Michael Vardy, MD
Chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Michael Vardy, MD, is the chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. Dr. Vardy is a well-known and widely respected surgeon, educator, author and researcher who comes to Saint Peter’s from Englewood Hospital in North Jersey where he served as director of Urogynecology for 21 years and for six years as chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. In 2005, Dr. Vardy established Englewood Hospital Urogynecologic Robotic program in 2009. He founded the fellowship program in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine in New York City where he served as division and fellowship director and was promoted to associate professor. He was awarded the June Alyson Award for his research on the effect of estrogen on the biomechanical properties of pelvic ligaments.
Dr. Vardy graduated from the Sackler School of Medicine in Tel Aviv, Israel, and completed his residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in Bronx, NY. After three years as a practicing general OB/GYN at Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York City, he returned to Montefiore to complete a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery/Urogynecology.
During his fellowship, Dr. Vardy gained early exposure to minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques. He specializes in robotic surgery using the da Vinci® Surgical System, which employs smaller, precise instruments, an approach that offers advantages such as reduced blood loss, minimal scarring, faster recovery, and improved surgical outcomes.
At Saint Peter’s, he also serves as the director of Urogynecology and Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery. Urogynecology is a subspecialty focused on diagnosing and treating pelvic floor disorders in women, such as urinary incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, and pelvic pain. Pelvic reconstructive surgery is a major component, involving procedures to correct anatomical defects and restore normal pelvic anatomy and function
Kira M. Moore, DO
Gynecologic Surgeon
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Kira M. Moore, DO, is a gynecologic surgeon at Saint Peter's University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, and a gynecologist with Saint Peter’s Physician Associates in Somerset, NJ. She provides comprehensive gynecologic care for conditions like abnormal uterine bleeding, menstrual disorders, bacterial vaginosis, vaginal irritation, and sexual dysfunction. Her clinical services include routine preventive care such as breast examinations, gynecological examinations, and Pap smear testing.
Specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, Dr. Moore completed her fellowship in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery at Saint Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica, NY. During her fellowship, she developed advanced laparoscopic surgical skills and presented research at national conferences.
She completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Saint Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston, NJ, where she served as education chief resident. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) School of Osteopathic Medicine and her Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Lafayette College in Easton, PA. She is certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and holds professional memberships with the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, and the Society for Gynecologic Surgery.
Dr. Moore has participated in surgical mission work in the Philippines and has published research on chronic abdominal wall pain and surgical techniques.
Monika B. Potocki, MD
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and Gynecologic Surgeon
Monika B. Potocki, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN), Naprosurgeon and gynecologic surgeon at Saint Peter's Gianna Center in Somerset, NJ. Saint Peter’s Gianna Center is a service dedicated to providing a more natural alternative to assisted reproductive technologies, in accordance with the Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services (ERDs). She is New Jersey's only physician specializing in surgical NaProTechnology, which provides restorative, scientifically-based approaches to monitoring health and managing fertility within the guidelines of the ERDs.
NaProTechnology uses the Creighton Model FertilityCare System™ biomarkers to monitor the occurrence of various hormonal events during the menstrual cycle. By identifying the signs of a woman’s fertility, couples can gain a better understanding of their fertile period and use that information to achieve their reproductive goals.
Dr. Potocki earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, and completed her residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ. She is also a graduate of the St. John Paul the Great Fellowship in Medical & Surgical NaProTechnology in Omaha, NE. During this fellowship, she gained specialized expertise in robotic laser surgery for endometriosis, advanced laparoscopic and hysteroscopic procedures, fertility-restorative surgical techniques, and pelvioplasty for adhesion prevention.
Kevin Hoag, MD
Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and Gynecologic Surgeon
Kevin Hoag, MD, is an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) and gynecologic surgeon at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, providing comprehensive women’s health care with a focus on high-risk obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Credentialed to use the da Vinci® Xi Robotic Surgical System®, he specializes in advanced surgical techniques to improve patient outcomes.
Dr. Hoag completed his residency at Summa Health Medical System, a clinical affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University in Akron, OH, where he served as chief resident in Simulation. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University School of Medicine in Grenada and holds a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Genetics from Ohio State University, where he conducted research in cancer genetics.
His additional work includes research in the management of fibroid torsion in pregnancy, microRNA targets for leukemia treatment, and thyroid cancer risk factors.
He is a member of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and has participated in national conferences, including the ACOG Congressional Leadership Conference, where he lobbied Congress for women’s health care, and the Council on Resident Education in Obstetrics and Gynecology (CREOG) Leadership Conference. Dr. Hoag has received multiple awards, including Summa Health Resident Medical Student Teacher of the Year, John Karlen Award for Surgical Excellence, and Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Program Award for Excellence in Obstetrics.
Joseph Vaydovsky, MD, FACOG,
Director of Labor and Delivery
Joseph Vaydovsky, MD, FACOG, is the director of Labor and Delivery at Saint Peter’s University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. He has over two decades of experience as an obstetrician/gynecologist (OB/GYN) and gynecologic surgeon and is board-certified by the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
His research focuses on urogynecologic conditions and reproductive medicine, with publications in peer-reviewed journals including The Journal of Reproductive Medicine and The Journal of Urology.
Dr. Vaydovsky is a fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and a member of the American Association of Gynecological Laparoscopists. He has received multiple recognitions from the Lois Tuske Awards for Excellent Patient Care.
Dr. Vaydovsky completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey, where he served as chief resident. He earned his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine in Grenada and his bachelor’s degree in biology from Long Island University in New York.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Vaydovsky holds teaching appointments as an assistant professor at St. George’s University School of Medicine and clinical assistant professor at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.