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.

Glen Fitterman is a General Surgeon in Plainview, New York. Dr. Fitterman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Alan Slepian is a General Surgeon in Plainview, New York. Dr. Slepian is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

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.

Michael Grieco is a General Surgeon and a Colorectal Surgeon in Glen Cove, New York. Dr. Grieco is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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.

Erna Busch is a General Surgeon in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Busch is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Eugene Rubach is a General Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Rubach is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

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.

Colin Powers is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Syosset, New York. Dr. Powers is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

Jerzy Macura is a General Surgeon in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Macura is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Faisal Siddiqui is a General Surgeon in Greenlawn, New York. Dr. Siddiqui is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Louis Auguste is a General Surgeon in Manhasset, New York. Dr. Auguste is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Jonathan Klonsky is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Plainview, New York. Dr. Klonsky is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

Richard Shinbrot is a General Surgeon in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Shinbrot is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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.

Brett Keck is a General Surgeon in Plainview, New York. Dr. Keck is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Hernia, Osteomyelitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

George Denoto is a General Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Denoto is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Marie Chen is a General Surgeon in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Chen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Newell Robinson is a General Surgeon in Roslyn, New York. Dr. Robinson is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

Zalekha Shair is a General Surgeon in Jericho, New York. Dr. Shair is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Varicose Veins, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

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.

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.

"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.

"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.