Dr Pankaj Singhal
Endometriosis Specialist in New York
Pankaj Singhal, MD, MS, MHCM, FACOG
Dr. Singhal previously served as the Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology at Good Samaritan and was the System Chairman for Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women’s Health for Catholic Health Services. He obtained his medical degree from Madras Medical College in India and holds a master’s degree in healthcare management from Harvard University.
Dr. Singhal is an accredited Surgeon of Excellence by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) and has received the Center of Excellence designation in Robotic Surgery and Minimally Invasive Gynecology from Good Samaritan.
Dr. Singhal’s special interests and expertise are in advanced reproductive technologies, laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery, gynecology, and endometriosis. He consults with and provides assistance to clients from all over the world in various areas of gynecology surgery. He is recognized for taking on the most challenging surgery and endometriosis cases that other doctors/centers decline. His existing and past clients have been his biggest supporters, referring him to their friends and family. Dr. Singhal’s ongoing new client base is primarily made up of referrals from prior clients.
As a leader in robotic and minimally invasive surgery, Dr. Singhal has established the New York Gynecology Endometriosis (NYGE) center, which emphasizes a thorough and cautious treatment approach that addresses all of women’s endometriosis-related requirements.
Dr. Singhal is widely regarded and respected as a Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgeries, having completed over 10,000 robotic gynecologic, endometriosis, and cancer surgeries. He has trained over 45 gynecologic surgeons, as well as fellows in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery and gynecologic oncology. Dr. Singhal has also developed cutting-edge surgical techniques for endometriosis and cancer robot-assisted surgeries.
He is one of the very few surgeons in the United States who have completed over 5,718 robot-assisted gynecologic surgeries. Additionally, Dr. Singhal is recognized for achieving the best surgical outcomes, particularly for complex surgeries.
In 2008, Dr. Singhal completed a fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology from Roswell Park Cancer Institute, followed by a master’s degree in Healthcare Management from Harvard University.
Dr. Pankaj Singhal has published over 60 peer-reviewed publications and has given over 100 invited presentations in national and international organizations.
Most Complex Robotic Endometriosis Cases
- Bowel, bladder, ureters, nerves are managed by us.
- Endometriosis is not cancer but grows like one.
- Being a cancer surgeon allows me to resect endometriosis with unparallel precision.
- Performed more than 10,000 robotic gynecologic, endometriosis and cancer surgeries.
- Known for taking on the most challenging surgery cases that other doctors/centers turn away.
A healthcare leader with extensive clinical experience and training in women's health, gynecologic cancer, healthcare management, and an MBA in finance.
- With over 12 years of industry expertise in both academic and private healthcare settings, physician practice management, and executive leadership.
- Dr. Singhal has a consistent track record as an executive leader and a proven ability to excel in complex and dynamic multi-faceted healthcare settings.
- Driven by his ability to identify opportunities for significant value creation (economical, educational, market share, and societal), Dr. Singhal has launched new ACGME fellowship programs, expanded residency programs, launched new system-level service lines, expanded clinical market share by 200%, and developed physician scorecards.
- Dr. Singhal has a proven track record as a strategic change agent who pursues a value-based approach to healthcare. He efficiently executes strategy through servant leadership and buy-in from all stakeholders, uses data to drive results, develops and motivates physician leaders, and effectively collaborates with his team to achieve success.
- As a quality improvement champion, Dr. Singhal challenges the status quo and removes inefficiencies in the system. He has developed system-wide scorecards for OB/GYN, MFM, Gyn Onc, standardized orders sets, consent forms, and transfer policies, and improved physician compliance with quality measures.
Dr. Singhal's Research Publications Across Various Platforms
- Singhal, P., & Lele, S. (2006). Intraperitoneal chemotherapy for ovarian cancer: where are we now?. Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network : JNCCN, 4(9), 941–946. https://doi.org/10.6004/jnccn.2006.0077
- Singhal, P., Odunsi, K., Rodabaugh, K., Driscoll, D., & Lele, S. (2006). Primary fallopian tube carcinoma: a retrospective clinicopathologic study. European journal of gynaecological oncology, 27(1), 16–18.
- Hylander, B., Repasky, E., Shrikant, P., Intengan, M., Beck, A., Driscoll, D., Singhal, P., Lele, S., & Odunsi, K. (2006). Expression of Wilms tumor gene (WT1) in epithelial ovarian cancer. Gynecologic oncology, 101(1), 12–17. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2005.09.052
- McCloskey, S. A., Tchabo, N. E., Malhotra, H. K., Odunsi, K., Rodabaugh, K., Singhal, P., Lele, S., & Jaggernauth, W. (2010). Adjuvant vaginal brachytherapy alone for high risk localized endometrial cancer as defined by the three major randomized trials of adjuvant pelvic radiation. Gynecologic oncology, 116(3), 404–407. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ygyno.2009.06.027
- Singhal, P., Spiegel, G., Driscoll, D., Odunsi, K., Lele, S., & Rodabaugh, K. J. (2005). Cyclooxygenase 2 expression in serous tumors of the ovary. International journal of gynecological pathology : official journal of the International Society of Gynecological Pathologists, 24(1), 62–66.
