Tamer A. Seckin, MD, FACOG
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Tamer Seckin, MD, is a Board Certified gynecologist and internationally renowned specialist in minimally invasive laparoscopic endometriosis surgery. He is in private practice in New York City with more than 30 years of experience. Dr. Seckin is the co-founder and medical director of the Endometriosis Foundation of America, and has dedicated his life to the understanding and treatment of this little-known disease.
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Michele Molinaro Milone on Facebook
2 days ago
07/22/2021, 19:09 PM
Today is exactly 6 months post op from my Total Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy and extensive removal of Endometriosis (8 hours worth!). To say Drs. Seckin and Goldstein gave me my life back is a complete understatement. I feel years younger. My fatigue, pain, digestive issues, brain fog and so many other symptoms are gone. I found these wonderful doctors a few years ago when Dr. Seckin operated on my sister after a failed surgery performed by another, unaffiliated doctor. I went back and forth in pain and with terrible periods for a few years thinking…Am I being a baby? Is this all in my head? It’s a period! Everyone gets one. I can tell you without hesitation…if you are on the fence, don’t wait any longer. And look no further than Dr. Seckin and Dr. Goldstein. You will literally be in the hands of the most skilled and informed surgeons in the world when it comes to Endometriosis. I was so confident in their abilities that I slept like a baby the night before surgery and was not a bit nervous that morning. I knew my life would only get better on the other side…and it has - far beyond what I could have ever hoped for. Thank you again Dr. Seckin and Dr Goldstein.
Anonymous on Healthgrades
a month ago
06/09/2021, 15:02 PM
From day one, it was clear that Dr Seckin, Dr. Goldstein and the team at Seckin Endometriosis Center cares deeply about their patients. Unfortunately, that has not always been the case when dealing with years of endometriosis pain. I had a laparoscopy in 2015 where it was determined I had stage four endometriosis. I was able to conceive and have my baby boy- grateful! After I stopped nursing him, I started to get intense pain and bleeding in between periods. I had a hard time going to work as a Massage Therapist, playing with my son, being romantic with my husband and I could barely commit to having social plans because I never knew if my pelvic area would cooperate. It has been a long journey and I was ready to end the cycle of birth control, different doctors and opinions. I just couldn't imagine doing this for years to come.
In 2012 I learned about Dr. Seckin while doing some research. At the time, I was 28 and just began dating my now husband. I mentioned to him how gr
T.L. S. on Birdeye
2 months ago
05/25/2021, 16:34 PM
First and foremost Dr Seckin, Dr Goldstein and the entire team saved me. Gave me my quality of life back. I have been suffering for years with Endometriosis, living with the the pain and misdiagnosis along with the mental health struggles that go along with trauma. Over and over I had endoscopies and doctors telling me it's a GI problem, it's in my head, and quite frankly no one believed me. With the opioid epidemic the ER visits that I had to make which some times were 3 times a week for pain management started to appear as though I was "drug seeking". It was disgusting, before they treated my pain they did a drug screen to make sure I wasn't already "high" or had high amounts of opioids in my system. I started to get anxious about going to get help in the one place that could help me. I started suffering silently and I would be in bed for days vomiting and ended up withering down to 95 lbs. I let the pain get so bad because I was scared to go to that place called the hospital fearing judgment. My mom is a nurse and she was fed up with the care i was receiving and then she went on a mission. A mission to find a specialist that could help me, save me. I am grateful I live in NY state and have very close access to NYC. This is where I found my saving grace. Seckin Endometriosis Center. I met with Dr Seckin and Dr Goldstein and immediately i felt validated. Dr Seckin looked at the images I brought from my two laparascopies in 2017 and 2019 and he pointed out all the Endo he saw. It was an aha moment! I felt relieved and validated. I was NOT CRAZY! I scheduled my surgery for excision which unfortunately got canceled due to Covid BUT I was finally able to get my surgery done May 13 2021. I IMMEDIATELY I felt relief. I was able to go to the bathroom like a human!!! They say excision is the gold standard but I say it is the platinum standard. The entire team including all the doctors and nurses at Lenox Hill Hospital were amazing. I felt safe and was cared for like never before. To all the women who are suffering, don't let a doctor take your insides out to fix you, this does not and will not fix you. Dr Seckin and Dr Goldstein i owe you the biggest THANK YOU. These two people gave me the opportunity to still have children if I want and they gave me my quality of life back. These two people need to be recognized and appreciated more than I could ever do. For all you women suffering please I beg you go see these two, you will never regret excision surgery with them they truly are the dream team. It also helps that Dr Goldstein is a Warrior herself, it makes the experience personal and the fact that you can talk to another women who understands is priceless.
