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101 Old Short Hills Rd
Atkins-Kent Building, Suite 410
West Orange NJ 07052
973-736-1100
33 Overlook Rd.
MAC Building
Suite 108
Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-4558
696 Ave. C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
201-339-3300
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Audrey A. Romero, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
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Jacqueline Saitta,
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November is here, Fall is in full swing and the start of the holiday season has begun!
This month, we recognize Dr. Rubino's as a NJ Monthly "Top Doc", discuss IUDs and announce Allan D. Kessel, M.D. as a new member of our team.
We wish all of our patients a wonderful, and healthy Thanksgiving holiday!
As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.
Robert J. Rubino, MD and Staff |
| Dr. Rubino Recieves
"Top Doc", 2 Years in a Row |
 When doctors across New Jersey were, once again, asked byNew Jersey Monthly, "Which OB/GYNs would you want to treat a member of your own family," they selected Dr. Robert Rubino as a physician of choice, for the second year in a row.
And, as an added bonus, Dr. Susan Rubino was interviewed in the same issue for her perspective on being a wife of a "Top Doc".
Congratulations, Dr. Rubino! |
| The IUD - What is it and How Does it Work? |
By Jacqueline Saitta, M.D.
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a type of birth control. It is a small, 
plastic device that is inserted by a physician and left inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy.
There are several types of IUDs, yet there are only two currently available in the United States: the hormonal IUD, commonly known as the MIRENA, which can be left in the uterus up to 5 years and the copper IUD, or PARAGARD, which can be left in the uterus up to 10 years.
How They Work
Both IUDs have a similar T-shaped appearance but they work in different ways. The hormonal IUD releases a small amount of the hormone progestin into the uterus. This thickens the cervical mucus, which decreases the chance that the sperm will enter the cervix. The copper IUD prevents the egg from being fertilized. The copper also prevents sperm from going through the uterus and into the fallopian tubes, reducing the sperm's ability to fertilize an egg. Both function as a physcial barrier.
Benefits of the IUD
The IUD is one of the most effective forms of birth control available. It is easy to use, you don't have to remember to take a pill every day and it doesn't have the common side effects that pills do such as headaches, bloating, breast tenderness and nausea. It also will not interfere with your daily life; in fact, most people do not ever feel it.
Side Effects
Some women stop use of the IUD due to bleeding, cramping or infection.
For permanent birth control, Essure® is an available option. It is a 10 minute, in-office procedure that is administered much in the same way as an IUD and is performed in all 3 office locations.
A physician must place and remove an IUD. If you think an IUD is right for you, call for an appointment today and you can be one step closer to worry free contraception. |
Allan D. Kessel, M. D. Joins The Rubino OB/GYN Group |
The Rubino OB/GYN Group is excited to announce Dr. Allan Kessel will be joining the practice as of November 18th with office hours in West Orange, Summit and Bayonne.
Dr. Kessel is a board certified OB/GYN and comes to us from New York after seven years in academically affiliated private practices, including New York Presbyterian-Columbia University Medical Center and Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Kessel received his BS in Molecular Biology from the University of Michigan and completed an MS in Biological Sciences and MD from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. He attended SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn, NY for residency training.
Dr. Kessel is a talented physician. With his extensive work teaching medicine and his expertise on endometriosis, he is a valuable asset to the group!
To introduce himself to the practice, he will be offering extended evening and weekend hours. Please help us in welcoming Dr. Kessel! |
| Office Announcements |
Flu Shots for Pregnant Patients
The Rubino OB/GYN Group will continue to provide the regular flu vaccine to pregnant patients. Please schedule an appointment. Once the Swine Flu vaccine is available, we will pass on the information.
Dr. Lucarelli Leaves the Practice
Dr. Lucarelli has decided to not return from maternity leave. She will be leaving private practice medicine to pursue a new career path of part-time laborist at a hospital in Central NJ. The Rubino OB/GYN Group wishes her well!
Save Time With Our Online Appointments, Consultations and Personal Health Records
The popularity of our online office has reached new heights! To schedule online appointments, consultations or view your personal health records at your convenience, just visit the home page of www.rubinoobgyn.com. You can also call 973-736-1100 now to schedule an appointment at any of our three locations.
"Important Announcements" on Our Website
You can find important new developments and time-sensitive announcements (such as office closings) right on the upper right hand portion of our home page. | |
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