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NYU Langone Health

A newly formalized PAS program with GynOnc co-leadership, AI-driven research, and multi-site reach across New York City

Last reviewed: March 2026

Key Takeaways

  • NYU Langone formalized its dedicated PAS program around 2024, co-directed by an MFM specialist and a gynecologic oncologist with extensive PAS surgical experience
  • Dr. Fady Khoury Collado brings over 100 PAS surgeries from his prior work at Columbia, providing deep surgical expertise to the new program
  • The program spans multiple sites across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island, expanding access for patients across the greater New York metropolitan area
  • NYU is pursuing innovative research including machine learning and AI for PAS risk prediction, as well as health equity studies in PAS care
  • Uterine preservation has been stated as a research goal but has no published outcomes yet — ask the care team directly about their current experience

Program Overview

NYU Langone Health established its formalized Placenta Accreta Spectrum program around 2024, bringing together maternal-fetal medicine and gynecologic oncology under a co-directorship model. While NYU has long managed complex obstetric cases, the creation of a dedicated PAS program reflects a commitment to standardized, multidisciplinary care specifically designed for this condition.

The program benefits from NYU Langone's multi-site footprint, with capability to manage PAS cases across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Long Island campuses. This geographic reach is particularly valuable in the New York metropolitan area, where access to specialized care can vary significantly by borough and neighborhood.

A defining feature of the NYU program is its emphasis on emerging technology and health equity. The team is actively developing machine learning and artificial intelligence tools for PAS risk prediction, and conducting research on disparities in PAS care and outcomes across different patient populations.

NYU Langone holds designation as a Regional Perinatal Center, indicating state-level recognition of its capacity to manage the highest-risk pregnancies.

Fertility Preservation Status

⚠️ Fertility Preservation: Stated Goal but Not Yet Documented

The NYU Langone PAS program has publicly stated its intent to pursue uterine preservation as a research direction. However, no published outcomes, case series, or named conservative management protocol are currently available.

Because the program was formalized relatively recently (~2024), it is still in the early stages of building its published track record. This does not mean uterine preservation is impossible at NYU, but patients who prioritize fertility preservation should have a candid conversation with the care team about their current experience with conservative approaches, the number of cases attempted, and outcomes to date.

Management Strategy

Emerging (Stated Goal of Uterine Preservation) — The co-directors have stated a goal of pursuing “postdelivery uterine preservation” as a key research direction for the program. No published outcomes are available yet, and the specific conservative management strategy (surgical vs. expectant) has not been publicly defined. Patients should ask the care team directly about the current approach and experience level.

Key Physicians

Dr. Rebecca Jessel, MD

  • Role: Co-Director, PAS Program
  • Specialty: Maternal-Fetal Medicine
  • Affiliation: NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • Focus: Prenatal diagnosis, multidisciplinary care coordination, AI/ML applications for PAS risk prediction, health equity in PAS

Dr. Fady Khoury Collado, MD

  • Role: Co-Director, PAS Program
  • Specialty: Gynecologic Oncology
  • Affiliation: NYU Langone Health, NYU Grossman School of Medicine
  • Experience: Over 100 PAS surgeries performed during prior tenure at Columbia University Medical Center
  • Notable: GynOnc co-leadership of a PAS program is a model increasingly recognized as valuable, since gynecologic oncologists bring advanced pelvic surgical skills including experience with radical hysterectomy, pelvic anatomy, and major vessel management

Multidisciplinary Team Composition

The NYU Langone PAS program assembles a multidisciplinary team for each case that includes:

  • Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) — prenatal diagnosis, monitoring, and care coordination
  • Gynecologic Oncology — surgical co-leadership, complex pelvic surgery, hemorrhage management
  • Interventional Radiology — balloon catheter placement and embolization procedures
  • Urology — ureter identification and bladder management when invasion extends beyond the uterus
  • Anesthesiology — specialized obstetric anesthesia and massive transfusion protocols
  • Neonatology — NICU support for preterm delivery
  • Blood bank / transfusion medicine — cross-matching, massive transfusion readiness
  • Social work and care coordination — patient navigation across the multi-site system
📌 Why GynOnc Co-Leadership Matters

Gynecologic oncologists spend their careers operating in the pelvis — managing complex anatomy, controlling hemorrhage from large vessels, and performing radical surgery. These skills translate directly to PAS surgery, where the placenta may invade into the bladder, parametrium, or major blood vessels. Multiple studies have shown that GynOnc involvement on PAS surgical teams is associated with reduced blood loss and fewer complications.

Published Outcomes

As a newly formalized program, NYU Langone's PAS-specific publication record is still developing. However, the program's research directions are notable:

AI and Machine Learning for PAS Risk Prediction

The NYU team is developing machine learning models to improve early identification of PAS, potentially using imaging data, clinical history, and laboratory values to flag high-risk patients earlier in pregnancy. While these tools are still in development, they represent a forward-looking approach to a condition where early diagnosis significantly improves outcomes.

Health Equity Research

NYU investigators are studying disparities in PAS diagnosis, referral patterns, and outcomes across different racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic groups. This research addresses a critical gap — PAS outcomes can vary significantly depending on where and when a patient receives care, and understanding these disparities is essential to improving access for all patients.

Surgical Experience

While the NYU program itself is new, Dr. Khoury Collado's individual experience of over 100 PAS surgeries at Columbia provides a foundation of surgical expertise. Patients may wish to ask about combined team case volumes and outcomes during their consultation.

Clinical Trials

NYU Langone is an active clinical research institution with a broad portfolio of obstetric studies. Patients interested in PAS-related clinical trials should:

  • Ask their MFM provider about currently enrolling PAS protocols at NYU
  • Search ClinicalTrials.gov using "placenta accreta" and "NYU Langone"
  • Inquire about AI/ML risk prediction studies, which may be recruiting patients with PAS for model development and validation

Practical Information

Contact

  • Phone: 646-929-7800
  • Hospital: NYU Langone Health, 550 First Avenue, New York, NY 10016
  • Department: Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Website: nyulangone.org

Multi-Site Locations

PAS consultations may be available at multiple NYU Langone campuses:

  • Manhattan: Tisch Hospital / NYU Langone Medical Center
  • Brooklyn: NYU Langone Hospital — Brooklyn
  • Long Island: NYU Langone Hospital — Long Island (Mineola)

Delivery planning and complex surgical cases are typically coordinated at the main Manhattan campus. Ask your care team which location is best for your initial consultation versus delivery.

Insurance

NYU Langone accepts most major insurance plans. Given the multi-site structure, verify that your specific plan covers care at the campus where you will receive treatment. Contact NYU Langone's financial services for coverage questions, especially for out-of-state patients.

Telemedicine

NYU Langone offers video visits for many outpatient consultations. An initial PAS consultation may be conducted via telemedicine for patients traveling from a distance, though in-person evaluation will be required for imaging and surgical planning. Ask about video visit availability when scheduling your appointment.

References

  1. ACOG/SMFM Obstetric Care Consensus No. 7: Placenta Accreta Spectrum. Obstet Gynecol. 2018;132(6):e259-e275. PMID: 30461695
  2. Silver RM, Branch DW. Placenta Accreta Spectrum. N Engl J Med. 2018;378(16):1529-1536. PMID: 29669225
  3. Shamshirsaz AA, et al. Multidisciplinary team management and outcomes in patients with placenta accreta spectrum. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2018. PMID: 29752934