Samuel Bitton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Bitton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Delayed Growth, Acute Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Kara Loren Raphael is an accomplished physician specializing in advanced interventional and therapeutic endoscopy, with a focus on pancreas disease and cancer. She sees patients at various locations within the Northwell Health system, including Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology at Great Neck, Digestive Disease Institute at North Shore University Hospital, and Northwell Health Surgical and Digestive Diseases at Uniondale.Dr. Raphael is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She completed her MD at Emory University School of Medicine and subsequently underwent residency training in Internal Medicine at the same institution. She furthered her expertise through a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine, as well as a fellowship at North Shore/LIJ specializing in Advanced Endoscopy.Dr. Raphael holds an academic title as Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is highly regarded for her clinical and academic contributions and has published several research papers and book chapters in her field.With a commitment to providing the highest level of patient care, Dr. Raphael stays up to date with the latest advances in her discipline. She is dedicated to delivering individualized treatment plans to each patient and is known for her compassionate and thorough approach.In summary, Dr. Kara Loren Raphael is a highly skilled and experienced gastroenterologist specializing in advanced interventional and therapeutic endoscopy. She is committed to providing excellent patient care and is recognized for her expertise in pancreas disease and cancer. Dr. Raphael's academic contributions and commitment to advancing the field make her a valuable asset to Northwell Health and the medical community at large. Dr. Raphael is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreas Divisum, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Calvin Lee is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy.

An internationally recognized advanced endoscopist, Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, FASGE is the Vice President of Gastroenterology Services for Northwell Health, the President and Executive Director of the Northwell GI Institute and IPA and a Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr Bucobo is committed to developing programs of excellence in gastroenterology and ensuring the delivery of top-notch, quality care to the local communities Northwell Health serves. He is an advanced endoscopist with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated pancreaticobiliary disorders and in the resection of gastrointestinal lesions by minimally invasive, endoscopic approaches. He is committed to delivering state-of-the-art therapeutic advanced endoscopy care with compassion and sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families. Dr Bucobo is the Immediate Past President of the New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (NYSGE), recent course director for the ASGE Post Graduate Course at ACG in Vancouver and is an active member on several national committees including the ASGE Colorectal Cancer Screening Project Advisory Council. He lectures nationally and internationally on several topics related to advanced endoscopy and on reducing healthcare disparities in gastroenterology and is an author of several peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. Prior to joining Northwell Health, Dr Bucobo was the Assistant Dean for Clinical Outreach at Stony Brook School of Medicine, the inaugural Svetlana Koroleva Endowed Professor in Gastroenterology, President of Stony Brook Community Medical and the Chief of Endoscopy for Stony Brook Medicine. Dr. Bucobo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Christopher J. DiMaio, MD is a member of Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology and is the Regional Director of Endoscopy.He is an interventional endoscopist and a nationally recognized expert in the care of patients with complex pancreatic and biliary diseases, pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, Barrett's esophagus, complex colon polyps, benign and malignant obstruction of the gastrointestinal tract, and post-operative complications such as fistulas, leaks, and strictures. A significant portion of his practice is dedicated to the management of benign and malignant pancreatic disease, including pancreatitis, pancreatic cancers and cysts, and pancreatic fluid collections/pseudocysts/necrosis.Dr. DiMaio is a frequent speaker at national and regional GI meetings, has more than 100 scientific publications in high-impact journals, and has served on numerous committees for the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE). He is a Past President of the New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (NYSGE). Prior to joining Northwell, Dr. DiMaio served in a number of leadership positions with Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, and Catholic Health. Dr. Dimaio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Rajiv Bansal is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Bansal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Ashby Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Berdon Syndrome, Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

I specialize in emergency and trauma surgery as well as surgical critical care. I see outpatients for postoperative follow-ups and elective surgical consults. Dr. Giangola is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

"Douglas Held, MD is a board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon specializing in hernia surgery and was accredited in 2020 by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Surgeon of Excellence in hernia surgery.Dr. Held's relationship with Northwell Health dates back to when he was just a young child, when his uncle served as chairman of anesthesiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center when it first opened in 1953. After seeing several surgeries performed, he knew it was something he would eventually do, and later in his teenage years he became an operating room tech at the same hospital.After attending medical school at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Dr. Held completed both his internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He completed his fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Center.As his focus turned more and more to hernias, a common problem for both men and women, Dr. Held recognized that the treatments are not a one-size-fits-all approach. ""Different technologies allow us to provide different ways to help each individual person. Dr. Held is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Peter Stein is a Gastroenterologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Vihas Patel is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Sepideh Gholami is a Surgical Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gholami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Steven Cohen is a Surgical Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Cohen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

"Matthew J. Weiss, MD, FACS, is deputy physician-in-chief and director of the surgical oncology program at Northwell Cancer Institute. He's a board-certified surgeon specializing in pancreas and liver diseases.With a relentless work ethic and strong desire to help people, Dr. Weiss always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""I picked a field that allows me to tackle difficult problems and truly make an impact. Dr. Weiss is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Antonio Alfonso is an Otolaryngologist and a General Surgeon in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Alfonso is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Thyroidectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Jessica Widmer is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Widmer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

David Friedel is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Friedel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Philip Cassar is a Gastroenterologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Cassar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Robert Bonasera is a Gastroenterologist in Garden City, New York. Dr. Bonasera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

James Grendell is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Grendell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Acute Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.