Dr. Stephen E Scarantino M.D.
OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
8212 151st Ave Howard Beach NY, 11414About
Dr. Stephen Scarantino is an obstetrician-gynecologist practicing in Westbury, NY. Dr. Scarantino specializes in women's health, particularly the female reproductive system, pregnancy and childbirth. As an obstetrician-gynecologist, or OB-GYN, Dr. Scarantino can treat a number of health issues related to the vagina, uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes and breasts. Dr Scarantino can also treat women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth and the postpartum period. In this specialty, doctors focus on reproductive care from puberty through adulthood.
Education and Training
St George',s University
St. George's University School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
Obstetrics and GynecologyAmerican Board of Obstetrics and GynecologyABOG
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Fibroids
- Pregnancy
- Vaginitis
- Pain
- Gas
- Menstrual Cramps
Professional Memberships
- Member ACS
- Member AAGL
Fellowships
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
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