25 of the Best Surgical Oncologists Near Me in Sleepy Hollow, NY

"Andrew Ashikari, MD, FACS, is a nationally acclaimed surgical oncologist with over 25 years of clinical practice in the New York metropolitan region.Dr. Ashikari's state-of-the-art care includes nipple-sparing mastectomy, a procedure he says enhances cosmetic outcome and provides effective medical benefit for women with breast cancer or who want to reduce hereditary risk. His expertise in this surgery is unparalleled-his team has performed some of the highest volumes of nipple sparing mastectomies than any breast center in the world.""I wanted to be a doctor from a young age,"" says Dr. Ashikari, who was inspired by his physician father. ""He started his breast cancer practice in Westchester back when there really was no such thing as a breast surgery practice.""Dr. Ashikari completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Chicago and an internship and general surgery residency at Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then served as director of the Ashikari Breast Center in Dobbs Ferry and Cortlandt Manor, NY, before joining Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Care Center at Northern Westchester Hospital and Physician Partners Breast Surgery at Phelps in 2021.Dr. Ashikari works with a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists and genetic specialists to develop individualized treatment plans. Patients can promptly receive imaging, biopsy, surgical consultation, medical and radiation oncology consultations, and genetic information-all without leaving their community.Dr. Ashikari is widely published and has completed research on a variety of topics and clinical protocols, including breast cancer, prevention for high-risk patients, breast reconstruction, implants, and intraoperative radiotherapy. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the Society of Surgical Oncology, the New York Surgical Society, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the New York Metropolitan Breast Group and the American Society of Breast Surgeons.When it comes to his patients, Dr. Ashikari says it's all about exceptional expertise-and a personal touch. ""Our team has so many years of valuable experience, and each team member is directly involved in patient care,"" he says. ""We're here to help them in every possible way.""". Dr. Ashikari is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Lymphadenectomy.

Pond Remsen Kelemen, MD, is a surgical oncologist focused on breast surgery with over two decades of experience. He also offers comprehensive surgical treatment of skin cancer, with a focus on Melanoma.Dr. Kelemen was interested in medicine from a young age, volunteering at his local hospital and working as an orderly throughout high school and college. He went on to complete an anatomic pathology residency at University of Illinois at Chicago, a general surgery residency at University of Chicago Hospitals, and a surgical oncology fellowship at The John Wayne Cancer Institute in California. His career experience includes over 20 years as a cancer surgeon who now focuses his practice and research on breast health, high risk screening and management of breast cancers, melanoma and other skin cancers.Dr. Kelemen joined Northwell Health Physician Partners Breast Care Center at Northern Westchester Hospital and Physician Partners Breast Surgery at Phelps in 2021. He works as part of a highly skilled, interdisciplinary team, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists and genetic specialists to develop individualized treatment plans. Patients can promptly receive imaging, biopsy, consultations and treatment all without leaving their community. When it comes to his patients, Dr. Kelemen prides himself on his communication skills and even taught himself to speak Spanish to better connect with more patients.Passionate about research, Dr. Kelemen has completed studies on the techniques of intraoperative radiation, as well as the use of genotyping in early breast cancer. Studying the genetic makeup of tumors allows us to personalized treatment as much possible when it comes to diagnosis and treatment, says Dr. Kelemen. He has presented at national conferences and is widely published on these topics.Dr. Kelemen is also an associate professor of surgery at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, where he teaches students the importance of character. To become a doctor, you have to learn about organic chemistry, he says. But what are you going to do at 3 in the morning when you have a problem that's hard to solve? How are you going to treat that patient at that time? Tenacity and devotion are among the most important things in medicine. Dr. Kelemen is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Sunny Mitchell is a Surgical Oncologist in Nyack, New York. Dr. Mitchell is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Breast Infection, Fibrocystic Breast Disease, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Mastectomy.

Dr. Gordon received his medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School and completed his general surgery residency at The New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center, now known as New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center. He then completed a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. His accomplished academic record includes active service as an Instructor in Surgery at The New York Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center and later as a Clinical Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cornell University Medical College. Dr. Gordon is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Intraductal Papilloma, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Lymphadenectomy, and Hernia Surgery.

Stephanie Downs is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in West Harrison, New York. Dr. Downs is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Breast Cancer, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Mastectomy. Dr. Downs is currently accepting new patients.

Madalyn Neuwirth is a Surgical Oncologist in Valhalla, New York. Dr. Neuwirth is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Melanoma, Angiosarcoma, Stomach Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.

"Dr. Roshni Rao, a renowned expert in breast care, is the chief of the Breast Surgery Program at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. A skilled surgeon who is passionate in her commitment to breast health and her patients, Dr. Rao has expertise in the treatment of breast cancer that has spread to the areas surrounding the breast, known as locally advanced breast cancer; in addition to breast cancer that has spread further to other parts of the body, metastatic breast cancer. Her groundbreaking research includes the positive effects of exercise for patients with breast cancer who are preparing for surgery, and the impact of ethnicity on the risk of developing triple-negative breast cancer (when the three receptors known to fuel most breast cancers; estrogen, progesterone, and the human epidermal growth factor receptor 2; are not present in the cancer tumor). Dr. Rao oversees the breast cancer surgery program at the Comprehensive Breast Center of the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia, a multi-site, multi-disciplinary entity that incorporates the legacy of innovation and trust associated with the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She collaborates closely with its team of specialists across every discipline, including radiologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons and other breast cancer support staff. Dr. Rao was repeatedly recognized with awards for her leadership at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, where she served as the director of the George N. Peters Center for Breast Surgery prior to joining NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. She was elected by her peers to be a ""Best Doctor"" in breast surgery every year from 2009 to 2017. Dr. Rao received her medical degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. She completed a general surgery residency at Baystate Medical Center/Tufts University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in breast surgical oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. She is currently the chair of the Patient Safety and Quality Committee for the American Society of Breast Surgeons. Dr. Rao serves as a reviewer for the Journal of the American Medical Association and the Annals of Surgical Oncology, and has served as a reviewer for Cancer and other journals. Her work has been published in these journals and many other surgical and oncology publications.". Dr. Rao is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

Steven Brower is a Surgical Oncologist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Brower is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Undifferentiated Pleomorphic Sarcoma, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Stacy Ugras is a Surgical Oncologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Ugras is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Inflammatory Breast Cancer, Lymphadenectomy, and Mastectomy.

Alyssa Gillego is a Surgical Oncologist in Greenwich, Connecticut. Dr. Gillego is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Fredric Harris is a Surgical Oncologist in White Plains, New York. Dr. Harris is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

Cherif Boutros is a Surgical Oncologist in Englewood, New Jersey. Dr. Boutros is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

Tihesha Wilson is a Surgical Oncologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Wilson is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Intraductal Papilloma, Angiosarcoma, and Lymphadenectomy.

Carl Winkler is a Surgical Oncologist in Paramus, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Pseudomyxoma Peritonei, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Lizbeth Olivero is a Surgical Oncologist in Englewood, New Jersey.