"Douglas Held, MD is a board-certified general and colon and rectal surgeon specializing in hernia surgery and was accredited in 2020 by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Surgeon of Excellence in hernia surgery.Dr. Held's relationship with Northwell Health dates back to when he was just a young child, when his uncle served as chairman of anesthesiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center when it first opened in 1953. After seeing several surgeries performed, he knew it was something he would eventually do, and later in his teenage years he became an operating room tech at the same hospital.After attending medical school at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn, Dr. Held completed both his internship and residency at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He completed his fellowship training in colorectal surgery at Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Center.As his focus turned more and more to hernias, a common problem for both men and women, Dr. Held recognized that the treatments are not a one-size-fits-all approach. ""Different technologies allow us to provide different ways to help each individual person. Dr. Held is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Pratibha Vemulapalli is a General Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Vemulapalli is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

Dominick Gadaleta is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gadaleta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Hernia, Obesity in Children, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Larry Ely Gellman, MD, is a highly skilled physician specializing in Bariatric and General Surgery. He sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialists of Great Neck. With a passion for providing cutting-edge techniques and personalized care, Dr. Gellman is dedicated to offering his patients the most advanced surgical options available.Dr. Gellman is board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery FACS and is a Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). He completed his medical degree at the University of Wisconsin Medical School - Madison and his residency in Surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Dr. Gellman further honed his skills being the first fellow through a prestigious fellowship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine specializing in Laparoscopy/Minimal Invasive Surgery.As the Program Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship and Associate Director of Bariatric Surgery, Dr. Gellman is committed to academic excellence and training future surgeons. He is also actively involved in the New York State chapter of the ASMBS, serving as past Chairman of the Patient Safety committee.Dr. Gellman has shared his expertise worldwide as a lecturer and speaker at national conferences in both the United States and Europe. His areas of focus include Hiatal Hernia surgery, Bariatric surgery, Inguinal hernia, and Achalasia. With over two decades of experience in Bariatric surgery, Dr. Gellman takes pride in the Center of Excellence designation and remains dedicated to providing the highest level of care to his patients.In his role as an Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Gellman continues to educate and inspire aspiring medical professionals. He believes that an informed patient is vital and views the patient-surgeon connection as an integral part of the surgical process.Dr. Gellman is passionate about patient safety and is actively involved in ensuring the well-being of his patients. He takes pleasure in providing comprehensive education to his patients and delivering the exceptional service they deserve.(Characters Count: 2632). Dr. Gellman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Obesity, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

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

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

Chun Hung is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Hung is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Intestinal Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

"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 Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Smita Sihag is a General Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Sihag is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Adenocarcinoma, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Endoscopy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

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

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

Pankti Patel is a General Surgeon in Roslyn Heights, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

Sami Almaskeen is a Gastroenterologist in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Almaskeen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

Keith Sultan is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Sultan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

James Grendell is a Gastroenterologist in Mineola, New York. Dr. Grendell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Anthony Celifarco is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Celifarco is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

I am a minimally invasive surgeon specializing in weight loss surgery, paraesophageal and hiatal hernia repair, antireflux procedures, and other abdominal surgeries utilizing advanced laparoscopy and robotics. My obligation to all my patients is to provide technically excellent, thoughtful and compassionate care.I have a special interest in revisional bariatric surgery, helping patients who experience weight regain or other complications from prior bariatric procedures. My extensive experience and expertise in bariatrics ranges from sleeve gastrectomy and gastric bypass to single-anastomosis duodenal switch to complex revisions of vertical banded gastroplasty and lap bands. While surgery has proven to be the most effective treatment for obesity, I believe in individualized care for each patient. No two of us are alike, and my primary commitment is to tailor your care based on your specific medical history, goals, and needs. Furthermore, your journey does not stop with surgery my team is committed to providing exceptional follow-up care. Dr. Bedrosian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Malnutrition, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Mordecai Dicker is a Gastroenterologist in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Dicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Christian Kuntzen is a Hepatologist and a Gastroenterologist in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Kuntzen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrectomy. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Ascites, Visceromegaly, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.