I am a minimally-invasive abdominal surgeon specializing in surgical weight loss (bariatric surgery), complex abdominal wall and hernia repair, and anti-reflux and heartburn surgery. Utilizing a combination of traditional, laparoscopic, and robotic techniques, I tailor a treatment plan to fit each patient's individual needs. As a surgeon I believe that each patient should be offered the full breadth of treatment options in order to have the best possible result for them.I received my medical education at Case Western Reserve University and the Cleveland Clinic, and my surgical training at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. I later underwent advanced bariatric, laparoscopic and robotic surgical training at Stony Brook University Hospital on Long Island.In addition to my clinical work, I have spoken nationally and published numerous peer-reviewed scientific papers and textbook chapters in the fields of bariatric surgery, robotics, and hernia surgery. I am an active volunteer with the American Red Cross, serving on the Board of Directors for the Long Island Chapter. Dr. Bates is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

David Pechman is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Pechman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diastasis Recti, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Jaspreet Singh is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Childhood Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Frank Karpowicz is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Karpowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Heartburn, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Robert Chatalbash is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Chatalbash is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Omkaar Jaikaran is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Jaikaran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Castro-Tie is a bariatric and minimally invasive surgeon and is currently Chair of the Department of Surgery at South Shore University Hospital and Senior vice president/Regional physician executive for the Eastern region of Northwell Health. He is co-chair of the Process Improvement Subcommittee of Northwell's Perioperative Steering Committee, a member of the Physician Council for Health Equity and is an associate professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he also serves on the Faculty Council, representing the Department of Surgery. Dr. Castro-Tie was born in Cuba, and grew up in Los Angeles, where he received his undergraduate degree from UCLA. He obtained his medical degree at the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and completed his general surgery training at The New York Hospital, Cornell Medical Center. He completed a fellowship at SUNY Downstate/Lutheran Medical Center in Advanced Minimally-Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery, which has been his clinical focus during his 20 years in practice. His clinical interests include all aspects of general surgery, with expertise in minimally invasive, robotic and advanced laparoscopic gastrointestinal and weight loss surgery, and in the comprehensive surgical care of patients with obesity. His clinical passion is driven by the relationships he builds with his patients on their journey to health. Dr. Castro-Tie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and a Fellow of the American Society for Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons, serving on the Committee for Inclusive Excellence. He also serves on the board of directors of the Brooklyn-Long Island Chapter of the ACS and is currently a Governor for the Chapter. Dr. Castro is fluent in Spanish and is available for surgical consultations at Northwell Health Physician Partners at 250 E. Main Street, Bay Shore, NY 11706. Dr. Castro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Paul Broomfield is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Broomfield is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Jeffrey Ashkin is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Ashkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Lactose Intolerance, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Raluca Vrabie is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Vrabie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Mary Thomas is a Gastroenterologist in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Sang Jho is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Jho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

William Disanti is a Gastroenterologist in West Islip, New York. Dr. Disanti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrectomy.

Way Lee is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Firas Bridges is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Bridges is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Jason Schneider is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in North Babylon, New York. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gangrene, Necrosis, Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Michael Chu is a General Surgeon and a Vascular Surgeon in North Babylon, New York. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Peptic Ulcer, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Hip Replacement.

Babak Danesh is a Gastroenterologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Danesh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

James Kohlroser is a Gastroenterologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Kohlroser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Shahzad Iqbal is a Gastroenterologist in Babylon, New York. Dr. Iqbal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Colitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.