Mark Talamini is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Talamini is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

Doreen Chung is a General Surgeon and a Urologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery.

Gainosuke Sugiyama is a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Sugiyama is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Acrospiroma, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

Salma Rahimi is a General Surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Frequent or Urgent Urination, Rectocele, Uterine Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence, and Hysterectomy.

Jill Dietz is a General Surgeon in Mineola, New York. Dr. Dietz is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dr. Sohrab Virk is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at North Shore Long Island Jewish Medical Center and at the Hofstra University North Shore-LIJ Medical School. He brings a passion for individualized patient care of the spine. This may mean either operative or non-operative care to ensure his patients get back to an active life. Dr. Virk is committed to using the latest minimally invasive spine surgical techniques to optimize recovery time and minimize post-operative pain.Dr. Virk earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and went on to medical school at Tufts University School of Medicine. He then completed an Orthopedic Surgery residency at The Ohio State University. Dr. Virk received specialized training in spine surgery at The Hospital for Special Surgery prior to starting at North Shore University/Long Island Jewish Medical Center.Dr. Virk has a special clinical interest in applying minimally invasive surgical techniques and motion sparing technology to improve his patient s outcomes. He brings passion to both patient care as well as advancing the field of spine surgery. He has presented on outcomes/surgical techniques related to spine surgery at both National and International orthopedic and neurosurgical conferences.Dr. Virk is currently seeing patients in Long Island and is honored by the opportunity to help his patients cope with symptoms from their neck and back. Please do not hesitate to contact his office with any questions or inquiries. Dr. Virk is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy.

"Karen Kostroff, MD, is the chief of breast surgery at Northwell. She is one of New York's most renowned breast cancer surgeons, and one of the nation's leading breast cancer specialists in the diagnosis and treatment of women at risk for hereditary breast cancer.At a very young age, Dr. Kostroff knew she wanted to help others. ""When I was 6 years old, my father was in a very serious accident,"" she says. ""Seeing him being cared for by wonderful doctors sparked a passion in me to do the same.""After completing a six-year medical honors program at Boston University School of Medicine, Dr. Kostroff completed her residency at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical Center, which included a concentration on cancer surgery and breast disorders at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute. Her training continued at Brigham and Women's Hospital of Harvard Medical School, where she completed a fellowship in cancer surgery.For Dr. Kostroff, providing the highest level of care goes way beyond having the best surgical skills. As a recipient of numerous patient satisfaction awards, including Northwell's Patient Choice Award, she is most appreciated for the compassionate, accessible and thorough care she delivers every day. ""It's important my patients and their family members feel supported throughout their journeys, and have the education and resources they need to make informed decisions about their health,"" Dr. Kostroff explains.Collaboration is also important to Dr. Kostroff. She works closely with a dedicated team of specialists and participates in a weekly tumor board to develop the most personalized treatment plans. She's additionally passionate about training the next generation of breast surgeons in her role as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.""Being a breast cancer surgeon is such a rewarding career. Sharing good news and getting people through difficult times-that's what makes it all worthwhile.""". Dr. Kostroff is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

"Dominic Andrew Filardi, MD, is an attending breast cancer surgeon at Northwell Health. With more than 30 years of experience, Dr. Filardi provides highly specialized surgical care at Monter Cancer Center, where he treats both newly diagnosed patients and those following up on their treatments.As part of the multidisciplinary team at Monter Cancer Center, Dr. Filardi uses the most up-to-date techniques and technologies available to diagnose and treat breast cancer while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery time, such as the innovative Magseed marker-a small, minimally invasive marker designed to pinpoint cancer lesions for removal. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast imaging technicians, plastic surgeons and geneticists to provide a holistic treatment plan from diagnosis to reconstruction.Dr. Filardi knew he wanted to be a surgeon since childhood; his father and grandfather, both doctors, were his inspirations. He completed his residency in the Department of Surgery at North Shore University Hospital. As an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell since 2009, Dr. Filardi is passionate about passing his knowledge on to the breast surgeons of the future.Outside the medical school, Dr. Filardi also educates the public about treatment options and innovations at community events. He is a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) and the American Cancer Society, and is published in the Annals of Clinical and Laboratory Science and the International Journals of Surgical Pathology.For Dr. Filardi, the best part of his career has been providing patients with the patience, guidance and understanding they need during a fearful and confusing time. ""The most rewarding part is easing a breast cancer patient's plight,"" he says. ""We know that patients are often scared when they come through our doors, so my team and I do our best to support them through their cancer journey. We want to make the process as easy and comfortable as possible.""". Dr. Filardi is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

"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,"" he says. And Dr. Held is at the forefront of these technologies. As the section director of hernia surgery at LIJ Medical Center, Dr. Held works closely with new innovations in hernia care and is heavily involved in the robotic hernia center at LIJ Valley Stream, which achieved dual accreditations from the SRC as a Center of Excellence in both hernia surgery and robotic surgery.Averaging about 900 cases a year for the better part of three decades, Dr. Held has seen a lot over his career and has become very sensitive to patient feedback and observation. ""You sort of develop a sixth sense,"" he says, and he has become acutely attuned to what works and doesn't work in each individual case.With his expertise in high demand, Dr. Held also works to pass on his knowledge to the next generation of surgeons, training medical students as part of the Initial Clinical Experience (ICE) program at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. With such a longstanding career, its this opportunity to act as mentor that keeps him coming back for more.". Dr. Held is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Dr. Bilal Chughtai, Chief of Urology at Plainview Hospital, completed his medical degree at Stony Brook University, followed by residency in urologic surgery at Albany Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in Male Voiding Dysfunction, Neuro-Urology, Female Pelvic Medicine Reconstructive Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical College in New York City.Dr. Chughtai specializes in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery and Male Voiding Dysfunction. He maintains a deep, longitudinal interest in these highly prevalent and debilitating conditions and has focused both his clinical, research, and teaching activities on these areas.Dr. Chughtai's mentorship in clinical and basic science research projects has enabled his team to be investigators in numerous clinical trials, as well as translational, and outcomes research including National Institute of Health and industry support. He has authored over 300 peer-reviewed articles, chapters in urologic texts, 4 textbooks, and has presented extensively at national and international meetings. Dr. Chughtai is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation.

Alex Lee is a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Lee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Dan Reiner is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Reiner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease.

Michael Castellano is a General Surgeon in Mineola, New York. Dr. Castellano is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy.

Gary Gecelter is a General Surgeon in Rockville Center, New York. Dr. Gecelter is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Cholecystitis, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Shahriyour Andaz is a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. Dr. Andaz is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Lung Nodules, Lung Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

Philip Palmeri is a General Surgeon in Franklin Square, New York. Dr. Palmeri is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Synovitis, Tendinitis, Metatarsalgia, and Ingrown Toenail.

Christine Hodyl is a General Surgeon in Valley Stream, New York. Dr. Hodyl is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Roger Horioglu is a General Surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Horioglu is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Nonallergic Rhinopathy, Palatal Myoclonus, Ozena, and Jones Syndrome.

Daniel Haller is a General Surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Haller is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

Robert Stein is a General Surgeon in Cedarhurst, New York. Dr. Stein is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Bursitis of the Heel, Hammer Toe, Athlete's Foot, and Tendinitis.

Steven Friedman is a General Surgeon in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Friedman is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

Michael Lee is a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation and Cholecystitis. He is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

Sebastian Shterental is a General Surgeon in Lynbrook, New York. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Gallbladder Disease, and Hernia Surgery.

Susan Palleschi is a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Palleschi is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Li-Fraumeni Syndrome, and Lymphadenectomy.

"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.