Overview
Firas Bridges is a General Surgeon in West Islip, New York. Dr. Bridges is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Firas Bridges
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Firas Bridges?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Firas Bridges by calling their office at 631-669-3700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Firas Bridges a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Firas Bridges is classified as an Advanced expert for Cholecystitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Firas Bridges specialize in?
While Dr. Firas Bridges is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Firas Bridges participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Firas Bridges has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Firas Bridges's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Firas Bridges accept my insurance?
Dr. Firas Bridges accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 631-669-3700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Bridges isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Bridges isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Bridges isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Bridges isAdvanced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Experienced
- CellulitisDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- GastrectomyDr. Bridges isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.