Konstantin Zakashansky, MD
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- Position
- ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science
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- Specialties
- Cancer (Oncology)
- Gynecologic Oncology
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- Language
- English
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- Hospital Affiliations
- Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai West
- Mount Sinai Brooklyn
- The Mount Sinai Hospital
- New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai
- Mount Sinai Beth Israel
- Mount Sinai Queens
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- Phone
- Ruttenberg Treatment Center 212-241-1111 212-241-1111
- Mount Sinai West 212-523-7752 212-523-7752
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Ruttenberg Treatment Center
1470 Madison Avenue
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212-241-1111212-241-1111
Konstantin Zakashansky, MD, is the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at Mount Sinai West and an Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology in the Division of Gynecologic Oncology in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Science at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Zakashansky also serves as the Director of the Division of Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery for the Health System. He has special interest in radical pelvic surgery, particularly minimally invasive approaches to treatments of benign and malignant gynecologic conditions.
Dr. Zakashansky is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and Gynecologic Oncology. He has been active in clinical and translational research. His work has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journals, and he has contributed to several book chapters on gynecologic oncology.
Dr. Zakashansky is a fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. He is the recipient of many awards, including Castle Connolly Top Doctors, Vitals Patients’ Choice Award, Compassionate Doctor Recognition, and Top 10 Doctor.
After completing two years at the Moscow Medical Academy, Dr. Zakashansky moved to the United States and graduated magna cum laude from the University of Minnesota. He went on to earn his medical degree from the Stony Brook University School of Medicine. Dr. Zakashansky completed his residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Beth Israel and a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at the Mount Sinai Medical Center.
Certifications
Gynecologic Oncology
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Clinical Focus
- Abdominal Paracentesis
- Arterial Blood Gases
- Ascites
- Cancer Fatigue
- Cervical Cancer
- Cervical Conization
- Cervical Cryosurgery
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Chemotherapy
- Colposcopy
- Cystectomy
- Cystoscopy
- Dilation And Curettage
- Doppler Ultrasound
- Dysmenorrhea
- Endometrial Ablation
- Endometrial Biopsy
- Endometrial Cancer
- Endometriosis
- Exploratory Laparotomy
- Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
- Human Papillomavirus Testing
- Human Papillomavirus Vaccine
- Hysterectomy
- Hysterosalpingography
- Hysteroscopy
- Laparoscopy
- Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure
- Lymph Node Biopsy
- Lysis Of Adhesions
- Oophorectomy
- Ovarian Cancer
- Ovarian Cyst
- Ovarian Cyst Removal
- Pap Test
- Uterine Cancer
- Uterine Fibroids
- Vaginal Cancer
Education
MD, SUNY at Stony Brook School of Medicine
Residency, OB/GYN
Beth Israel Medical Center
Fellowship, OB/GYN
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Fellowship, Gynecologic Oncology
The Mount Sinai Hospital
Language
English
2007
Outstanding Recent Graduate Award
Stony Brook School of Medicine
2004
Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures
The American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
2002
Galloway Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital
2001
Excellence in Medical Students Education Award
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1995
Phi Beta Kappa
University of Minnesota
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