Deborah Axelrod is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Axelrod has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Breast Infection, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Kepal Patel is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Patel is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

George Plitas is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Plitas is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Paget Disease of the Breast.

Helen Pass is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Pass is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Brian Untch is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Untch is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodule, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Thyroidectomy. Dr. Untch is currently accepting new patients.

As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Russell Berman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Berman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Desmoid Tumor, Congenital Generalized Fibromatosis, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Iain Nixon is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Nixon is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.

Aimee Crago is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Crago is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Liposarcoma, Desmoid Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Reconstructive Urology Surgery, and Splenectomy.

Bret Taback is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Taback is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Mitchell Chorost is a Surgical Oncologist in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Chorost is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Bone Tumor, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

Elisa Port is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Port is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Amber Guth is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Guth is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, and Lymphadenectomy.

Ioannis Hatzaras is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Hatzaras is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Removal, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Hatzaras is currently accepting new patients.

Neha Goel is a Surgical Oncologist in New York, New York. Dr. Goel is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Goel is currently accepting new patients.

"Mansoor H. Beg, MD, is a surgical oncologist who joined Northwell Health's Department of Surgery in 1993. He specializes in cutaneous malignancies (cancer that begins in the outer layer of the skin) and both cancerous and noncancerous breast conditions. With 29 years of experience, Dr. Beg provides highly specialized care at Monter Cancer Center, where he treats newly diagnosed patients and those following up on their treatments.As part of a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Beg uses the most up-to-date techniques and technologies available to diagnose and treat malignant and benign conditions while minimizing discomfort and shortening recovery time. He works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, breast imaging technicians, plastic surgeons and geneticists to provide a holistic treatment plan complete with psychosocial support, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nutrition services as needed.Dr. Beg completed his residency in the Department of Surgery at North Shore University Hospital and his fellowship at Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine. Now, he is passionate about passing his knowledge on to the surgeons of the future as an assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He takes part in daily resident education through the initial clinical experience (ICE) of first- and second-year medical students as well as the advanced clinical experience (ACE) of third-year students.In 2019, Dr. Beg received the Northwell Health Truly Award for Caring Touch for ""embodying compassion and having an exceptional caring touch and bedside manner."" He has also been selected as Teacher of the Year by Northwell Health Department of Surgery residents.A son of two physicians, Dr. Beg always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""When I got to medical school, my mentors and clinical experiences attracted me to surgery,"" he explains. ""Then, my encounters with cancer patients drew me to surgical oncology. I knew I wanted to make a difference in their lives during such a scary time.""". Dr. Beg is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Angiosarcoma, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Dwight Derisi is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Derisi is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

"Elliot Newman, MD is the chief of surgical oncology at Lenox Hill Hospital, with a clinical expertise in gastrointestinal cancer care, especially pancreatic and hepatobiliary cancers. He's been named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor since 2002.Dr. Newman always loved interacting with people, and as the son of an organic chemist, he loved science too. ""The two loves come together nicely in medicine,"" he says. His interest in surgery began when he attended medical school at New York University School of Medicine, and he continued on at NYU for his general surgery residency. During his residency, he spent time at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center doing a research fellowship. It was during this period that Dr. Newman developed a strong interest in cancer care. This led to a clinical fellowship in surgical oncology, also completed at Memorial Sloan-Kettering. ""My mentors taught me to think about the biology of the disease. How is a tumor going to behave? Is this operation right for this person?"" he says. ""That stayed with me forever.""With cancer behaving differently from one person to another, Dr. Newman emphasizes the importance of individualizing every patient's care plan. While he specializes in minimally invasive approaches, including laparoscopic and robotic surgeries, he never assumes this is always the right procedure for everyone and he considers all approaches on the table to determine the appropriate course of care.In fact, his whole team is involved in creating a patient's care plan, meeting for a weekly tumor board to discuss and assess all the angles of each case together. And as a Northwell hospital, Lenox Hill offers a full breadth of services, meaning Dr. Newman also has access to other clinical teams as well, including gastroenterology, cardiology, pulmonology and more. This multidisciplinary approach is vital for his patients. ""We can take care of the entire patient here,"" he says. ""Not just the cancer.""It's this genuine care and concern that doesn't go unnoticed by his patients, and he's constantly humbled by their gratitude. ""There's nothing like getting a note from a patient, family member or friend who really appreciates the fact that you've lengthened the life of a loved one or helped them get to a next milestone,"" Dr. Newman says. ""Whenever my time is up, I know I've helped or tried to help many patients, and that makes it all worthwhile.""His passion for helping others also extends beyond medicine. For many years he and his family have supported organizations that assist underprivileged children, creating better opportunities for present and future generations.". Dr. Newman is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

