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Michelle Lightfoot, MD, Obstetrics & Gynecology, New York, NY

MichelleDiane SwansonLightfootMDMPH(She/Her)

Obstetrics & Gynecology New York, NY

Gynecologic Oncology

Assistant Professor

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  • Office

    240 East 38th Street
    20th Floor
    New York, NY 10016

Education & Training

  • Ohio State University/Mt Carmel Hospital
    Ohio State University/Mt Carmel HospitalFellowship, Gynecologic Oncology, 2018 - 2021
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2014 - 2018
  • Columbia University
    Columbia UniversityMPH, 2013 - 2014
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2021 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2018 - 2022
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2014 - 2018

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Brigid Norton Award for Humanitarianism in Medicine Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, 2018
  • Award for Excellence in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery AUGS, 2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Evaluating the Teaching Methods of a Community Health Worker Training Curriculum in Rural Guatemala  
    Lightfoot, Michelle Palazuelos, Daniel, Journal of Family Medicine & Community Health, 11/24/2016

Abstracts/Posters

  • Gynecologic oncologists' experience in and barriers to participation in global health delivery
    Lightfoot, Michelle D.S. Esselen, Katharine M. Haviland, Miriam J. Awtrey, Christopher S. Dalrymple, John L. Garrett, Lesli A. Hacker, Michele R. Liu, Fong W., Society of Gynecologic Oncology Annual Meeting, National Harbor, MD, 3/2017
  • Improving Access to Care: Matching Underrepresented Minorities in OB/GYN Residency Programs Presentation Type: Poster
    Lightfoot, Michelle Dinapoli, Martina Mendiola, Monica, CREOG & APGO Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 3/2017

Press Mentions

  • 7 Little-Known Facts About Ovarian Cancer and the BRCA Genes
    7 Little-Known Facts About Ovarian Cancer and the BRCA GenesNovember 8th, 2018
  • Gynecologic Oncologists Cite Time, Money as Barriers to Global Health Participation
    Gynecologic Oncologists Cite Time, Money as Barriers to Global Health ParticipationMarch 12th, 2017

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish