Minimally invasive, Robotic gynecologic surgery Yafit Partouche, MD, graduated summa cum laude with her bachelor's degree in medicine and her medical degree from Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Israel. She moved to New York to complete her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. She was recognized for academic excellence and was selected for special residence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology by the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists. She is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology and has privileges at Northern Westchester Hospital. Dr. Partouche made the decision to start her practice at CareMount Medical, now Optum, to take part in providing outstanding and comprehensive patient care. She feels honored to practice medicine and be an advocate for women's health. It is highly important to Dr. Partouche to offer patients a comfortable, individualized experience. She believes that women are empowered to make their health choices by providing them with knowledge and support. Her general practice provides obstetric as well as gynecologic care for women of all ages. Dr. Partouche's services include prenatal care, adolescent medicine, fertility and contraception, cervical and breast cancer screening, management of abnormal pap smears, PMS, menopause management, treatment of abnormal uterine bleeding, uterine fibroids, chronic genital skin disorders, recurrent vaginitis, Robotic, laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. She is married with two sons. Dr. Partouche enjoys spending time with her family and friends, exercising, playing tennis and outdoors activities.