- McEachron, J., Zhou, N., Spencer, C., Shanahan, L., Chatterton, C., Singhal, P., & Lee, Y. C. (2020). Evaluation of the optimal sequence of adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy in the treatment of advanced endometrial cancer. Journal of gynecologic oncology, 31(6), e90. https://doi.org/10.3802/jgo.2020.31.e90
- Singhal, P., Tchabo, N. E., & Odunsi, K. (2007). Immunologic markers of cancer progression and prognosis. Expert opinion on medical diagnostics, 1(4), 439–450. https://doi.org/10.1517/17530059.1.4.439
- Shrikant, P. A., Rao, R., Li, Q., Kesterson, J., Eppolito, C., Mischo, A., & Singhal, P. (2010). Regulating functional cell fates in CD8 T cells. Immunologic research, 46(1-3), 12–22. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12026-009-8130-9
- Eddib, A., Danakas, A., Hughes, S., Erk, M., Michalik, C., Narayanan, M. S., Krovi, V., & Singhal, P. (2014). Influence of Morbid Obesity on Surgical Outcomes in Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery. Journal of gynecologic surgery, 30(2), 81–86. https://doi.org/10.1089/gyn.2012.0142
- McEachron, J., Zhou, N., Spencer, C., Chatterton, C., Shanahan, L., Katz, J., Naegele, S., Singhal, P., & Lee, Y. C. (2021). Adjuvant chemoradiation associated with improved outcomes in patients with microsatellite instability-high advanced endometrial carcinoma. International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society, 31(2), 203–208. https://doi.org/10.1136/ijgc-2020-001709
- McEachron, J., Heyman, T., Shanahan, L., Tran, V., Friedman, M., Gorelick, C., Economos, K., Singhal, P., Lee, Y. C., & Kanis, M. J. (2020). Multimodality adjuvant therapy and survival outcomes in stage I-IV uterine carcinosarcoma. International journal of gynecological cancer : official journal of the International Gynecological Cancer Society, 30(7), 1012–1017. https://doi.org/10.1136/ijgc-2020-001315
- Eisner, I. S., Wadhwa, R. K., Downing, K. T., & Singhal, P. (2019). Prevention and management of bowel injury during gynecologic laparoscopy: an update. Current opinion in obstetrics & gynecology, 31(4), 245–250. https://doi.org/10.1097/GCO.0000000000000552
- Jun, S. K., Sathia Narayanan, M., Singhal, P., Garimella, S., & Krovi, V. (2013). Evaluation of robotic minimally invasive surgical skills using motion studies. Journal of robotic surgery, 7(3), 241–249. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-013-0419-y
- Eddib, A., Jain, N., Aalto, M., Hughes, S., Eswar, A., Erk, M., Michalik, C., Krovi, V., & Singhal, P. (2013). An analysis of the impact of previous laparoscopic hysterectomy experience on the learning curve for robotic hysterectomy. Journal of robotic surgery, 7(3), 295–299. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11701-012-0388-6
- Bolnick, A. D., Bolnick, J. M., Kohan-Ghadr, H. R., Kilburn, B. A., Pasalodos, O. J., Singhal, P., Dai, J., Diamond, M. P., Armant, D. R., & Drewlo, S. (2017). Enhancement of trophoblast differentiation and survival by low molecular weight heparin requires heparin-binding EGF-like growth factor. Human reproduction (Oxford, England), 32(6), 1218–1229. https://doi.org/10.1093/humrep/dex069
- Karabakhtsian, R., Heller, D. S., Singhal, P., & Sama, J. (2002). Malignant mixed mesodermal tumor in a young woman with polycystic ovary syndrome. A case report. The Journal of reproductive medicine, 47(11), 946–948.
- Castillo, M. H., Peoples, J. B., Machicao, C. N., & Singhal, P. (2001). The lateral island trapezius myocutaneous flap for circumferential reconstruction of hypopharynx and cervical esophagus. Digestive surgery, 18(2), 93–97. https://doi.org/10.1159/000050107
- S. Kumar, P. Singhal and V. N. Krovi, “Computer-Vision-Based Decision Support in Surgical Robotics,” in IEEE Design & Test, vol. 32, no. 5, pp. 89-97, Oct. 2015, doi: 10.1109/MDAT.2015.2465135. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/7181689
- Kumar, Suren & Sathia narayanan, Madusudanan & Singhal, Pankaj & Corso, Jason & Krovi, Venkat. (2014). Surgical Tool Attributes from Monocular Video. 10.13140/2.1.2057.4081. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/264972097_Surgical_Tool_Attributes_from_Monocular_Video
- Eddib, A. , Hughes, S. , Aalto, M. , Eswar, A. , Erk, M. , Michalik, C. , Krovi, V. and Singhal, P. (2014) Impact of Age on Surgical Outcomes after Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Hysterectomies. Surgical Science, 5, 90-96. doi: 10.4236/ss.2014.53018.
- Chitgar, S., Ghomi, A., Danakas, G., Erk, M., Narayanan, M.S., Krovi, V., Sharma, S., and Singhal, P., “Safety and Efficacy of Robot-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery for High Risk and Advanced Stage Endometrial Cancer,” Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology , Vol. 20 , No. 6 , S82, Nov. 2013. doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2013.08.264.
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