
- Treats Adults
- Accepting New Patients
Herbert F Gretz, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology, Gynecologic Oncology, Surgery
About Me
Dr. Herbert Gretz is an Associate Clinical Professor and the former Director of the Gynecologic Minimally Invasive Surgery Division and prior Director of the Minimally Invasive Fellowship in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science. Dr Gretz completed his Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the University of Michigan Medical Center. He was an Assistant Professor at the Weill Cornell Medical School and an Attending Physician at New York Presbyterian Hospital from 1993 thur 1999. He then joined the Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr Gretz is known throughout the New York metropolitan region as a highly skilled surgeon with unique laparoscopic abilities. Dr Gretz oversees the training of residents and fellows in gynecologic oncology and gynecologic minimally invasive surgery. Dr Gretz is a leader in health care administration. He is former member of the Board of Directors of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation, and the Chairman of the Quality Assurance Committee. He is completing a Masters degree in Health Care Delivery Leadership at Mount Sinai.
Language
English
Position
CLINICAL PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside
- Mount Sinai Queens
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- Mount Sinai West
Research Topics
Cancer
Clinical Focus
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Conization
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Hysterectomy
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Myomectomy
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroids
Education
MD, New York Medical College
MBA, Columbia University
Masters of Science, Icahn School of Medicine
Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
New York University School of Medicine
Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology
University of Michigan Hospitals
Certifications
American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Locations
Insurance Information
Accepted insurance may vary by the doctor’s office location. Please contact the office directly to obtain the most up-to-date insurance information.
- AETNA - Commercial
- CIGNA Healthcare
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield - Commercial/Exchange
- United Health Care - Commercial
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Publications
Selected Publications
- Vasculature of the pelvis. Susan Khalil, Ethan Nyein, Herbert Gretz, Konstantin Zakashansky.
- Laparoscopic Assessment to Determine the Likelihood of Achieving Optimal Cytoreduction in Patients Undergoing Primary Debulking Surgery for Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, or Primary Peritoneal Cancer. Vaagn Andikyan, Annie Kim, Herbert F. Gretz, Konstantin Zakashansky, Monica Prasad-Hayes, Ann Marie Beddoe, Peter Dottino, John Mandeli, Linus Chuang. American Journal of Clinical Oncology: Cancer Clinical Trials
- Safety, feasibility and learning curve of robotic single-site surgery in gynecology. Lena El Hachem, Mazdak Momeni, Kathryn Friedman, Erin L. Moshier, Linus T. Chuang, Herbert F. Gretz. International Journal of Medical Robotics and Computer Assisted Surgery
Industry Relationships
Physicians and scientists on the faculty of the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai often interact with pharmaceutical, device, biotechnology companies, and other outside entities to improve patient care, develop new therapies and achieve scientific breakthroughs. In order to promote an ethical and transparent environment for conducting research, providing clinical care and teaching, Mount Sinai requires that salaried faculty inform the School of their outside financial relationships.
Dr. Gretz has not yet completed reporting of Industry relationships.
Mount Sinai’s faculty policies relating to faculty collaboration with industry are posted on our website. Patients may wish to ask their physician about the activities they perform for companies.