Allison Khavkin, MD

EDUCATION

Residency
State University of New York at Buffalo, OB/GYN, June 2016

Medical School
St. Matthew’s University on Grand Cayman, 2011

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Khavkin received the Dean’s Award for academic excellence from SMU in 2009. She received Medical Student Teaching Award from SUNY @ Buffalo in 2014 and 2015. She finished in third place for her Residency Research Project, “Rate of Blood Transfusion after Vaginal Delivery,” in 2015. Dr. Khavkin is eager to put her experience and drive for excellence into providing your patients with an excellent patient experience.

Dr. Khavkin provides obstetrics and gynecological services in the Good Shepherd Women’s Center and Family Birth Center.

IN-OFFICE PROCEDURES

• Colposcopy
• LEEP
• Nexplanon and IUD placement
• Hysteroscopic procedures including polypectomy, endometrial ablation and Essure tubal occlusion

SURGICAL PROCEDURES

• D&C, Hysteroscopy, Endometrial ablation, Essure
• LEEP and Cold knife cone
• Cystocele and Rectocele repair
• Vaginal hysterectomy
• Laparoscopic tubal ligation, ovarian cystectomy, salpingo-oophorectomy, hysterectomy
• Abdominal hysterectomy
• Cystoscopy
• Postpartum tubal ligation
• Cesarean section

CONDITIONS

General Gynecology

• General gynecologic exams, procedures and treatments, including pelvic examinations and Pap Smears, breast exams and Breast Self-Examination education
• Chronic Pelvic Pain
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Fibroids
• Fistulas
• General physicals
• Osteoporosis
• Ovarian cysts
• Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
• Sexually transmitted diseases
• Urinary tract infections
• Uterine, vaginal and vulvar disorders
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Vulvodynia
• Warts and premalignant lesions of the lower reproductive tract

Pregnancy

• Pregnancy Care (from pre-conception counseling through delivery and post-partum care)
• Pregnancy and the Flu
• Ectopic Pregnancy
• Cervical Cerclage
• Infertility evaluation and treatment
• Miscarriage
• General information
• Risks and Treatments

Menstruation

• Abnormal bleeding
• Endometriosis
• Irregular Menstruation (heavy bleeding, prolonged periods)
• Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Menopause

• Menopause (and midlife care/issues)

Pelvic Floor Issues

• Cystocele
• Lower genital tract dysplasia
• Pelvic floor dysfunction
• Pelvic heaviness or fullness
• Rectocele
• Urinary incontinence
• Urine leakage
• Uterine prolapse
• Vaginal vault prolapse
• Tension-free vaginal taping/Vaginal vault suspension

Contraception

• Contraception options