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Care Philosophy: I am a surgical breast oncologist and am dedicated to helping patients fight breast cancer. This effort requires a team approach involving the expertise of multiple cancer specialists as well as the perspectives of the individual patient and her/his support network. We have made exciting advances in breast cancer management resulting in successful outcomes for the majority of our patients, but ongoing progress is necessary. Working together, we can provide more options to our patients and improve access to highest-quality, personalized care throughout metropolitan New York.

Biography: A board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Otterburn has received numerous honors and awards in academics, teaching and research. He received his B.A. in political science with honors from Rutgers University while entering into the BA/MD program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. After completing his general surgery residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, plastic surgery residency at Emory University and microsurgery fellowship at New York University Medical Center, he joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine in 2011. He served as Associate Program Director for 8 years before assuming the Directorship in 2019. His research interests include outcomes research in breast reconstruction, orthoplastics, neuroplastics, wound healing and peripheral nerve reconstruction.David Otterburn, MD, FACS, is a Professor of Surgery in the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in the Department of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is an Attending Surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center and is the Program Director for the Weill Cornell Medicine and Columbia University Medical Center Combined Plastic Surgery Residency Program of NYPH.

Biography: Click here to view New York Times article on Dr. Michelassi's strictureplasty for crohns disease.

Care Philosophy: I relate well to children of all ages in a non-threatening way. I will explain your child's condition in terms you can understand, and I will make sure that you understand all of the treatment options, including non-surgical options. I will answer all of your questions, and will make myself available to you, if you should have more questions after you leave. You will leave my office feeling educated and empowered. I will offer your child the latest in minimally invasive techniques, with minimal pain and scarring, and faster recovery. I love my patients and treat them as if they were my own, and I take pride in my craft.

Care Philosophy: It is my priority to treat every patient with a personalized and compassionate approach, while striving to offer state-of-the-art treatment options for complex endocrine and general surgical diseases. Understanding the importance of delivering thorough and timely care, I provide diagnostic services during your initial surgical consultation, including neck ultrasound, fine needle aspiration biopsy, and flexible laryngoscopy. If surgery is necessary, I offer minimally-invasive surgical approaches such as laparoscopic and robotic techniques in order to minimize post-operative pain, scarring, and length of hospitalization. Using a multidisciplinary approach to treat these complex diseases, I work closely with colleagues in endocrinology, oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, and pathology to integrate medical and surgical treatment options, as well as to orchestrate attentive long-term follow-up. Lastly, I deeply value advancing diagnostic and treatment quality for patients.

Biography: Jeffrey Milsom, MD, FACS, has unique expertise and unparalleled experience in minimally invasive surgery for complex colorectal diseases.Dr. Milsom is the lead inventor of the endoluminal surgical platform, commercially known as the DiLumen, which stabilizes the colon to allow for endoscopic procedures of greater complexity, thereby avoiding surgery for some patients.He has performed close to 2,000 laparoscopic colon and rectal operations, and has been invited to perform surgeries in over 15 countries. Under Dr. Milsom's leadership, 90 percent of all procedures in the Colon and Rectal Section at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center are now performed using high-tech, minimally invasive technologies. He has published four books, 24 book chapters and over 250 papers, presentations and educational videos.He is a member of 14 prestigious professional societies, and is a Fellow at the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology.After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Milsom received his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. He fulfilled two years of residency at Roosevelt Hospital in New York and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Medical Center, where he served as Chief Resident. He concluded his advanced training as a Fellow in Colon and Rectal Surgery at the Ferguson Clinic, Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1985, and has been a board certified colon and rectal surgeon since 1986. He joined the faculty of New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2001.Dr. Milsom was Assistant Professor of Surgery at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan from 1986 through 1989. During this period he was also the Director, Department of Surgical Research at the Ferguson Clinic. From 1990 to 1998, he was the Director of Research, Department of Colorectal Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and from 1997 through 1998 he was also the Director of Research, Minimally Invasive Surgery Center at the Cleveland Clinic. In April 1998, Dr. Milsom became a Professor of Surgery at The Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery and Co-Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery.Reflecting his strong interest and expertise, Dr. Milsom currently serves as an active member of the hospital's Operating Room New Technology Committee and the Minimal Access Surgical Committee. Dr. Milsom has been recruited to participate in numerous national committees, including the Laparoendoscopic Surgical Education Committee as part of the Association of Program Directors for Colon & Rectal Surgery and the Membership Committee of the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons.He served on the Emerging Technologies Committee for the American Society of Colon & Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Milsom is also a senior examiner for the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. He is a reviewer for Surgical Endoscopy, Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, Annals of Surgery and serves as a senior editor of WebSurg.PubMed

Biography: Dr. Carl Paulino is an orthopedic surgeon in Brooklyn, New York and is affiliated with NYP Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He received his medical degree from St. George's University School of Medicine.

