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.

President - New York Surgical SocietyPast President - New York society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Sher is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Dr. Procaccino was born and raised in Westchester, New York. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Manhattan College and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He went on to receive his Doctorate in Medicine from New York Medical College, and was elected to Alpha Omega Alpha in 1984. Dr. Procaccino relocated to Long Island in 1984 where he began his Internship in General Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. Once he completed his training in General Surgery, he trained as a fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. In 1998, he was asked to assume the role of Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset.Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of North Shore University Hospital s Center for Colon and Rectal Diseases since inception. In this capacity, he was charged with the task of forming a Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery for the North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Hospital Department of Surgery. Dr. Procaccino soon took on the coveted position of Chief of this Division.Perhaps Dr. Procaccino s most significant contribution to the field of Colon and Rectal Surgery is his training of the next generation of surgeons. Since 2003, Dr. Procaccino has been the Director of the North Shore/LIJ Fellowship Program in Colon and Rectal Surgery which is accredited by the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Dr. Procaccino s clinical interests include Colon & Rectal Cancer, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn s and Ulcerative Colitis) and Diverticulitis. He performs both laparoscopic and open surgery. Dr. Procaccino is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Junction Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

"Marc Lehrer Greenwald, MD, is the chief of colorectal clinical services and surgeon-in-chief at North Shore University Hospital. He is a double board-certified colorectal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive and sphincter sparing techniques to treat a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes diverticulitis, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis and colorectal cancer.""I'm really fortunate to work with an amazing team at North Shore,"" Dr. Greenwald says. ""They share my passion for helping others, and together, we are making a difference in the lives of so many people.""After receiving his medical degree from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. Greenwald completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center and fellowship in Hartford, Connecticut. He joined Northwell in 1991, and has held many leadership positions at North Shore University Hospital, including president of the medical staff and chair of the medical board.Dr. Greenwald established the Enhanced Recovery Program at North Shore University Hospital, implementing protocols that provide easy, safe and rapid recovery after surgery. ""The program helps patients recover faster, get home to their families sooner and have better results,"" he says. His team also leads the way in delivering the best outcomes and highest quality care, consistently scoring above the national average in quality surveys.As program director of the rectal cancer multidisciplinary team, Dr. Greenwald works closely with other Northwell experts-including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and colorectal surgeons-to evaluate every patient with rectal cancer. ""It's my job to make sure best practices are used and patients receive individualized care with guided support from start to finish.""Dr. Greenwald is an assistant professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Department of Surgery Award for Excellence in Operative Teaching. He is also a Castle Connelly Top Doctor.Decades of being a surgeon have given Dr. Greenwald a greater awareness about his patients. ""It's not just about treating their illness,"" he says. ""It's about understanding their illness as it relates to everything else in their lives. You need that global perspective to truly understand what the patient is going through.""". Dr. Greenwald is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

John Ricci is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Ricci is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Daniel Popowich is a Colorectal Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Popowich is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

