"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 Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

John Allendorf is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Mineola, New York. Dr. Allendorf is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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 Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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

"Danielle DePeralta, MD, FACS is double board-certified in surgery and surgical oncology, with dual fellowship training in complex surgical oncology and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. She specializes in surgical treatment of diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2021 and 2022, Dr. DePeralta is a leader in her field and is an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons and International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association. She is the Northwell Physician Champion for the Canopy Cancer Collective, a multi-center team that focuses on improving care for patients with pancreatic cancer. She is also heavily involved in clinical trials and innovations related to cancer care, including regional therapies that target cancer that has spread but is still localized to the liver or peritoneal cavity. She was instrumental in bringing pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC)-a treatment that can help those with few options-to New York. Long Island Jewish Medical Center is now one of only three sites in the nation to offer such therapy.Treating some of the most aggressive cancers, Dr. DePeralta knows she's seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments. While focusing on giving them their lives back, she often forms close relationships with her patients. ""I try to treat all of my patients the way that I hope someone would care for my mother. Dr. Deperalta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Necrosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

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

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

"Charles Carmine Conte, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience. He specializes in every type of cancer, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and melanoma. Joining Northwell in 2004, Dr. Conte sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success, part of Monter Cancer Center.""Cancer doesn't follow any rules-every case is unique and complex. Dr. Conte is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Daniel King, MD PhD, is a gastrointestinal medical oncologist based at the Monter Cancer Center and Director of Research and Development for the Northwell Health Cancer Institute's Center for Genomic Medicine. As an academic oncologist and active researcher, he aims to deliver the latest advances uncovered through clinical trials, breakthrough technologies, and targeted therapies, to his patients. Prior to completing medical school, he pursued scientific investigation aimed at uncovering the underpinnings of cancer. These experiences included a fellowship as a Howard Hughes Research Scholar at the National Institutes of Health and as a PhD student at the Wellcome Sanger Genomic Institute at the University of Cambridge, UK, where he studied genomics and bioinformatics. More recently, Dr. King trained in medical oncology at Stanford University where he conducted translational research in pancreatic cancer and has published in peer reviewed journals. At Northwell, in addition to his active medical practice, he conducts clinical research in partnership with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, where he is a clinical scholar in the laboratory of Dr. Dave Tuveson. Dr. King is board certified in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology and is an active member of the American Association of Cancer Research. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ampullary Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

Aaron Winnick is a Transplant Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Winnick is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

Rene Ashworth is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Ashworth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endoscopy.

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 Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Fainting, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Eugene Rubach is a General Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Rubach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Gary Gecelter is a General Surgeon in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Gecelter is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Cholecystitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

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

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 Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreas Divisum, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Jeffrey Schneider is a Hematologist Oncology specialist and a Hematologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Schneider is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Pancreatectomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.