Overview
Abdominal wall reconstruction is a novel and rapidly developing field of surgery. In fact, most modern procedures that are now considered gold standard techniques for complex hernia repair were invented just 10-15 years ago. Along the path of my surgical training, I was fortunate to work with the inventors of these modern techniques and learn from the best. During my fellowship at Columbia University, I learned the entire spectrum of hernia surgery, including recurrent complicated cases.
My goal is to provide state-of-the-art hernia care and modern abdominal wall reconstruction solutions to Long Island residents. I believe in a minimally invasive, individualized surgical approach and in patient optimization and prehabilitation. The multidisciplinary team at the Stony Brook Comprehensive Hernia Center is striving for the best possible outcomes and will support our patients at every step of their journey.
Dr. Shmelev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Abdominal Wall Surgery. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
23 S Howell Ave, Centereach, NY 11720
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Shmelev 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.
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Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Shmelev isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- HerniaDr. Shmelev isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Shmelev isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Shmelev isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Shmelev isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Shmelev isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Shmelev isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.