

Obstetrics & Gynecology
Christina Penfield, M.D., M.P.H
Associate Professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine
New York, NY
About Me As a maternal–fetal medicine specialist, I find it rewarding to support a woman and her partner through complicated decisions and pregnancy management. I aim to understand their values and preferences, and empower them to be active participants in their care. Aside from my role in patient care, I actively participate in research on topics including hypertension in pregnancy, medical decision-making, antenatal fetal assessment, labor induction, decreasing cesarean delivery rates, and imp
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal-Fetal Medicine), 2021
- American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2017
Education & Training
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine
- NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine
Clinical Focus
Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
- NYU Langone Hospitals
- Bellevue Hospital Center
Experience
15+ years in practice