Herbert F. Gretz, MD

Herbert Gretz, MD Purchase, NY

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3030 Westchester Ave
Purchase, NY 10577
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Main: 914.305.2730
Fax: 914.305.2731

Herbert Gretz, MD Stamford

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1281 East Main St
Stamford, CT 06902
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Main: 203.325.4087
Fax: 203.210.2831

About Me

Dr. Gretz is a clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and the associate director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Gretz provides specialty care for women with benign and malignant gynecologic conditions requiring surgery. He has been performing robotic surgery since its inception and has completed over 1100 da Vinci robotic procedures between 2006 and 2023.

Dr. Gretz has practiced in New York City and the Westchester and Fairfield areas for over 25 years. He has published over 30 manuscripts in the field of gynecologic surgery and oncologic treatment.
  • Specialties

    Specialties

    Gynecologic Oncology
    Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
    Obstetrics and Gynecology

    Special Interests

    Languages

    English

  • Education & Training

    Medical School

    New York Medical College

    Residency

    New York University School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    University of Michigan Medical Center

  • Board Certifications & Affiliations

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Gynecologic Oncology
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
    American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics & Gynecology

    Affiliations

    Society of Gynecologic Oncology

Published Work

Robotic Single-Site and Conventional Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology: Clinical Outcomes and Cost Analysis of a Matched Case-Control Study

El Hachem L, Andikyan V, Mathews S, Friedman K, Poeran J, Shieh K, Geoghegan M, Gretz HF 3rd. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2016 Jul-Aug;23(5):760-8.

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Safety, Feasibility and Learning Curve of Robotic Single-Site Surgery in Gynecology

El Hachem et al. Int J Med Robot. 2015.

Responses of Advanced Directives by Jehovah’s Witnesses on a Gynecologic Oncology Service

Nagarsheth N, et al. J Bloodless Med. 2014:5.

Comparison of Laparoscopic and Robotic Management of Adnexal Masses

El Khouly NI, Barr RL, Kim BB, Jeng CJ, Nagarsheth NP, Fishman DA, Nezhat FR, Gretz HF, Chuang LT. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2014.

Randomized Controlled Double-Blind Trial of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Trocar Site Infiltration in Gynecologic Laparoscopy

El Hachem L, Small E, Chung P, Moshier EL, Friedman K, Fenske SS, Gretz HF 3rd. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014.

Survival Analysis of Robotic Versus Traditional Laparoscopic Surgical Staging for Endometrial Cancer

Cardenas-Goicoechea J, Shepherd A, Momeni M, Mandeli J, Chuang L, Gretz H, Fishman D, Rahaman J, Randall T. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2014 Feb;210(2):160.

Integration of Robotics into Two Established Programs of Minimally Invasive Surgery for Endometrial Cancer Appears to Decrease Surgical Complication

Cardenas-Goicoechea J, Soto E, Chuang L, Gretz H, Randall TC. J Gynecol Oncol. 2013 Jan;24(1):21-8.

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Phase 1 Study of Intravenous Rigosertib in Adult Patients with Advanced Cancer

Ohnuma T, Lehrer D, Ren C, Cho SY, Maniar M, Silverman L, Sung M, Gretz HF 3rd, et al. Am J Cancer Res. 2013 Jun 20;3(3):323-38.

Safety and Efficacy of Video Laparoscopic Surgical Debulking of Recurrent Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers

Nezhat FR, Denoble SM, Cho JE, Brown DN, Soto E, Chuang L, Gretz H, Saharia P. JSLS. 2012 Oct-Dec;16(4):511-8.

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Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Versus da Vinci Robotic Hysterectomy: Is Using the Robot Beneficial?

Soto E, Lo Y, Friedman K, Soto C, Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Dec;22(4):253-9.

Differences in Perioperative Outcomes After Laparoscopic Management of Benign and Malignant Adnexal Masses

Gad MS, ElKhouly NI, Soto E, Brodman M, Chuang L, Nezhat FR, Gretz HF. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011 Mar 31;22(1):18-24.

Chylous Ascites Following Robotic Lymph Node Dissection in a Patient with Metastatic Cervical Carcinoma

Soto E, Soto C, Nezhat F, Gretz H, Chuang L. J Gynecol Oncol. 2011;22(1):61-63.

The Safety and Efficacy of Laparoscopic Surgical Staging and Debulking of Apparent Advanced Stage Ovarian, Fallopian Tube, and Primary Peritoneal Cancers

Nezhat FR, DeNoble SM, Liu CS, Cho JE, Brown DN, Chuang L, Gretz H, Saharia P. JSLS. 2010 Apr-Jun;14(2):155-68.

Laparoscopic Management of Early Ovarian and Fallopian Tube Cancers: Surgical and Survival Outcome

Nezhat F, Ezzati M, Chuang L, Shamshirsaz AA, Rahaman J, Gretz H. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jan;200(1):83.e1-6.

