Dr. Scott Chudnoff, chair of the obstetrics and gynecology service at Maimonides Medical Center, has been named a 2024 Castle Connolly Top Doctor, marking the second consecutive year he has received this distinction. This recognition carries significance because it reflects peer acknowledgment of clinical excellence in a field where patient outcomes depend heavily on surgical skill and comprehensive care approaches. Dr. Chudnoff specializes in minimally invasive surgery and treating gynecologic conditions including fibroids, abnormal bleeding, endometriosis, and pelvic pain. His philosophy emphasizes avoiding surgery when possible and treating patients holistically rather than focusing solely on specific conditions.
The Castle Connolly Top Doctors selection process involves peer nomination and rigorous research, with only approximately 7% of U.S. physicians receiving this honor annually. Dr. Chudnoff noted that recognition from peers represents a special form of professional validation. His clinical expertise is complemented by academic roles and research contributions that advance gynecologic treatment options. As a professor at SUNY Downstate and principal investigator on clinical trials exploring new fibroid treatments, Dr. Chudnoff bridges clinical practice with research innovation. His work has been published extensively and presented internationally, contributing to global medical knowledge.
Dr. Chudnoff's educational background includes an MD from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, an OB/GYN residency and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellowship at Montefiore Einstein, and a master's degree in clinical research from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This training foundation supports his dual focus on patient care and research advancement. The repeated Top Doctor recognition underscores the importance of physician excellence in women's health care, particularly in developing less invasive treatment alternatives. For patients seeking information about Castle Connolly's selection methodology, details are available at https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/nomination-selection-process. Dr. Chudnoff's approach represents a growing trend in medicine toward personalized, minimally invasive care that prioritizes patient wellbeing while advancing treatment options through clinical research and peer-recognized expertise.
