Dr. Robert J. Dring
Overview
"Robert Dring, MD, is a general surgeon and colorectal surgeon at North Shore University Hospital and Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Great Neck. He specializes in minimally invasive surgery for both colorectal cancer and benign colorectal conditions including diverticulitis, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. He also performs procedures including gallbladder and hernia surgery, as well as advanced colonoscopy.""Being a surgeon is all I ever wanted to do,"" says Dr. Dring. ""I've always loved working with my hands. And I love the process of figuring out how to solve patients' problems.""Dr. Dring attended New York Medical College, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. After completing his surgical residency at the University of Connecticut, he completed his fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Northwell's North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center, joining the surgical team at North Shore in 2005.""I like to make patients feel comfortable-add some humor and make them laugh,"" says Dr. Dring. ""I'm here to help them through what may be a difficult time.""Dr. Dring is an assistant professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and has co-authored numerous scholarly articles and presented at medical conferences across the country. He is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.""It's all about getting people better and back to their lives,"" says Dr. Dring of being a physician. ""That's really the best part.""".
Dr. Dring is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
310 East Shore Road, Suite 203, Great Neck, NY 11023
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Dring has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Center For Advanced IBD Care
An internationally recognized colorectal surgeon, Feza Remzi, MD is a leader in the surgical management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other colorectal diseases. He specializes in the treatment of patients with complex colorectal conditions including ulcerative colitis, Crohn s Disease, diverticulitis, pelvic pouch procedures, sphincter-saving operations of the rectum, and re-operative abdominopelvic surgeries. Dr. Remzi has published over 300 peer- reviewed articles and book chapters on the surgical management of IBD, and ileal J-pouch. He has been recognized with several awards and honors, including being voted as one of the Castle Connolly and New York Magazine Top Doctors in New York. In 2010, he was honored with honorary fellowship/membership at the Annual National Surgical Congress in Turkey as the first recipient of this award from this society. A native of Turkey, Dr. Remzi earned his medical degree from Hacettepe University School of Medicine in Ankara, Turkey. He completed his general surgery residency and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Remzi is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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Rockefeller Outpatient Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert J. Dring
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert J. Dring?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert J. Dring by calling their office at 516-482-8657. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert J. Dring a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert J. Dring is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Robert J. Dring specialize in?
While Dr. Robert J. Dring is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Diverticular Disease, and Umbilical Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Robert J. Dring participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert J. Dring has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Robert J. Dring's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert J. Dring accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert J. Dring accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-482-8657 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Dring isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- HerniaDr. Dring isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Anal FissureDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- CholecystitisDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Dring isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- AppendicitisDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- ColitisDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Dring isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.