Anil K. Lalwani, M.D. earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in 1985 and subsequently completed his internship in General and Thoracic Surgery at Duke University Medical Center and his residency in Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at UCSF. Following subspecialty training in Neurotology and Skull base surgery, he served as Senior Staff Fellow at the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, National Institute of Health. In 1994, he joined the faculty at UCSF as an assistant professor and rose to the rank of Professor in 2002. In April 2003, Dr. Lalwani was recruited to New York University School of Medicine to serve as Mendik Foundation Professor and Chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology—a position he held until December 2009. During his tenure, the previously unranked department rose to #22 on the US News and World Report survey and was #13 in research funding.Dr. Lalwani joined the faculty of the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2012. He is considered one of the leading ear surgeons for children and adults in the country. His clinical specialties include cochlear implantation, middle ear implants, chronic ear disease, cholesteatoma, facial nerve disorders, otosclerosis, superior semicircular canal dehiscence, glomus tumors, cerebellopontine angle tumors (e.g. acoustic neuromas), and skull base surgery, and gamma knife therapy.Dr. Lalwani’s basic research has previously focused on two key areas: identifying genes that are critical for hearing through the use of molecular genetic and molecular biologic methods, and developing and investigating gene transfer technology for the treatment of hearing disorders. More recently, his research endeavors include developing technology to navigate a cochlear implant electrode atraumatically into the cochlea, enhancing music enjoyment in cochlear implant recipients, designing microneedles for introducing stem cells through the round window membrane, defining the otomicrobiome, and studying the role of obesity and tobacco in childhood hearing loss.Author of more than 180 peer-reviewed articles, and numerous book chapters, Dr. Lalwani serves on the editorial board of leading otolaryngology journals; he is the Section Editor of Triological Society Best Practice – a popular feature published in Laryngoscope. He has published numerous books including the textbook defining the subspecialty of Pediatric Otology and Neurotology. The 3rd edition of his highly successful second book, Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Otolaryngology - Head & Neck Surgery, has been translated into Spanish, Turkish, and Portuguese. The 4th edition of Recent Advances in Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, has just been published in January 2015. Dr. Lalwani is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hearing Loss, Infant Hearing Loss, Acoustic Neuroma, Myringotomy, and Stapedectomy.

A native of Westchester County, Dr. Kaare Weber joined the staff of White Plains Hospital in 2011, providing exceptional expertise in the minimally invasive surgical management of endocrine diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal glands, something usually found only in large academic medical centers. A major focus is on cancers of the endocrine system. He currently serves as the Chief of Surgery at White Plains Hospital. Dr. Weber is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hyperparathyroidism, Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Parathyroidectomy, and Thyroidectomy.

Dr. Ananthakrishnan, Director of Breast Surgery, is a fellowship-trained breast surgeon whose practice is dedicated to the treatment of breast disease. She has extensive experience, previously serving on the faculty of the Cleveland Clinic and Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. She was the director of the Breast Surgery Fellowship at Columbia, and used her expertise to train the next generation of breast surgeons. She is the author of numerous publications on breast cancer surgery, and has presented her research at national and international meetings. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a member of the American Society of Breast Surgeons, and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Ananthakrishnan is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Andrea Barrio is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist in West Harrison, New York. Dr. Barrio is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Lymphedema, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Barrio is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Kluger is a General Surgeon in Tarrytown, New York. Dr. Kluger is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Sasan Roayaie, MD, provides individualized care for complex liver, bile duct, and pancreas cancers. He not only performs any needed operations, but he can also devise an entire treatment program for patients who are not eligible for surgery. He works closely with interventional radiologists, hematologists, and oncologists to implement the care plan. Dr. Roayaie is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Ampullary Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Anthony Cahan, MD, Chief of Breast Surgery at Northern Westchester Hospital, has been practicing medicine for more than 35 years. He attended medical school at Cornell University Medical College and completed his residency at New York Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center. Today, his practice is focused exclusively on breast concerns, diagnoses, cancers and treatments. He has been named a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for more than ten consecutive years.Dr. Cahan wrote a landmark aesthetic and oncologic paper on the use of the Box-To-X incision and closure, a then-novel technique for a skin-sparing mastectomy. This method has now been embraced by the medical community and used many times over the years, yielding impeccable results for patients.In his three decades as a surgeon, Dr. Cahan has participated in revolutionary clinical trials, keeping a close eye on scientific developments in breast care and adapting his practice according to current innovations. Because of his research findings, he's often turned to targeted chemotherapy, endocrine therapy and immunologic therapy over surgery, when possible, to deliver the best outcomes for his patients.Dr. Cahan takes a warm, personal approach to care-which is backed by the support of other surgeons, medical oncologists, pathologists, radiologists and more, each playing a reliable, critical link in the chain of breast care offered at his practice. Along with a team approach, Dr. Cahan believes open lines of communication and one-on-one bonding are crucial to a therapeutic relationship. Because of this, he sees every patient personally, an ""old-fashioned"" approach he wields as his greatest strength.Decreasing anxiety after a scary diagnosis is his main focus. His sensitivity to his patients' worries and fears makes him an indelible partner on their path to recovery, and he's always striving toward his goal of maintaining a patient's body image, her life and her overall health.". Dr. Cahan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Minimally Invasive Surgery. Dr. Camacho is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diastasis Recti, Obesity, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

