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About Jacques Moritz, OB/GYN

Dr. Jacques Moritz has been a member of the obstetrics and gynecology faculty at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center since 1995 and director of the gynecology division since 2000. In addition, he is an assistant professor of clinical obstetrics and gynecology at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. Before arriving at St. Luke's-Roosevelt, he held several positions as a medical news reporter and consultant for television, radio and print media. Dr. Moritz obtained his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine and completed his residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, where he also was trained and certified in microsurgery. He is board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. Dr. Moritz has a clinical interest in alternatives to surgery for fibroid tumors and abnormal uterine bleeding these techniques include hysteroscopic surgery, endometrial ablation, and uterine artery embolization. In addition, he performs transcervical sterilization, which is done without an incision. He supports labor and birth in Roosevelt's special Birthing Center, as a patient option in low-risk deliveries.

Posts by Jacques Moritz


I have been diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus / possible didelphyc uterus…Will I be able to find a doctor that is willing to at least let me try before defaulting to a c-section?

Monday, July 14th, 2008 Posted by Jacques Moritz, OB/GYN in Midwife Q & A2 Comments »

Q: I have been diagnosed with a bicornuate uterus / possible didelphyc uterus. I am trying to conceive and have been told that I will need a c-section if I ... Continue reading this post...