About Cassandra Henderson
Cassandra Henderson, MD, CDE is a Black maternal-fetal medicine doctor practicing in New York, NY. Cassandra offers in-person visits.
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Locations
New York, NY 10022
Specialties
Black patients and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Black MFM specialists: high-risk pregnancy care. Black pregnancies carry 3 times higher maternal mortality risk, so MFM care is essential for high-risk cases.
Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM) specialists are OB-GYNs with three additional years of training in complicated pregnancies: preeclampsia, gestational diabetes, placental disorders, cervical insufficiency, fetal anomalies. Given that Black birthing people face 3 times higher mortality and 2 times higher severe maternal morbidity (CDC, 2023), MFM involvement is often critical for pregnancies complicated by chronic hypertension, diabetes, or prior pregnancy losses. Only about 3 percent of MFMs are Black.
When MFM is involved
- Chronic hypertension or diabetes pre-pregnancy
- Prior preeclampsia or HELLP syndrome
- Prior preterm birth or second-trimester loss
- Multiples (twins, triplets)
- Fetal anomaly on ultrasound
- Age 35+ with other risk factors
Advocacy prompts
- Given my history, should I be on low-dose aspirin from 12 weeks?
- What's my preeclampsia-prevention plan?
- How will we monitor baby's growth, and at what interval?
How this listing was verified
Every provider in this directory self-identifies as Black or is listed by a self-identifying professional organization, and licensure or credentials are checked before a listing goes live.
- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1831280411 recorded Oct 2026
- National Medical Association Self-identification Source recorded Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions
Where is Cassandra Henderson's practice located?
Cassandra Henderson practices at New York, NY 10022.
Does Cassandra Henderson offer telehealth?
Cassandra Henderson sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Maternal-Fetal Medicine treat?
Black MFM specialists: high-risk pregnancy care. Black pregnancies carry 3 times higher maternal mortality risk, so MFM care is essential for high-risk cases.