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Biography: Dr. Skeens attended medical school at Des Moines University in his home town in Iowa, and completed his residency at the nearby Mercy Medical Center, where he served as chief resident. He practiced primary care medicine with UnityPoint Clinics in Cedar Falls, Iowa, for nearly ten years, also serving as faculty for three years within the family medicine residency program, teaching and mentoring new physicians, both in clinic and hospital settings. A fun fact: Dr. Skeens graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and worked as a freelance illustrator for several years before entering medical school. Outside of medicine, he is generally found outdoors exploring new places with wife and dog, adventure cycling, running, or taking photographs. Dr. Skeens is thrilled to join Weill Cornell Medicine Primary Care and establish new roots in New York City.

Care Philosophy: As a board-certified general surgeon and surgical oncologist, I firmly believe in providing the best care to all of my patients. I believe in spending time with patients and families to ensure that they understand all of the options available to them. When surgery is indicated and the best course of action, I provide patients with the best surgical and medical care to ensure they can return to their lives and families.

Biography: Dr. Gustavo Fernandez-Ranvier, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 52 years old and has been practicing for 26 years. Dr. Gustavo Fernandez-Ranvier, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Hospital.

Biography: Dr. William Schwartz, MD is a Cardiology Specialist who practices in Astoria, NY. He is 75 years old and has been practicing for 50 years. Dr. William Schwartz, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Morningside.