Tirsit S. Asfaw, MD, FACOG
Locations and Appointments
Obstetrics and Gynecology (East 68th Street)
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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
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
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
Languages
- English
Titles & Positions
Associate Attending Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology
Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Clinical Urology
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