25 of the Best General Surgeons Near Me in freeport, NY

Doreen Chung is a General Surgeon and a Urologist practicing medicine in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Chung is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Stress Urinary Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Chung is board certified in American Board Of Urology/Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Chung is currently accepting new patients.

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 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Herniated Disk, Spondylolisthesis, Lordosis, Spinal Fusion, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Virk is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery. Dr. Virk is currently accepting new patients.

Mark Talamini is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Talamini is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy. Dr. Talamini is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Talamini is currently accepting new patients.

Jonathan Klonsky is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Klonsky is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Klonsky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Klonsky is currently accepting new patients.

Neal Cayne is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Cayne is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Venous Insufficiency, Aneurysm Repair, and Stent Placement.

Helen Pass is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Pass is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Jill Dietz is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Garden City, New York. Dr. Dietz is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Salma Rahimi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Rahimi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Tenesmus, Rectal Prolapse, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Rahimi is currently accepting new patients.

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Kostroff is currently accepting new patients.

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Filardi is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Filardi is currently accepting new patients.

Glen Fitterman is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Plainview, New York. Dr. Fitterman is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Fitterman is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Fitterman is currently accepting new patients.

"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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Umbilical Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Held is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Held is currently accepting new patients.

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 clinical expertise encompasses Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Incontinence, Bowel Incontinence, Prostatectomy, and Sacral Nerve Stimulation. Dr. Chughtai is board certified in American Board Of Urology/Urogynecology And Reconstructive Pelvic Surgery and American Board Of Urology. Dr. Chughtai is currently accepting new patients.

Richard Shinbrot is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Shinbrot is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction. Dr. Shinbrot is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Shinbrot is currently accepting new patients.

Dan Reiner is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Hyde Park, New York. Dr. Reiner is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, and Gallbladder Disease. Dr. Reiner is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Reiner is currently accepting new patients.

Sylvia A. Reyes, MD, MBS, FACS is a fellowship-trained Breast Surgeon with board certification in General Surgery. She earned her medical degree and a master of biomedical sciences degree from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (NJMS). She then completed a clinical research fellowship in breast surgical oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, a residency in general surgery at NJMS, and a clinical fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Pennsylvania Abramson Cancer Center. Having recently joined Northwell, Dr. Reyes works in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and support staff at the Northwell Cancer Institute to ensure that patients receive the most advanced and appropriate breast cancer treatment, with a focus on holistic, equitable patient-centered care, as part of a personalized care plan. As a surgeon, she performs oncoplastic breast conserving surgery, nipple sparing mastectomies, and hidden scar surgery for benign and malignant breast disease. She has published in reputable journals and been recognized for her clinical research in breast cancer and health disparities. Dr. Reyes serves as the Director of Breast services health equity programs and as Co-Director of the NAPBC accreditation program for LIJ/NSUH breast program standards at the Northwell Cancer Institute in New Hyde Park, NY. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Reyes is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy. Dr. Reyes is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Reyes is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and completed a fellowship in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology). She has expertise in managing various pelvic floor conditions, including pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, recurrent urinary tract infections, and bladder pain syndrome. She is proficient in minimally invasive pelvic reconstruction approaches, such as laparoscopic, robotic, and vaginal procedures, as well as open surgeries. Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe is committed to working with each patient to create an individually tailored treatment plan that best fits their needs.Academically, Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe has published articles in her specialty and presented her work at national scientific meetings. She has served as a mentor for trainees at different levels in their medical careers. Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectocele, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Gaigbe-Togbe is currently accepting new patients.

Michael Castellano is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Castellano is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Colostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Castellano is currently accepting new patients.

David Halpern is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Halpern is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

Harmandeep Singh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Singh is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Arterial Insufficiency, Peripheral Artery Disease, Necrosis, and Carotid Artery Surgery.

Daniel Haller is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Rockville Centre, New York. Dr. Haller is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy. Dr. Haller is currently accepting new patients.

Tracy-ann Moo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Moo is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Moo is currently accepting new patients.

Eric Slone is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Mineola, New York. Dr. Slone is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Necrosis, and Peptic Ulcer. Dr. Slone is currently accepting new patients.

Dana Monaco is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oceanside, New York. Dr. Monaco is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Robert Stabile is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in East Meadow, New York. Dr. Stabile is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis, Osteomyelitis in Children, Plantar Fasciitis, and Peptic Ulcer.