
Overview
Dr. Winkler is the System Chief, of the Division of Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery: Urogynecology at Northwell Health and Professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He is in active clinician, as well as and academician. Clinically he manages patients with all types of pelvic floor dysfunction and specifically, patients with pelvic organ prolapse and urinary incontinence. Dr. Winkler is a skilled surgeon and performs pelvic reconstructive procedures laparoscopically/robotically, abdominally, and vaginally. This ability to perform pelvic floor reconstructive procedures through various routes allows Dr. Winkler the ability to individually tailor treatment options for each patientDr. Winkler is a mentor and trains medical students, residents and fellows and was awarded the APGO Excellence in Teaching Award for Excellence in Resident Education in June of 2012. He is the program director of the ACGME approved Fellowship Program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at North Shore-LIJ. Dr. Winkler is committed to clinical research and has authored and published dozens of peer reviewed articles and has presented his research at national annual scientific meetings.
Dr. Winkler is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectocele, Angiomyoma, Pelvic Congestion Syndrome, Hysterectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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865 Northern Boulevard, Suite 202, Great Neck, NY 11021
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Dr. Winkler has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Harvey A. Winkler
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Harvey A. Winkler?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Harvey A. Winkler by calling their office at 516-622-5114. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Harvey A. Winkler a top-rated expert for Rectocele?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Harvey A. Winkler is classified as an Distinguished expert for Rectocele, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Harvey A. Winkler specialize in?
While Dr. Harvey A. Winkler is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Rectocele, Angiomyoma, and Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Harvey A. Winkler participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Harvey A. Winkler has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rectocele. You can view a list of Dr. Harvey A. Winkler's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Harvey A. Winkler accept my insurance?
Dr. Harvey A. Winkler accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-622-5114 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- RectoceleDr. Winkler isDistinguished. Learn about Rectocele.
- Advanced
- AngiomyomaDr. Winkler isAdvanced. Learn about Angiomyoma.
- Experienced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Winkler isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- HysterectomyDr. Winkler isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- NecrosisDr. Winkler isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pelvic Congestion SyndromeDr. Winkler isExperienced. Learn about Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Winkler isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.

