I’m Dr. Meryl Kahan, a board-certified gynecologist and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner with over a decade of experience in women’s health. I founded SheMD to offer something women rarely find in today’s healthcare system: a trusted partner who listens, takes time, and provides individualized, evidence-based care.

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I graduated magna cum laude from Brandeis University with degrees in History and Biology, then earned my medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University. I completed my residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, where I developed a strong commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care.

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During my years in both private practice and hospital-based settings in New Jersey and New York City, I saw a troubling pattern: women in perimenopause were often told their symptoms were “normal” or were given birth control as a quick fix. That experience drove me to pursue extensive training in hormonal management and bioidentical hormone replacement therapy.

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Today, my focus is on hormonal optimization — helping women in their 30s, 40s, and 50s navigate perimenopause and menopause with clarity, energy, and confidence. At SheMD, I blend advanced hormone therapy with comprehensive gynecologic care, supporting women at every stage of life.

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Originally from upstate New York, I now live in Westchester with my husband and our rescue pup, Bingo.

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Fun facts about me:

• I sing in a community choir (whether I'm good or not is up for debate)

• My favorite workout is strength training — practice what you preach!

• Travel is my passion and I've visited 6 continents so far — Antarctica, I'm coming for you!