the excess insulin interferes with hormone production in the pituitary and ovaries, causing the PCOS symptoms.
The symptoms of PCOS include:
PCOS is a syndrome, which means that if patients have PCOS, they might not have each and every symptom. Even a few of them might be enough to have physicians check for polycystic ovarian syndrome. A doctor might perform an exam and order blood tests to measure hormone levels.
Treatment for PCOS may include:
Polycystic ovarian syndrome is one of the most common endocrine disorders affecting women. Left untreated, it can increase the risk of diabetes, heart disease, and certain cancers. Fortunately there are many good treatment options available.
Dr. Alex Robles, MD graduated from Weill Cornell Medical College. He completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. He has a state license in New York.
Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College
Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital
Licensed In: New York
Dr. Alex Robles, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Alex Robles, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Multiplan, WINFertility, World Trade Center Health Plan, CIGNA, Local 1199, UnitedHealthcare, Emblem/Hip, Magnacare (National), AETNA, Progyny, Emblem/GHI, Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield, GHI PPO, Group Health Incorporated (GHI), CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA HMO, Aetna Signature Administrators, CIGNA EPO, Blue Shield HMO, EmblemHealth, Blue Shield EPO, MultiPlan, United Healthcare POS, United Healthcare HMO, Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna POS, MagnaCare, HIP EPO, United Healthcare, Great-West Healthcare, Cigna, Oxford HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield HMO, 1199SEIU, HIP PPO, HIP POS, HIP HMO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield PPO, Aetna EPO, Empire BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, World Trade Center Health Plan - World Trade Center Health Plan, AETNA - Medicare Managed Care, AETNA - NY Signature, Empire Blue Cross - EPO, Progyny - Fertility Benefit Plan, AETNA - Student Health and WINFertility - Fertility Benefit Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Alex Robles, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
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Dr. Alex Robles' medical specialty is general practice and reproductive endocrinology and infertility. His clinical interests include male infertility, female infertility, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). He is affiliated with ColumbiaDoctors. After completing medical school at Weill Cornell Medical College, Dr. Robles performed his residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital and a hospital affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Robles seems to honor several insurance carriers, including Aetna EPO, UnitedHealthcare, and Blue California. He welcomes new patients at his office inNew York, NY as reported by Yext.
