Meet Our Gynecologists
Our Physicians
Dr. Florencia Polite
Dr. Polite is a graduate of Harvard College and the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU, she joined the faculty in 2006. Dr. Polite is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and an Associate Director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program at NYU. Her special interests include the treatment of fibroids, abnormal uterine bleeding, cervical dysplasia, colposcopic evaluations, hysteroscopy, LEEP cone biopsy, operative laparoscopy, osteoporosis, menopause/perimenopause, and well-woman care. Dr. Polite has been the recipient of multiple teaching awards from both medical students and residents including the CREOG National Faculty Award.
Dr. Samantha Dunham
Dr. Dunham is a graduate of Boston College (B.A. English/French), Columbia University Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Med program and Temple University School of Medicine. After completing her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at NYU, she worked with an underserved population in Brooklyn, and then entered private practice in Mahattan. She joined the faculty in 2006. Dr. Dunham is an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and Associate Student Education Director. She also cares for patients every Tuesday at the Initiative for Women with Disabilities at NYU Hospital for Joint Disease, and cares for cancer survivors at the NYU Clinical Cancer Center. Her special interests include minimally invasive surgery, operative hysteroscopy, evaluation of abnormal uterine bleeding, assessment of cervical dysplasia with colposcopic evaluation and treatment, osteoporosis, menopause/perimenopause, and well-woman care.
