1981 BS, University of Miami, Coral Gables, Florida
1983 MS, Biology, Barry University, Miami, Florida
1988 MD, University of Miami School of Medicine
1988-1992 Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York
Academic Appointment
Assistant Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Special Interests or Skills
Hysteroscopic surgery
Uterine artery embolization
Alternatives to hysterectomy for fibroid tumors
Transcervical sterilization--without an incision
Supports labor and birth in Roosevelt's special Birthing Center, as a patient option in low-risk deliveries
Dr. Jacques Moritz has been a member of the obstetrics and gynecology faculty at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center since 1995 and director of the gynecology division since 2000. In addition, he is an assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Before arriving at St. Luke's-Roosevelt, he held several positions as a medical news reporter and consultant for television, radio and print media. Dr. Moritz obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he also was trained and certified in microsurgery. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Moritz has a clinical interest in alternatives to surgery for fibroid tumors and abnormal uterine bleeding these techniques include hysteroscopic surgery, endometrial ablation, and uterine artery embolization. In addition, he performs transcervical sterilization, which is done without an incision. He supports labor and birth in Roosevelt's special Birthing Center, as a patient option in low-risk deliveries.
Dr. Moritz’s Insurance Providers
This list is a guide. Please also call Dr. Moritz’s office to verify that he accepts your insurance coverage.
Academic Health Plan
Aetna/USHC/HMO
Aetna/PPO/POS
Affinity Health Plans
AmeriHealth
Anthem
Beech Street
Blue Cross/Blue Shield HMO
Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO/POS
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Senior Plan
Cambridge
Centercare/Fidelis
Cigna HMO
Cigna PPO
Galaxy
GHI CBP Flex Select
GHI CBP Network Access
GHI CBP PPO
Great West
HealthNet
HIP
Local 1199
Local 825
Magnacare
Medicare
Medicare Railroad
Multiplan
Oxford
PHCS (Private Healthcare System)
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Empire Plan