"Charles Carmine Conte, MD, is a surgical oncologist with over three decades of experience. He specializes in every type of cancer, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers and melanoma. Joining Northwell in 2004, Dr. Conte sees patients at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Oncology at Lake Success, part of Monter Cancer Center.""Cancer doesn't follow any rules-every case is unique and complex,"" says Dr. Conte. ""That's why we take a comprehensive approach for each patient. We have surgeons, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists, as well as access to many diagnostic tools and clinical trials, all at this one center."" He is also affiliated with many Northwell hospitals for his patients' convenience.Dr. Conte trained at institutions across the Northeast, attending medical school at Dartmouth and completing a residency at Hartford Hospital and a fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. He is an associate professor of surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell and teaches surgical oncology residents at Northwell. ""I really enjoy teaching because students and residents are always questioning things,"" he says. ""Explaining my decisions to them helps keep me sharp as a doctor.""When it comes to his patients, Dr. Conte is passionate about delivering personalized care. ""I love the challenge of putting the best plan together for each individual person,"" he says. ""Seeing the positive impact it has on their lives is very rewarding.""". Dr. Conte is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Intraductal Papilloma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

Sepideh Gholami is a Surgical Oncologist in Lake Success, New York. Dr. Gholami is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hepatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

"Matthew J. Weiss, MD, FACS, is deputy physician-in-chief and director of the surgical oncology program at Northwell Cancer Institute. He's a board-certified surgeon specializing in pancreas and liver diseases.With a relentless work ethic and strong desire to help people, Dr. Weiss always knew he wanted to be a doctor. ""I picked a field that allows me to tackle difficult problems and truly make an impact,"" he says.Dr. Weiss completed his residency in general surgery at Johns Hopkins Hospital and was dual fellowship trained in surgical oncology and hepatobiliary surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He was previously chief of hepatobiliary surgery at Johns Hopkins, where he was also director of the Pancreas and Liver Multidisciplinary Clinics and the complex general surgical oncology fellowship. He also performed the first robotic Whipple at Johns Hopkins University. Joining Northwell in 2019, Dr. Weiss created a multidisciplinary team of surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, geneticists, and other specialists who collaborate to create unique treatment plans for patients across the health system. ""Every cancer is different, and every patient is different,"" he says. ""Communication among multiple providers is the best way to ensure you're treating the entire person, properly,"" he says. Dr. Weiss's team also works with scientists from Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research to develop and run groundbreaking clinical trials. An international leader in both liver and pancreas surgery, Dr. Weiss has authored over 250 peer-reviewed publications in the field, and he's currently a professor of surgery and oncology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. ""Understanding both the science of the disease and the technological aspect of surgery is so important,"" he says. Dr. Weiss focuses on using cancer genetics to help find the right surgical approach for patients. When possible, he operates robotically using small incisions for faster healing, so patients don't have to wait as long to receive additional therapies that can improve outcomes. With recent advancements in the field, Dr. Weiss has been able to successfully perform high-risk surgeries that were turned down by other institutions. ""Being a surgeon is a tremendous responsibility, and I don't take it lightly,"" he says. ""I truly and deeply care about my patients and their families-I get to know them as people and am there throughout their entire journey. That's what I'm most proud of as a doctor.""". Dr. Weiss is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Pancreatectomy, and Hepatectomy.

