Howard Kurtz, MD

Women’s health needs evolve across every decade, so Howard Kurtz, MD focuses on prevention, early detection, and individualized care. Office visits include annual exams, contraception counseling, and menopause support, all coordinated under one roof. For moms-to-be, prenatal and postpartum visits run alongside lactation support, while gynecologic concerns such as abnormal bleeding or pelvic pain receive prompt diagnosis. Routine screenings—pap smears, HPV testing, and breast exams—are scheduled without delays, and bone-density scans are available on request. Sexually transmitted infection testing is handled discreetly, and birth-control options span pills, IUDs, implants, and injections.

Between Lexington and Third Avenues on East 85th Street, the practice sits at 234 E 85th St, New York, NY 10028; from midtown, it’s a straight crosstown ride by subway. Before stopping by, call (212) 731-3232 to confirm availability or ask about next-day appointments. A quick look at the map pinpoints the spot: directions drop you at the corner of 2nd Avenue.