"David E. Rivadeneira, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, is director of Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington and physician-in-chief of clinical strategic initiatives for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island. He's a board-certified, multilingual general surgeon and colorectal surgeon who provides leading-edge care for colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as diverticulitis.""I've always wanted to help people,"" says Dr. Rivadeneira, who completed his residency in general surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, training at both New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Rivadeneira, who joined Northwell in 2013, works alongside a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, geneticists and nutritionists to give patients complete and convenient care. Consultations can usually be made within 24 to 48 hours at various Long Island locations-and everyone receives the care they deserve. ""I treat people like I'd want a family member to be treated,"" says Dr. Rivadeneira. ""I speak to patients in a way that helps them really understand their care-it's clear, concise and always compassionate.""A professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Rivadeneira also instructs surgeons throughout the country and abroad. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology, among others. He also works closely with Northwell research partner Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on tissue analysis for critical research studies for the very best patient care-now and in the future.""Seeing patients have better quality of life with no more pain, and seeing them enjoy major life milestones because of treatment-it just doesn't get any better than that,"" he says.". Dr. Rivadeneira is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

"Shirley Shiuh Leei Shih, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Northwell Health, specializes in treating all forms of benign and malignant colorectal disease-including Crohn's disease, diverticular disease and colorectal cancer-through minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery.She decided to become a doctor, like her father, while growing up Long Island, but it wasn't until she was in medical school at Albany Medical College, and attended a lecture on colorectal procedure, that she decided this was the direction she wanted to take.""My starting point was just wanting to help people, and as soon as I saw what type of new colorectal surgeries were being done, I could see the potential for boosting patient quality of life,"" she says. ""Instead of stem-to-stern incisions that led to long recoveries, we could do minimally invasive procedures that offered faster recovery and less pain.""Dr. Shih completed her residency at George Washington University Hospital and a fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Florida, as well as at Indiana University School of Medicine. She spent seven years in private practice near Philadelphia, then returned to New York to join Northwell Health.""The team-oriented approach here is very strong,"" she says. ""There is such good communication and collaboration, both among partners in my practice and with everyone at Northwell generally. That gives patients more comprehensive support.""Currently, she's enhancing her surgical skills by learning robotic surgery, as she's passionate about offering patients more options for treatment. She's also an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Other efforts include training residents to provide enhanced patient care, and pursuing excellence in rectal cancer treatment at Huntington Hospital.Part of her lifelong learning comes from patients as well. ""What I've learned from them is to treat every patient as an individual,"" she says. ""It's important for me, and for all doctors, to tailor each discussion based on what a patient needs. I try to remember that with every patient conversation.""". Dr. Shih is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pilonidal Sinus Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Colostomy.

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.

"Titilayo Adegboyega, MD, is the chief of colorectal surgery at South Shore University Hospital. A board-certified colorectal surgeon, she specializes in treating cancer of the colon, rectum and anus, and benign conditions such as colon polyps, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, rectal prolapse, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and fistulas, and pelvic floor disorders. Dr. Adegboyega became interested in medicine as a child in her native Nigeria. ""I had a play doctor kit,"" she says. ""My mother worked in a hospital, so I was exposed to the health care system and aspired to influence what it could become."" In part thanks to this early influence, she maintains a deep interest in public health, especially in our increasingly globally connected society. Before joining Northwell in 2016, Dr. Adegboyega graduated from the University of Minnesota Medical School. She then went on to complete her general surgery residency at Gundersen-Lutheran Medical Center and a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at Rhode Island Hospital, the main teaching hospital of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. Dr. Adegboyega works with a variety of health care providers to maximize her patients' care. For those who have cancer, she collaborates with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, pathologists and other specialists to develop a comprehensive treatment plan using the latest approaches to care. She may also work with gastroenterologists and urogynecologists, depending on a patient's condition. Whenever possible, Dr. Adegboyega performs minimally invasive surgical procedures, including robotic and laparoscopic approaches. She also specializes in colostomy and ileostomy reversal surgery and diagnostic procedures, such as colonoscopy. In addition to practicing at the Northwell Health Cancer Institute, Dr. Adegboyega is actively involved in resident and medical student education as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. She is also affiliated with the Katz Institute for Women's Health. Above all, Dr. Adegboyega enjoys addressing people's health concerns and carefully walking them through the treatment process. ""I spend a lot of time explaining things to my patients, so they can be as active as of a participant in their health care as they want to be,"" she says. ""I'm grateful for and humbled by the experience.""". Dr. Adegboyega is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy.

Lynn O'connor is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Huntington, New York. Dr. O'connor is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, and Rectal Prolapse.

Cecilia Birisan is a Colorectal Surgeon in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Birisan is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Diverticular Disease, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Shabiah Martin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Martin is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Hemorrhoids, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

Frank Caliendo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Melville, New York. Dr. Caliendo is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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.

Bradley Bute is a Colorectal Surgeon in Melville, New York. Dr. Bute is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Proctitis, Hemorrhoids, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marilee Freitas is a Colorectal Surgeon in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Freitas is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Victor Gallo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Gallo is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Tenesmus, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Michael Gallo is a Colorectal Surgeon in Garden City, New York. Dr. Gallo is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Proctitis, and Tenesmus.

Marco Bertucci is a Colorectal Surgeon in White Plains, New York. Dr. Bertucci is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

Maria Widmar is a Colorectal Surgeon in Commack, New York. Dr. Widmar is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Anal Cancer, Colostomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.