Tirsit S. Asfaw, MD, FACOG
Tirsit S. Asfaw, MD, FACOG

Tirsit S. Asfaw, MD, FACOG

Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Specialties
Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery, Gynecology, Gynecologist, more

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Obstetrics and Gynecology (East 68th Street)

525 East 68th Street
Suite J-130
New York, NY 10065
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About Tirsit S. Asfaw, MD, FACOG

Dr. Tirsit Asfaw is a Urogynecologist who specializes in the care of women with pelvic floor weakness resulting in conditions such as pelvic organ prolapse and bladder dysfunction. The network of pelvic structures which normally support a woman's uterus, bladder and rectum may weaken with progressing age, childbirth, obesity and other factors resulting in conditions such as cystocele, rectocele, uterine prolapse, urinary incontinence and bladder dysfunction.


Dr. Asfaw offers comprehensive care for women with the above conditions. Her modes of treatment include robotic, abdominal, vaginal reconstructive surgery as well as medical and surgical treatment for urinary incontinence. She offers personalized treatment options that combine effective long term results with safe and quick recovery. Dr. Asfaw has an avid interest in clinical as well as basic science research and has presented her work at numerous national meetings and published in peer reviewed journals.


Dr. Asfaw is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Washington State University in Pullman, WA and her medical degree from Temple University School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. After completing her Obstetrics and Gynecology residency at New York University, New York, NY she completed an accredited three year fellowship in Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Asfaw holds dual appointments in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology.


Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery
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Expertise

  • Bladder Dysfunction

  • Cystocele

  • Cystoscopy

  • Diminished Sensation Due to Laxity of Vagina

  • Fecal Incontinence

  • Fistula, Female Genitourinary

  • GYN Surgery

  • Hysterectomy

  • Labial Hypertrophy

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

  • Overactive Bladder

  • Pelvic Floor Weakness

  • Pelvic Prolapse

  • Pelvic Relaxation Due to Enterocele, Vaginal

  • Pelvic Relaxation Due to Vaginal Prolapse

  • Pelvic Relaxation Due to Vaginal Vault Prolapse, Posthysterectomy

  • Rectocele

  • Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection

  • Robotic Surgery

  • Urethral Diverticulum

  • Urinary Incontinence

  • Urodynamics

  • Uterine Prolapse

  • Vagina Reconstruction Surgery

  • Vaginal Relaxation

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Education

  • Fellowship: Temple University School of Medicine

  • Internship: Temple University School of Medicine

  • Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

  • Residency: Temple University School of Medicine

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Languages

  • English
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Titles & Positions

  • Associate Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist

  • Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Clinical Urology

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Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

Education

  • Internship: Temple University School of Medicine
  • Fellowship: Temple University School of Medicine
  • Residency: Temple University School of Medicine
  • Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine

Titles & Positions

  • Associate Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Clinical Urology

Board Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery

Languages Spoken

  • English