Twelve Elmhurst midwives, compared by experience, care approach, hospital connections and cost. Most deliver at Elmhurst, so care here is largely hospital-based, with epidurals and obstetric backup close at hand. Ikbal Ghanim-Alali has the longest track record here, practicing since 2006.
How we ranked: Providers are listed by experience, credentials, where they deliver, what families tell us and how much of their practice Mabel could verify. The order is editorial.
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Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Insurance
Aetna, AmeriGroup, Blue Cross Blue Shield, EmblemHealth, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Medicaid, MetroPlus Health Plan, Molina Healthcare, UnitedHealthcare
Languages
English
Mabel Data · Individual assessment
What Mabel users like
Births at Elmhurst Hospital, which delivers more than 4,000 babies a year
Elmhurst has the most comprehensive obstetric and NICU services in Queens
Takes Medicaid, MetroPlus, Healthfirst, Fidelis and other major plans
Certified nurse-midwife with 16+ years of experience, practicing since 2010.
Other considerations
Elmhurst is a very busy public hospital serving one of the most diverse communities in the U.S.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 20+ years of experience, practicing since 2006.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 20+ years of experience, practicing since 2006.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 20+ years of experience, practicing since 2006.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 10+ years of experience, practicing since 2016.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 6+ years of experience, practicing since 2020.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Certified nurse-midwife with 6+ years of experience, practicing since 2020.
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
Hospital charges at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
Delivery type
Negotiated range
Cash charge
Vaginal delivery · uncomplicated (DRG 807)
$10,643–$35,351
Not published
Vaginal delivery · complications (DRG 806)
$10,643–$36,423
Not published
Vaginal delivery · major complications (DRG 805)
$7,264–$40,793
Not published
C-section · uncomplicated (DRG 788)
$15,447–$39,175
Not published
C-section · complications (DRG 787)
$15,447–$41,298
Not published
C-section · major complications (DRG 786)
$15,824–$48,457
Not published
Elmhurst Hospital Center. Hospital-wide charges, not an individual midwife’s fee; professional fees are separate. File updated 2026-09-05. Source: New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation standard charges file (2026-09-05).
Births at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, a Level III Perinatal Center, about 0.0 miles by car from Elmhurst, with epidurals and obstetricians on site.
Birth setting: Hospital
Delivers at: NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · about 0.0 mi by car from Elmhurst
From the cost of care to the hospitals serving local families, these comparisons bring together published maternity measures and Mabel’s Elmhurst market analysis.
Elmhurst: estimated maternity spending
Bronze
$10.2k
Silver
$4k
Gold
$1.8k
Platinum
$0.5k
No insurance
$46k–$57.1k
Source: published hospital price files and NY State of Health 2026 standard plan designs; values are estimates.
Estimated maternity costs in Elmhurst, by insurance tier and birth setting, for births with the midwives listed here.
Elmhurst vs. nearby areas: price scenarios
Elmhurst
$51,600
Corona
$31,000
Forest Hills
$33,600
Long Island City
$33,600
Source: published hospital price files and NY State of Health 2026 standard plan designs; values are estimates.
Elmhurst families can also compare midwives in Corona, Forest Hills and Long Island City. Mabel estimates a $51,600 typical self-pay budget for a birth with a Elmhurst midwife, with some variation across nearby neighborhoods.
Delivery hospital distance from Elmhurst
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst · 12 listed here0.0 mi
Northwell Forest Hills Hospital2.9 mi
NewYork-Presbyterian Queens4.3 mi
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center6.4 mi
Estimated driving miles from the center of Elmhurst.
Estimated distance to delivery hospital
Elmhurst · model weighted by the number of NYC midwives delivering at each hospital
Scenario
Median
Within 3 mi
Within 5 mi
Weak distance preference
8.3 mi
17.1%
17.1%
Moderate distance preference
6.5 mi
48.5%
48.5%
Strong distance preference
0.0 mi
93.5%
93.5%
Moderate + river-crossing penalty
0.0 mi
65.7%
65.7%
Estimated driving distances and alternative assumptions about how strongly families prefer a nearby hospital.
Elmhurst: birth-planning scenarios
Vaginal birth
70%
Cesarean
30%
VBAC (after prior C-section)
18%
Midwife-attended
8%
Source: NYS Department of Health hospital maternity data (2023), weighted by where Elmhurst midwives deliver.
Delivery outcomes at Elmhurst. VBAC is the share of births after a previous C-section that were vaginal; midwife-attended is the share of all births attended by a midwife.
Experience among listed midwives
CNM / CM
12 of 12
Other / unspecified
0 of 12
15+ years practicing
4 of 12
The 12 Elmhurst profiles include certified nurse-midwives and other midwifery backgrounds; the most experienced has been practicing since 2006.
Nearby hospitals: maternity outcomes
A comparable Leapfrog measure is the low-risk, first-birth cesarean rate. Lower is generally preferable for this specific measure, but does not determine the best hospital for every pregnancy.
Elmhurst
27.7%
NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst: 27.7% low-risk cesarean; 1.9% episiotomy; 2,621 live births. Leapfrog hospital report.
Published Leapfrog hospital-level maternity measures; not individual midwife outcomes. Reporting periods and patient mix may differ.
Mabel Estimates are scenario-based, not personalized benefits calculations. Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum tiers describe broad cost-sharing levels, not fixed maternity prices. Individual coverage and clinical credentials should be confirmed directly before booking.
Giving birth near Elmhurst
All twelve midwives listed here deliver at NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst.
In labor, Elmhurst is the nearest maternity unit at roughly 0.0 miles by car, with Forest Hills Hospital (2.9 mi) and NYP Queens (4.3 mi) next.