President - New York Surgical SocietyPast President - New York society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Sher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Rebecca Dougherty is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Dougherty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Perforation, Sepsis, and Peptic Ulcer.

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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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 Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Tereza Sardinha is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Sardinha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Perianal Streptococcal Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Steven Schulberg is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Schulberg is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Pyogenic Liver Abscess, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Schulberg is currently accepting new patients.

Shirley Mathew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Mathew is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

John Monson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Monson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Dr. Kaveh Zivari attended the University of California Los Angeles where he obtained Bachelor of Science in Neurosciences with Honors. He later received his medical degree from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He was the class president during those 4 years. He finished four years of General Surgery, followed by three years of Internal Medicine, and three years of Gastroenterology fellowship at Maimonides Medical Center. He was also the Chief GI fellow at Maimonides Medical Center. During his training, Dr. Zivari was named best Intern, Best resident, and later best fellow in the hospital. He obtained his advanced endoscopy training at Washington University in St Louis, specializing in endobariatric, third space endoscopy, and interventional endoscopy. Dr. Zivari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Childhood Volvulus, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

John Ricci is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Ricci is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Nicholas Gamma is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gamma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Procaccino was born and raised in Westchester, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Manhattan College and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Medicine from New York Medical College, and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 1984. Dr. Procaccino relocated to Long Island in 1984 where he began his Internship in General Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. Once he completed his training in General Surgery, he trained as a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1998, he was asked to assume the role of Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of North Shore University Hospital s Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases since inception. In this capacity, he was charged with the task of forming a Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery for the North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Procaccino soon took on the coveted position of Chief of this Division.Perhaps Dr. Procaccino s most significant contribution to the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery is his training of the next generation of surgeons. Since 2003, Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of the North Shore/LIJ Fellowship Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery which is accredited by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Procaccino s clinical interests include Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn s and Ulcerative Colitis) and Diverticulitis. He performs both laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Procaccino is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

John Platz is a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Platz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Ogilvie Syndrome, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

Bilge Kalyon is a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Kalyon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastrostomy.

Jonathan Klein is a General Surgeon in Rockville Center, New York. Dr. Klein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Matthew Ostrowitz is a General Surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Ostrowitz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy.

I am a minimally invasive surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery, paraesophageal and hiatal hernia repair, antireflux procedures, and other abdominal surgeries utilizing advanced laparoscopy and robotics. My obligation to all my patients is to provide technically excellent, thoughtful and compassionate care.I have a special interest in revisional bariatric surgery, helping patients who experience weight regain or other complications from prior bariatric procedures. My extensive experience and expertise in bariatrics ranges from sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to single-anastomosis duodenal switch to complex revisions of vertical banded gastroplasty and lap bands. While surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment for obesity, I believe in individualized care for each patient. No two of us are alike, and my primary commitment is to tailor your care based on your specific medical history, goals, and needs. Furthermore, your journey does not stop with surgery my team is committed to providing exceptional follow-up care. Dr. Bedrosian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Malnutrition, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

"Marc Lehrer Greenwald, MD, is the chief of colorectal clinical services and surgeon-in-chief at North Shore University Hospital. He is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and sphincter sparing techniques to treat a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.""I'm really fortunate to work with an amazing team at North Shore. Dr. Greenwald is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Ronald Cruz is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Cruz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Leonard Treihaft is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Treihaft is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and High Cholesterol.