"Andrea Zimmern, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified colorectal surgeon at Northwell Health, treating a wide range of diseases and disorders of the small intestine, colon, rectum and anus. This includes hemorrhoids, fissures, fistulas, diverticulitis and colorectal cancer.""Most of what I treat isn't life-threatening but affects people's quality of life-they start to feel better almost immediately after surgery, which is very satisfying for me,"" says Dr. Zimmern, who knew she wanted to be a doctor since she was 6 years old.After completing her residency in general surgery at SUNY Stony Brook, where she was chief resident, Dr. Zimmern was dual fellowship trained in robotic surgery at University of Illinois at Chicago and in colorectal at St. Vincent Health Center in Pennsylvania.Dr. Zimmern joined Northwell in 2017 and appreciates the health system's team approach to care. In addition to collaborating with fellow colorectal surgeons, she works closely with other specialists, especially gastroenterologists and urogynecologists, to create customized treatment plans for each patient. ""Medicine is not a cookie-cutter practice,"" she says. ""I work with patients to understand what they're looking to achieve and come up with a plan that's tailored to their needs.""Dr. Zimmern specializes in robotic, laparoscopic and other minimally invasive surgeries for greater precision and faster healing. She sees a diverse range of patients and is particularly well-versed in women's health issues, including pelvic floor testing. She is actively involved with research in her field and is passionate about teaching, leading Northwell's general surgery residency program and the colorectal and urogynecology fellowship programs. She's also a faculty member at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell-serving as an assistant professor of surgery and participating in the Women in Medicine mentorship program. ""I want to be the best role model I can be,"" she says. She also creates videos for doctors and patients, educating them about common health concerns she sees.""There's so many people, especially women, walking around with issues that they're too embarrassed to tell their doctor or even their friends,"" she says. ""I encourage people to speak up because most of the time, you're not alone-these issues are common and treatable. I'm here to listen and to help.""". Dr. Zimmern is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Marisa Ranire is an Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine provider in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Ranire is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, and Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia.

John Monson is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Monson is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

"Nicolas La Gamma, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He treats colon, rectal and anal cancers, diverticulitis, familial polyposis, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, colon polyps, rectal prolapse, anal fistulas and fissures, anorectal abscess and hemorrhoids.Dr. La Gamma was born into a career in medicine. ""My father is a physician. My uncles and my cousins are physicians."" He chose a career in colorectal surgery because it's a highly technical field that can provide a durable cure for many patients. ""Even colon cancers, especially when caught early, are curable,"" he says.In addition to specializing in minimally invasive, advanced endoscopic and robotic-assisted procedures, Dr. La Gamma values providing patients with a supportive environment in which to receive their care. ""People often don't want to address diseases of the colon and rectum because of the sensitive nature of the topic,"" he says. ""I try to ensure that my patients feel comfortable with me and that we have a good interpersonal relationship.""After earning his medical degree at New York Medical College, Dr. La Gamma completed a general surgery residency at New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then participated in a research year in the Minimally Invasive New Technology program at Weill Cornell Medicine and completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at North Shore University Hospital.Dr. La Gamma works with a team of specialists to create personalized, high-quality treatment plans for patients. They include pathologists, imaging experts, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and gastroenterologists, depending on the condition.In addition to his clinical work, Dr. La Gamma is an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and associate program director of the colon and rectal surgery fellowship at North Shore University Hospital. He is board-certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.For Dr. La Gamma, the best part of his job is applying his skill set to help people. ""I'm privileged to have the opportunity to alleviate colon and rectal conditions with surgery,"" he says. ""I believe very strongly in this profession and caring for others.""". Dr. Gamma is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Anal Fissure, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Arman Erkan is a Colorectal Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Erkan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Anorectal Abscess, Ileostomy, and Colonoscopy.

Mehmet Gulmez is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Gulmez has been practicing medicine for over 16 years is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Sergey Khaitov is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Khaitov is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Cesar Sanz is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Sanz is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Gastric Dysmotility, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

Dean Pappas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Pappas is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Levator Syndrome, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

James Church is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Church is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lynch Syndrome, Colorectal Cancer, Colonoscopy, and Ileostomy.

Patricia Sylla is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Sylla is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.

Mala Balakumar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Balakumar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Anal Fissure, Hemorrhoids, and Levator Syndrome.

Jules Garbus is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Garbus is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Bowel Incontinence, Gastric Dysmotility, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Sanghyun Kim is a Colorectal Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

Sarah Soleh is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Soleh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Anal Fissure, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Roberto Bergamaschi is a Colorectal Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Bergamaschi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Colostomy.

Philip Paty is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Paty is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

Garrett Nash is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Nash is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy.

Kathryn Weber is a Colorectal Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Weber is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Anal Fissure, Rectal Prolapse, Colostomy, and Gallbladder Removal.