Sheldon Marc Feldman, MD, is Chief, Breast Surgery and Breast Surgical Oncology, Professor, Surgery and Director, Breast Cancer Services at Montefiore Einstein. His clinical focus includes breast cancer, oncoplastic surgery with an emphasis on optimizing breast conservation, nipple-sparing mastectomy, minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment, intraoperative radiation, targeted tumor ablation, lymphedema prevention, and complementary integrative holistic care with an emphasis on physician-patient communication. Dr. Feldman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Leonard Maffucci is a General Surgeon in New Rochelle, New York. Dr. Maffucci is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Dr. Kahan is experienced in general surgery – including laparoscopic surgery and robotic hernia surgery – as well as endocrine surgery. Dr. Kahan is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hyperparathyroidism, Hernia Surgery, and Thyroidectomy.

Lawrence Simon is a General Surgeon in White Plains, New York. Dr. Simon is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, Breast Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Colostomy.

Athanassios Petrotos is a General Surgeon in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Petrotos is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Rafik El-Sabrout is a General Surgeon in White Plains, New York. Dr. El-Sabrout is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Cellulitis, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

Harry Zemon is a General Surgeon in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Zemon is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cellulitis, Gallbladder Disease, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Lynn Josephson is a General Surgeon in Rye, New York. Dr. Josephson is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, and Lymphadenectomy.

Seigo Nishida is a General Surgeon and a Transplant Surgeon in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Nishida is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Cirrhosis, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplant, and Hernia Surgery.

Dr. Kayvan Roayaie is a general surgeon with WPHPA Surgical Specialists. He is certified by the American Board of Surgeons. A graduate in biochemistry from Rutgers University in New Jersey, he obtained a PhD in biochemistry and genetics and subsequently his medical degree from the University of California San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Roayaie continued his training at UCSF, completing his residency in general surgery, a fellowship in transplant surgery and advanced training in clinical research. Prior to joining White Plains Hospital, he was an Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery, Division of Abdominal Organ Transplantation, and Surgical Director of Pediatric Kidney Transplantation at Oregon Health & Science University. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

Dr. Dianne Seo is a breast surgeon at the White Plains Hospital Center for Cancer Care. She performs breast biopsies, lumpectomies, mastectomies, oncoplastic surgery, and other procedures to treat breast conditions, such as breast cancer in both men and women. Her top areas of expertise are Subareolar Abscess, Giant Mammary Hamartoma, Breast Infection, and Fibroadenoma.

Dr. Joey C. Papa is a board-certified general surgeon at the White Plains Hospital Center for Advanced Medicine & Surgery (CAMS). She specializes in performing surgery on abdominal components, including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and thyroid glands. Dr. Papa is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Necrosis, Varicose Veins, Hernia Surgery, and Fasciotomy.

Prashanth Sreeramoju is a General Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Sreeramoju is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Diastasis Recti, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Michael Weitzen is a General Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Weitzen is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Small Bowel Resection.

Rebecca Levine is a General Surgeon in Bronx, New York. Dr. Levine is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Anal Cancer, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, and Hemorrhoids.

Robert Raniolo is a General Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Raniolo is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, and Lymphadenectomy.

Har Lau is a General Surgeon in Sleepy Hollow, New York. Dr. Lau is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Femoral Hernia, and Hernia Surgery.