Effect of Physician Gender and Specialty on Utilization of Hysterectomy in NY 2001–2005

Gretz H, Bradley WH, Zakashansky K, Nezhat F, Bohren DL, Kreiger K, Rubin E, Sokolow A. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;199(4):347.e1-6.

Patient Clinical Factors Influencing Use of Hysterectomy in NY 2001–2005

Gretz H, Bradley WH, Zakashansky K, Nezhat F, Rahaman J, Chuang L, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2008 Oct;199(4):349.e1-5.

Sulforaphane Induces Growth Arrest and Apoptosis in Human Ovarian Cancer Cells

Chuang LT, Moqattash ST, Gretz HF, Nezhat F, Rahaman J, Chiao JW. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2007 Jul 16:1-6.

Analysis of Survival Following Laparoscopic Management of Endometrial Carcinoma

Nezhat F, Yadav J, Rahaman J, Gretz H, Cohen C. J Minim Invasive Gynecol. 2008 Mar-Apr;15(2):181-7.

Total Laparoscopic Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy vs Radical Abdominal Hysterectomy

Zakashansky K, Chuang L, Gretz H, Nagarsheth NP, Rahaman J, Nezhat FR. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 2007 Sep-Oct;17(5):1075-82.

Outcomes of Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy for Low-Risk Endometrial Cancer are Equivalent to Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Nezhat F, Yadav JS, Rahaman J, Gretz H, Cohen CJ. JSLS. 2006 Oct-Dec;10(4):406-11.

Early Diagnosis of Endometrial Cancer Using Protein Biomarkers and MLDA Classification

Wang Y, Huang Y, Zhou D, Richmond T, Qiu H, Baram D, Ho G, Gretz HF, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2006 Sep;102(3):245-52.

Proteomic Analysis of Serum from Women with Early Stage Endometrial Cancer

Huang Y, Qiu H, Gilmour JT, Wang Y, Gretz HF, et al. Cancer Res. 2006;66(8 Suppl):Abstract 5029.

Minimally Invasive Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology: Laparoscopy versus Robotics

Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz HF, Rahaman J. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2005 Feb;17(1):20-5.

Blood Loss and Transfusion Rates in Laparoscopic vs Abdominal Hysterectomy

Nezhat F, Admon D, Gretz HF. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 2005 Aug;12(3):241-2.

Comparison of Laparoscopy and Laparotomy in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Survival and Recurrence

Nezhat F, DeNoble S, Chuang L, Gretz H, et al. JSLS. 2004 Jul-Sep;8(3):257-64.

Endometrial Cancer: Laparoscopic Surgery and Outcomes

Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H, et al. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 2004 Feb;16(1):29-32.

Proteomic Profiling of Human Uterine Leiomyomas

Qiu H, Jiang W, Huang Y, Gretz HF. J Am Coll Surg. 2003;197(3 Suppl):S92.

Protein Expression of HSP27 and Bcl-2 in Uterine Fibroids

Gretz HF, Qiu H, Mo Q, Huang Y. Fertil Steril. 2003 Sep;80 Suppl 2:S234.

Utility of Tumor Markers CA-125 and HE4 in the Detection of Ovarian Cancer

Gretz H, Huang Y, Rahaman J, Fishman D, et al. Gynecol Oncol. 2002;86(3):S88.

Randomized Trial Comparing General vs Epidural Anesthesia for Laparoscopic Surgery in Gynecology

Gretz HF, Chuang L, Rahaman J, Nezhat FR. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Nov;98(5 Pt 1):791-3.

Cost Analysis of Laparoscopic vs Abdominal Hysterectomy

Gretz HF, Chuang L, Nezhat FR. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2000 Aug;183(2):290-6.

Laparoscopic Management of Adnexal Masses

Nezhat FR, Gretz HF, et al. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Feb;11(1):39-43.

Laparoscopic Evaluation of Acute Pelvic Pain in Pregnancy

Gretz HF, Nezhat CH, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1998 Nov;5(4):425-9.

Bladder Injury During Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Gretz HF, Nezhat CH, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1996 Aug;3(4, Suppl):S10.

Successful Management of Early Cervical Cancer by Laparoscopy

Nezhat CH, Gretz HF, Nezhat FR. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1995 May;2(3, Suppl):S41.

Extrafascial Laparoscopic Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Dissection for Stage I Endometrial Carcinoma

Nezhat F, Gretz H, Nezhat C. J Am Assoc Gynecol Laparosc. 1995 May;2(3, Suppl):S39.

Histopathology of Uterine Fibroids in Relation to Protein Expression

Gretz HF, Qiu H, Mo Q, Huang Y. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1994;170(3 Suppl):589.

Minilaparotomy vs Laparoscopy for Management of Ovarian Masses

Nezhat F, Gretz H, et al. J Reprod Med. 1989 Sep;34(9):712-6.

Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: Review and Future Directions

Nezhat F, Chuang L, Gretz H. Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol. 1989 Feb;1(1):8-14.

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