Well-Woman & Gynecologic Care
Annual gyn exams, Pap and cervical screening, clinical breast exams, colposcopy and evaluation of abnormal bleeding.
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Brooklyn & Jamaica, New York
Women's healthcare where you are heard, respected and never rushed.
Personalized care across every stage of life — prevention, wellness, gynecologic care and management of the conditions that affect women most.
25+
Years in practice
2
New York locations
13+
Ages we care for
DNP
Doctorally prepared
What we do
Comprehensive care for every stage of life
From a first gynecologic visit at 13 to menopause and beyond — evidence-based care delivered with time, context and education.
Family Planning & Pregnancy
Contraceptive management, preconception counselling, pregnancy testing, early prenatal care and prenatal testing.
Explore pregnancy careMenopause & Midlife Health
Perimenopausal and menopausal care, symptom management, bone health and long-term wellness planning.
Explore menopause careWeight, PCOS & Fibroids
Medically supervised weight management, PCOS evaluation and management, and care for uterine fibroids.
Explore wellness careUrinary & Sexual Health
Incontinence and urinary care, recurrent UTIs, sexual health concerns and confidential STI screening.
Explore urinary careAdolescent & Teen Gynecology
Age-appropriate, non-intimidating care for girls and young women 13–21 — usually a conversation, not an exam.
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Founder & Provider
Our story
Care built around the woman, not the clock
Steddy Healthcare was founded on a simple conviction: every woman deserves healthcare where she feels heard, respected and truly cared for — not rushed through an appointment with questions still unanswered.
Over more than 25 years as a Nurse Practitioner and Certified Nurse Midwife, Dr. Audrey M. Stedford has seen how often women leave a visit without the time, the explanation or the next step they needed. Steddy Healthcare exists to close that gap.
Healthcare should be a partnership. Each woman's story, lifestyle, goals and concerns matter.Read our full story and meet Dr. Stedford
Why patients choose Steddy
Academic-grade medicine, delivered locally
We are dedicated to accessible, culturally respectful, evidence-based care across the lifespan — honouring the mind, the body and the community.
Time to be heard
Appointments are built for conversation. Your concerns get discussed, not deferred, and you leave knowing the next step.
Education at every visit
Understanding your body is part of the treatment. We explain the what and the why so you can make informed decisions.
Culturally responsive care
We account for the cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic factors that shape health decisions — and we reduce the barriers we can.
Evidence-based practice
Recommendations follow current clinical guidelines from bodies including ACOG, USPSTF and the CDC — reviewed for your individual risk.
Secure video visits
Telehealth
See your provider without leaving home
Many concerns don't require a trip to the office. Telehealth visits are available for follow-ups, medication management, lab result reviews, contraceptive counselling and much of routine wellness care.
- Same clinician, same continuity of care
- Available across New York State
- Covered by most participating insurance plans
Insurance
We work with most major plans
Coverage varies by plan and product. Please confirm participation with our office and your insurer before your visit.
- Aetna
- Anthem / Empire BCBS
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- MetroPlus
- Medicare
- NY Medicaid
- Oscar
- EmblemHealth / GHI
- Self-pay welcome
Not sure whether we take your plan? Call (718) 968-2059 with your member ID and we will verify your benefits before you book.
Questions & answers
Common questions
Women's health care covers the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of health concerns unique to — or more common in — women. That includes cervical and breast cancer screening, bone density, pregnancy and prenatal care, menopause symptoms, heart health, depression and anxiety, fertility and urinary tract concerns.
Screening for these conditions can identify illness before serious complications develop.
We record your weight and vital signs, review your medical history and complete a physical exam. Depending on your age, history and symptoms your visit may also include a pelvic exam, a Pap test, a clinical breast exam, and blood work.
Nothing happens without an explanation first. You can decline any part of the exam.
As a general rule, book once a year — or more often if your provider recommends it based on your history. Always schedule an appointment whenever new symptoms appear, rather than waiting for your annual visit.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends a first gynecologic visit between ages 13 and 15. That first visit is typically a conversation and a general health assessment — not a pelvic exam. Exams are performed only when medically indicated.
More about adolescent careReady to be truly heard?
Request an appointment online and our office will call you within one business day to confirm your visit — in office or by telehealth.