Assistant Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology School of Medicine
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Gladys Lee-Hwang, M.D., FACOG, is board-certified in obstetrics and gynecology and serves as the director of labor and delivery at NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan. In this role, she leads patient safety initiatives to improve maternal and fetal outcomes and reduce morbidity and mortality among a vulnerable population. Dr. Lee-Hwang is dedicated to comprehensive women’s health across the lifespan, from adolescence to menopause, and is deeply committed to the education and mentorship of residents and medical students. Throughout her career, she has focused on serving the East Harlem and immigrant communities.
Education
- Residency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center, Westchester Medical Center
- M.D., New York Medical College
- Post-Baccalaureate, Pre-Medical Program, Columbia University
- B.A., Art and Architectural History, Wesleyan University
Areas of Expertise
- High Risk Obstetrics
- Colposcopy
- Comprehensive GYN Care
- Patient Safety and Quality
- Resident Education
- Medical Student Education
Honors and Awards
- Castle Connolly Top Doctor, 2023, 2024, 2025
- National Teaching Award, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2017
- National Teaching Award, Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2011
Publications
- Futterman ID, Minkoff H, Lee-Hwang G, et. al. "Bile-acid levels and lung maturity test in patients with intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy." Journal of perinatal medicine, 50(9), (2022) 1215-1217. doi: 10.1515/jpm-2022-0085
Memberships and Affiliations
- American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology
