Elishia R. Mckay, MD

Director, Urogynecology


Maimonides Physician

Specialties

Urogynecology, Urology

Languages

English

Badges

SuperDoctors RS 2023
US News Best Regional Hosp
HG #1 in NY Surgical Care

About Me

Dr. Mckay completed her undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Miami in Florida where she also pursued her medical degree at the Miller School of Medicine. She completed her gynecology internship at Maimonides Medical Center and her Gynecology residency at Yale. Dr. Mckay is a board-certified obstetrician gynecologist and is an avid advocate for women's health. Her passion for women's quality of life led her to complete a specialty training fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Einstein Montefiore in a Urology and Gynecology based program. Dr Mckay is honored to provide quality and compassionate care to women with urologic and gynecologic issues including urinary and fecal incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, pelvic pain syndromes, recurrent UTIs, urethral diverticulum, urethral strictures, urogenital fistula and more. Dr Mckay also specializes in various surgical approaches including vaginal, laparoscopic and robotic assisted modalities. In addition to her clinical focus Dr Mckay has an interest in the global improvement of women's health and has had the opportunity to work, learn and serve on multiple continents. She also maintains productivity in her academic pursuits and has been recognized for her basic science and clinical research on a national and international level. She is particularly interested in continuing research regarding socioeconomic disparities related to pelvic floor disorder evaluation and treatment and will work to reduce this issue.

Areas of Expertise

  • Gynecology
  • Pelvic Floor Care
  • Reconstructive Urology
  • Urogynecology

Conditions Treated

  • Urinary Incontinence
  • Fecal Incontinence
  • Pelvic Organ Prolapse
  • Recurrent UTIs
  • Urethral Diverticulum
  • Urethral Strictures
  • Pelvic Pain Syndromes
  • Urogenital Fistula

Treatments

  • Behavioral and Medical Treatment of Pelvic Floor Disorders
  • Vaginal Hysterectomy
  • Uterosacral Ligament Suspension
  • Sacrospinous Ligament Fixation
  • Sacrocolpopexy
  • Bladder Instillations
  • Bladder Botox Injections
  • Sacral Neuromodulation
  • Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation

Education

Medical Degree

University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine

Internship

Maimonides Medical Center

Residency

Yale New Haven Hospital

Fellowship

Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center

Board

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Insurance

  • Centivo
  • Hamaspik
  • RiverSpring Health Plans
  • MagnaCare
  • WTC Health Program
  • Wellcare
  • VNS Choice
  • VillageCare Max
  • Empire Plan (United Healthcare)
  • United Healthcare
  • Tricare
  • Oxford
  • MultiPlan
  • MetroPlus
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Local 1199
  • Hotel Trades
  • HealthFirst
  • Fidelis
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EmblemHealth
  • ElderPlan
  • Cigna
  • Centers Plan
  • CenterLight
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Aetna

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