Dr. Paul C. Lee is the System Director of Thoracic Surgery at Northwell Health. Board certified in both general surgery and cardiothoracic surgery, he has over 17 years of experience as a thoracic surgeon and specializes in treating benign and malignant disorders of the lung and esophagus. He uses the most advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery.Dr. Lee leads the busiest thoracic surgery program in the New York City area, and is based at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Under his direction, the program has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation as America's first Robotic Surgery Network of Excellence, a true testament to Dr. Lee's ongoing dedication to delivering innovative care.Dr. Lee's patients choose him not only for his results, but also for his accessibility and compassion. He understands the uncertainty that often comes with a health event or new diagnosis, as the majority of his patients are dealing with cancer. He takes the time to get to know every patient, ensuring the most individualized, compassionate care. He also offers same and next day appointments whenever possible.Collaboration is key to Dr. Lee's approach to treatment. He participates in weekly thoracic tumor boards, where specialists across many disciplines come together to discuss cases and decide on treatment plans uniquely tailored for each patient.Dr. Lee's expertise was honed at some of the finest educational institutions in the world, including Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Columbia University. Now at the top of his field, he's passionate about passing on his knowledge to other medical professionals. He's a Professor of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also mentors fellow surgeons at Northwell and beyond, training them in the latest robotic thoracic surgery techniques. He has published more than 100 peer-reviewed articles and has given presentations at many national and international scientific meetings in the fields of cardiopulmonary physiology, molecular cell biology and thoracic oncology.Research is also important to Dr. Lee. He has been the principal investigator of several innovative biological research trials for the treatment of lung and esophageal cancer. He's especially interested in the use of health outcome and quality metrics research in improving the delivery of thoracic surgical services to the community.Dr. Lee is a member of various prestigious medical societies including the American College of Surgeons, the American College of Chest Physicians, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Society of Clinical Oncology and American Association for Thoracic Surgeons. He also served as the President of the Chinese American Medical Society from 2015 to 2017. Dr. Lee is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Lung Adenocarcinoma, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

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

Joseph Tromba is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Tromba is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Lipp is a highly skilled and board-certified physician specializing in Gastroenterology. He is the Practice Director of Northwell Health Physician Partners - Gastroenterology at Mineola. Dr. Lipp completed his medical education at the University of Miami School of Medicine, graduating at the age of 22 from the prestigious Honors Program in Medical Education. He was elected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society and achieved a perfect 4.0 GPA.Following medical school, Dr. Lipp completed his Residency in Internal Medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He then pursued a Fellowship in Gastroenterology at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Lipp is highly proficient in all facets of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He has a particular interest in celiac disease, colon cancer screening and prevention, inflammatory bowel diseases, and gastroesophageal reflux disease.Dr. Lipp serves as the Director of the Celiac Program at Northwell/ECLI, demonstrating his dedication to improving the quality of life for patients with celiac disease. He also holds academic appointments, serving as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at the NYU Long Island School of Medicine. Dr. Lipp is a Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American College of Physicians.In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Dr. Lipp is known for his contributions as a Medical Advisor on major motion pictures including Requiem for a Dream, Pi, and the upcoming Caught Stealing. Dr. Lipp resides in Great Neck with his wife and three children.(Note: This biography is within the character limit of 4500.). Dr. Lipp is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Celiac Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Heartburn.

Julissa Jurado is a Thoracic Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Jurado is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Pleurisy, Hiatal Hernia, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.

"Lawrence Richard Glassman, MD, is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and chief of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital. He's also vice president of thoracic surgery for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island, tasked with building out the program and expanding access to top thoracic care for more New Yorkers.Dr. Glassman began his career with a residency in general surgery at the University of Minnesota and NYU. He also completed fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery at the National Institutes of Health, Memorial Sloan-Kettering and NYU, and obtained special training in lung transplantation at the University of Pittsburgh Department of Surgery. He joined Northwell in 2003, which now has one of the busiest thoracic surgery programs in the U.S.Specializing in both cancerous and noncancerous conditions, Dr. Glassman uses advanced minimally invasive robotic techniques, which improve surgical precision and quicken patient recovery. He is renowned for taking on the most complex operations and revisional surgeries, including chest infections and traumas, and is even involved in Northwell's innovative lung transplant program. Many institutions in the region routinely seek his specialized expertise for highly intricate cases.To provide unmatched patient care, Dr. Glassman and his team believe collaboration is paramount. They hold regular multidisciplinary meetings with specialists across Northwell-including daily team rounds to discuss cardiac and thoracic patients at every Northwell hospital, as well as weekly thoracic tumor boards to develop personalized treatment plans. ""No doctor is an island. There's lots of eyes and ears checking on every single patient. Dr. Glassman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Thymectomy, and Endoscopy.

Chaim Anfang is a Gastroenterologist in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Anfang is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gas Bloat Syndrome, and Hiatal Hernia.

Mark Talamini is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Talamini is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Neeraj Kaushik is a Gastroenterologist in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Kaushik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

Mary Cheung is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Cheung is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Richard Rubin is a Gastroenterologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Steven Geier is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Geier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Indigestion, Diverticular Disease, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2, Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1, and Liver Transplant.

Anthony Massimillo is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Massimillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Indigestion.

Collin Brathwaite is a General Surgeon in Mineola, New York. Dr. Brathwaite is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Obesity, Hernia, Gastric Bypass, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Michael Adler is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Adler is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Felice Mirsky is a Gastroenterologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Mirsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. Her top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Heartburn, and Esophagitis.

Andrew Rosenberg is a Gastroenterologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Rosenberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Barrett Esophagus, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

Leonard Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hiatal Hernia. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Visceromegaly.