Anonymous on RateMDs
2 months ago
05/21/2021, 04:39 AM
For anyone with endometriosis who has felt hopeless, this is the man to see! I have spent my life feeling deprived of happiness due to this disease. Dr. Seckin changed that. I promise each of you…he cares and is passionate about doing everything in his power to help remove this awful disease in you! Just to be in his presence made me feel better! I’m privileged to say he performed my surgery. If you suffer from this disease or suspect you do, please trust in this man. He has your absolute best interest! He’s my hero!!! I couldn’t be more pleased with my decision of choosing him to perform my surgery!
Roxana Gonzalez Martinez on Facebook
3 months ago
04/19/2021, 10:15 AM
I first met with Drs. Seckin and Goldstein in the summer of 2019 and they literally changed my life. I had previously been told by my old gynecologist that I most likely had endometriosis which would cause me to have trouble in conceiving child. My husband and I tried for two years unsuccessfully. No real answers or solutions were given prior to meeting with the team at Seckin Endometriosis. Upon meeting with them, they ran through a list of symptoms to which I had all and then a game plan of how to remove the endometriosis through deep excision surgery. They made me feel comfortable like my symptoms weren’t just in my head or “not that bad” and it was an actual disease that needed treatment. They were extremely knowledgeable and competent in dealing with endo. After my first appointment, I read his book and researched his method of treating the endometriosis and I realized I was in the best of hands. The surgery went very well and they removed 13 lesions from my uterus in July 2019. My husband and I conceived our beautiful boy in October of 2019, who was born July 2020, and my endometriosis symptoms have pretty much disappeared. My husband and I are eternally grateful to Drs. Seckin, Goldstein and their entire team.
Anonymous on RateMDs
3 months ago
04/19/2021, 06:46 AM
Dr. Seckin has changed my life for the better. No other doctor took time to listen to my symptoms and make me feel like there was hope for my condition. Along with Dr. Goldstein, he performed a multi-organ surgery with precision and grace. Not only were Dr. Seckin and Dr. Goldstein supportive throughout the entire process -- his team has been there every step of the way to take any questions I have had (pre and post-op). I cannot recommend Dr. Seckin and team enough!
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Thanks for the opportunity to care for you as patients and for your enthusiasm to share your experience!
Anonymous on Healthgrades
5 months ago
02/23/2021, 00:00 AM
From the very first call to Dr. Seckin's office, I was greeted warmly, with a caring and knowledgeable voice on the other side of the phone who explained every step of the process. Even in filling out the initial intake paperwork, I've never (finally) felt more understood, as the intake paperwork brought together all of the various areas of suffering I've endured, as part of the comprehensive picture of endometriosis.
Dr. Seckin and Dr. Goldstein themselves are some of the most professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate doctors, and skilled surgeons, I've ever had the experience of being around (and I train medical doctors for a living, so I've seen my fair share!). They have helped to change my life immensely, by fully understanding my case, my symptoms, and performing an intensive and complex surgery that has since taken away any pain I've experienced, including multiple other symptoms. They check-in, and truly care about their patients. I am so grateful.
C S. on Birdeye
5 months ago
02/19/2021, 09:44 AM
I had surgery in July 2020, soon after NYC opened up for elective surgeries again. My struggle with Endometriosis started in my early teens and the symptoms grew progressively worse throughout the years. I went to multiple specialists and was even scheduled for laser ablation in 2016. All of this without knowing for sure that Endometriosis was the cause of my symptoms. Anyone suffering with this disease can relate. As I read about the laser treatments I found that women were going back for the same procedure over and over again…so I cancelled.
