LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Rego Park, NY

Biography: Dr. Victor Ha, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Jersey City, NJ. He is 43 years old. Dr. Victor Ha, MD is affiliated with Jersey City Medical Center.

Biography: Following dual fellowship training in colorectal surgery and minimally invasive surgery, my clinical practice has specialized in minimally invasive approaches to colorectal diseases, with specific focus on laparoscopy, and robotic surgery to treat colon and rectal cancer. Based on my research experience, I have also become an expert in transanal endoscopic surgery, which complements other minimally invasive surgical approaches to treat rectal cancer.

Biography: Dr. Sue Hahn, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 38 years old and has been practicing for 11 years. Dr. Sue Hahn, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Morningside.

Biography: Katherine Fischkoff, MD is a general and acute care surgeon, with a special interest in medical ethics. Dr. Fischkoff's clinical skills and research expertise have earned her recognition as Medical Director for the Surgical Step Down Unit and Vice-Chair of the Department of Surgery's Quality and Patient Safety Committee. She has produced influential research in the field of medical ethics to help clarify the role of the surgeon in difficult ethical situations. During the COVID pandemic, she led the way in developing standard-of-care recommendations to guide the diverse and numerous ethics challenges faced by all healthcare workers. Dr. Fischkoff earned her medical degree from George Washington University and went on to receive specialized training at NYU, Cornell and Memorial-Sloan Kettering before joining the team at Columbia.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Melanie Marin has been a practicing gynecologist at New York Physicians (newyorkphysicians.com) since 1997. She practices office gynecology and gynecologic surgery. From the first time you call to become a patient through every interaction, you will be treated with respect and courtesy. Prior to your first visit, you will be sent forms so that you can fill out your medical history at your own pace. You will also be given the information to register for the secure patient portal so that you can communicate electronically with Dr. Marin and her staff through a private messaging portal. Your private information will stay private. After you arrive in the office and check in, Dr. Marin will greet you personally and invite you into her office to listen to your story, your questions and your concerns before the examination. When your results are ready, even if they are completely normal, you will receive an email message that asks you to return to the patient portal to view the communication from Dr. Marin or her staff about your results and any needed follow up. You can ask any further questions through the portal or ask Dr. Marin to give you a call. If you are more comfortable communicating by phone or in person, you can call the office or make a follow up appointment to review your results and questions. After receiving excellent medical care, the most important remaining issues are that you understand your care and feel comfortable asking questions if you do not.