Lisa Newman is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Newman is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

"Danielle DePeralta, MD, FACS is double board-certified in surgery and surgical oncology, with dual fellowship training in complex surgical oncology and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. She specializes in surgical treatment of diseases of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract.Named a Castle Connolly Top Doctor in 2021 and 2022, Dr. DePeralta is a leader in her field and is an active member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons and International Hepatopancreatobiliary Association. She is the Northwell Physician Champion for the Canopy Cancer Collective, a multi-center team that focuses on improving care for patients with pancreatic cancer. She is also heavily involved in clinical trials and innovations related to cancer care, including regional therapies that target cancer that has spread but is still localized to the liver or peritoneal cavity. She was instrumental in bringing pressurized intraperitoneal aerosolized chemotherapy (PIPAC)-a treatment that can help those with few options-to New York. Long Island Jewish Medical Center is now one of only three sites in the nation to offer such therapy.Treating some of the most aggressive cancers, Dr. DePeralta knows she's seeing patients at their most vulnerable moments. While focusing on giving them their lives back, she often forms close relationships with her patients. ""I try to treat all of my patients the way that I hope someone would care for my mother, my husband, my son,"" she says.Connecting with patients meaningfully is important to Dr. DePeralta, who has a special interest in the human side of medicine. She studied philosophy in college alongside molecular biology and biochemistry. She also completed a medical ethics fellowship during her surgical residency training at Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School. Her training has taken her around the world to Uganda, Panama and India, which has fueled her interest in global health and quality health care for all.Her compassion is also shared by her team, from the care navigators and office staff to the nurses and residents. ""We're very lucky to be so well-supported with a great team that cares a lot about our patients,"" Dr. DePeralta says.Having a team like this serves to strengthen the bonds with her patients, who she learns from each day. ""They teach me that you have to keep trying-keep pushing and it's my job to keep supporting them.It's extremely rewarding to treat someone who was very sick, who you see a year down the road is cancer-free and living a normal life.""". Dr. Deperalta is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Liver Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Marcovalerio Melis, MD, FACS, is a surgical oncologist with more than 12 years of experience in the treatment of abdominal cancers, including those in the esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, colon and rectum. He joined Northwell Health in 2020 and currently serves as the chief of surgical oncology at Phelps Hospital.Dr. Melis provides highly specialized care, including hyperthermic intraoperative chemotherapy (HIPEC)-an advanced treatment option in which a concentrated dose of chemotherapy is administered during surgery. In fact, he was the first to perform a HIPEC procedure at NYU Langone Health (then New York University Hospital), and helped develop the HIPEC program for Northwell Health. As part of a multidisciplinary team, he works alongside medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and imaging technicians to provide a holistic treatment plan unique to every patient.Dr. Melis completed his residency at the University of Chicago and his fellowship at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. He has published more than 100 articles in medical journals and research publications and continues to contribute to the advancement of surgical oncology to this day; currently, he's involved in research on the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical practice and how AI can enhance pancreatic cancer treatment.In the past, Dr. Melis served in leadership positions at various medical societies and committees, including the Veterans Integrated Service Networks, the Association for Academic Surgery and the American College of Surgeons. Now, he passes on his knowledge to the surgeons of tomorrow as a professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.Dr. Melis always wanted to be a doctor, but he found that he was drawn to the hands-on approach of surgery while in medical school. As for oncology, it was the reward of saving lives that drew him in. ""Helping patients fight cancer is very rewarding,"" he says. ""It's a challenging time for them, and seeing their gratitude gets me through the day.""". Dr. Melis is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Esophageal Cancer, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

Danielle Bello is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Uniondale, New York. Dr. Bello has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Merkel Cell Carcinoma, Acrospiroma, and Bone Tumor. Dr. Bello is currently accepting new patients.