The next four years were marked by torturous pain and debilitating fatigue. Finally, and with much pressing from loving family members, I agreed to consider surgery (although I didn’t see the point). In my research I came across a book written by Dr. Seckin himself. I barely got through the first chapter without crying. It was the first time I accepted that I have Endometriosis. Dr. Seckin was talking directly to me. Then, I read reviews, much like this one. Paragraphs and paragraphs women had written singing his praises. I was shocked, I mean how often do multitudes of people have good things to leave on a review right? When the doctors in the practice are extraordinary and set the bar for treatment standards.
From the moment I called and spoke to Dannay about my immediate insurance concerns (coming from out of state), I knew I was in the right place. We set up my consultation, and in early January of 2020 I met the doctor. Meeting Dr. Seckin was like a breath of fresh air. What people said in the reviews was right. He was concerned, empathetic and, above all, passionate about helping his patients. He spent ample time with me, answering questions, explaining the procedure, and showing me on my MRI; you know the one that the radiologist deemed “normal,” where the abnormalities were. Shortly after, we scheduled surgery. Then COVID happened and things got pushed back a bit but Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Seckin continued to monitor my condition while we waited.
By the time they did the surgery in July of 2020, I was so sick I could hardly get out of bed in the morning; and for good reason. Turns out the Endometriosis had infiltrated into various organs. It was a more complicated case than originally thought and I thank God for my surgical team for the work they did. Without getting too personal, I will say that they saved me from having to have a much more invasive treatment that would have involved multiple surgeries and long hospital stays; which I knew from my research and symptoms was a distinct possibility.
One of the reasons I felt most comfortable with this practice is because they have a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. They know that Endometriosis is not a disease only affecting the female reproductive organs. Instead, it is invasive and pervades the organs and tissues surrounding those organs. I wanted doctors who were willing to call in other experts if needed for a secondary opinion. Wouldn’t you rather have multiple brilliant minds working on you during surgery? I certainly did! There were a total of four surgeons that worked on me that day. When they came across the complication, the four of them collaborated and agreed upon the course of action. I felt comfortable with their decision. I’m seven months out now and feel like a new person! Recovery went smoothly and Dr. Goldstein and Dr. Seckin, as well as, the office staff have been here with me every step of the way. It feels good to know that I have the best surgical practice in the country behind me! Thank you Seckin Endometriosis center, you have given me my life back!!
Anonymous on RateMDs
5 months ago
02/18/2021, 02:08 AM
My twin sister and I were recently treated by Dr. Seckin, Dr.Goldstein, and their entire team. We underwent laparoscopic surgery, in which many endo lesions were removed, and we are currently recovering! I have had horrible period pains since I was about 11 years old (I am now 21). In addition, I have bloating, gastro issues, and an over active bladder. These are just a few of the many symptoms of endo. My sister was diagnosed with IBS, and shares similar symptoms to me. This summer I was fed up with feeling horrible during my periods, and very uncomfortable whenever I ate. I decided I wanted to get to the bottom of it, and thankfully I found Dr. Seckin and the answers to why I felt this way.
I can not say enough good things about the entire Seckin team, we had an amazing experience with them. I really do believe that with Dr.Seckin and Dr. Goldstein you are given the best treatment possible for this disease. They have specific and unique ways of removing endo, unlike other surgeons, which prevents future surgeries. If you are planning on seeking treatment, I highly recommend that you work with them to ensure you have the highest quality of care. The staff are extremely caring and have great communication. I feel extremely lucky to have been able to be a patient of theirs, and I thank them for taking such good care of us. I wish that more women with endometriosis knew about the wonderful work that they do so they could get amazing treatment like we did!
PS - I recommend reading Dr. Seckin's books as he explains his methods in depth and they really helped me fully understand the disease. It was inspiring to read how many lives they have changed!
Business Response:
Thank you for sharing your unique journey of being twin sisters with endometriosis. Thanks too for the opportunity to care for you as patients and for your enthusiasm to share your experience!