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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. 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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Diastasis Recti, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Scott Wodicka is a General Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Wodicka is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Umbilical Hernia, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Richard Shinbrot is a General Surgeon in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Shinbrot is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

John Francfort is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Francfort is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia, Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

John Simon is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Simon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Anthony Capizzi is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Capizzi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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

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 the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Andrea Carollo is a Thoracic Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Carollo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Collapsed Lung, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Pneumomediastinum, Gastrostomy, and Angioplasty.

Manal Hegazy is a General Surgeon in Bay Shore, New York. Dr. Hegazy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Mastectomy.

Christine Park is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Park is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Cellulitis, and Colonoscopy.

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

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

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

Nathan Thomas is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Thomas is currently accepting new patients.

Charles Fasanya is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Fasanya is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hip Replacement, and Hernia Surgery.

Jonas Demuro is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Demuro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Appendicitis, Hernia, Delirium, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

John Hsu is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Babylon, New York. Dr. Hsu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Osteomyelitis in Children, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

Robert Prichep is a General Surgeon in West Babylon, New York. Dr. Prichep is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Venous Insufficiency, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.