Care Philosophy: The day a woman (or a man) feels a lump in their breast or is told of an abnormal mammogram can be one of the worst days of their life. It can mark the beginning of a scary and nerve wracking journey. This is why we founded Pinnacle Breast Health where the philosophy is to diagnose and treat everyone in a timely and professional manner. After we perfected diagnostic and surgical skills at some of the finest medical institutions we have turned our attention to providing exceptional care to each patient to ensure the best treatment and outcome.

Care Philosophy: As a board-certified surgeon with clinical expertise in vascular and endovascular surgery, it is my mission to provide compassionate patient care and offer state-of-the-art treatment options for the full spectrum of vascular disease. My experience with both complex open operations as well as advanced endovascular procedures allows me to develop individualized surgical plans that best meet the needs of each patient. Using cutting edge technology, I offer minimally invasive surgical approaches aimed at reducing post-operative pain, scarring, and length of hospitalization. I strive to create lifelong relationships with each of my patients to ensure continued success in achieving excellent medical outcomes and to maximize quality of life.

Care Philosophy: Thomas J. Fahey, III, MD is the Vice Chairman of the Department of Surgery, Chief of Endocrine Surgery, Director of the Endocrine Oncology Program, and Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College. He is an Attending Surgeon at New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Fahey is an internationally-recognized expert in minimally-invasive endocrine surgery procedures. For more information about Dr. Fahey and endocrine surgery services click here. Dr. Fahey was named by both Castle Connolly and U.S. News & World Report as one of "America's Top Doctors" every year since 2011, and has been consistently recognized by New York Magazine as one of New York's "Best Doctors," and as a "New York SuperDoctor," an honor accorded just 5% of all New York physicians.

Care Philosophy: My goal as the chief of pediatric surgery at Saint Barnabas is to perform to the highest standard of care and practice evidence based medicine, ensuring the wellbeing of each child. No two children are the same and it is my duty to make certain the surgery performed is tailored to the needs of your child. My team and I support our patients and their families in every step of the surgical process. You can expect open and clear communication, education materials and frequent updates from our team to make you feel comfortable. Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.

Biography: Jeffrey Greenfield, MD, PhD is a board-certified neurosurgeon who specializes in pediatric neurosurgery. In addition he sees certain adult patients with congenital neurosurgical conditions. Compassionate clinical care, research, and education are all central to his philosophy as a neurosurgeon and physician.His clinical expertise includes Chiari malformation, all forms of tethered spinal cord, pediatric brain tumors and congenital neurosugery into adulthood.As creator and director of the Chiari CARE program, Dr. Greenfield has developed an international reputation caring for children and adults with Chiari malformation, tethered cord, syringomyelia, and other associated conditions such as craniocervical instability, CSF leaks, and hydrocephalus as part of a large multidisciplinary team.Dr. Greenfield is a strong proponent of the unique concept of transitional or congenital neurosurgery caring for patients with specific conditions from childhood through adulthood.BLOG POST: Patients As PartnersDr. Greenfield writes about the importance of engaging and empowering even his youngest patientsDr. Greenfield also directs the pediatric skull base surgery program, evaluating and removing tumors of the pituitary gland region and skull base such as craniopharyngiomas with minimally invasive endoscopic tools. Dr. Greenfield is also an expert in utilizing minimally invasive ventricular endoscopy of the brain to treat tumors, hydrocephalus, and cysts within the ventricles, and intraoperative brain and spine mapping and imaging to care for children with benign and malignant tumors of the brain and spine.~~~Looking for a second opinion? Dr. Greenfield can review your scans:Click here to upload your images. (If you do not have an account simply enter your email address and you will be prompted to create an account.Instructions here.)~~~Dr. Greenfield sees patients at:1305 York Avenue (at 70th Street), 9th Floor New York, NY 10065~~~For more information about Dr. Greenfield, visit https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.orgTo make an appointment, please call 212-746-2363.Weill Cornell Pediatric Neurosurgery https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org/pediatricChildren's Brain Tumor Projecthttps://childrensbraintumorproject.org

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Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience We are devoted to providing services that are patient centered and compassionate and care for you as a person nbsp;

Care Philosophy: We are committed to delivering the best care and an exceptional patient experience. We are devoted to providing services that are patient-centered and compassionate, and care for you as a person.

Biography: Dr. Yunyun Lo, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 65 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Yunyun Lo, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Biography: Dr. Nipa Gandhi, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 49 years old and has been practicing for 23 years. Dr. Nipa Gandhi, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.