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Biography: Russell S. Berman MD, Professor of Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine, is a Surgical Oncologist who specializes in the treatment of patients with melanoma, non-melanoma cutaneous cancers, and sarcomas (soft tissue, retroperitoneal, and pelvic). He sees patients at both the Manhattan Upper East Side Campus as well as at NYP Brooklyn Campus. Administratively, Dr. Berman is the Associate Director for Clinical Education and the Associate Director for Surgical Oncology Network Integration for the Weill Cornell Medicine Sandra and Edward Meyer Cancer Center. A graduate of NYU Grossman School of Medicine, he performed his surgical training at NYU and Bellevue Hospitals. He completed a postdoctoral research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a Surgical Oncology Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he also dedicated research time to investigating programmed cell death resistance during cancer progression. After training, Dr. Berman was recruited back to NYU. At NYU Dr. Berman was a tenured Professor of Surgery and served as Vice Chair for Surgical Education and Faculty Affairs, Chief of Surgical Oncology, and the long-standing Director of the Surgery Residency Program. A recipient of numerous teaching and graduate medical education awards, Dr. Berman has now been recruited to WCM to continue his passion for patient care, medical education (for students, trainees, and practicing clinicians) and growing multidisciplinary oncologic care and research programs.Dr. Berman's passion for cancer care and education/training extends to the national and international levels as well. At the national level, Dr. Berman recently served as Chair of the Complex General Surgical Oncology Board of the American Board of Surgery, where he was also chaired the American Board of Surgery (ABS) Nominating Committee and Certifying Examination Committee. He also was elected as Recorder of the ABS Council, having served as a Director and Councilor of the American Board of Surgery.Presently, Dr. Berman is President Elect (2025) of the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO), the largest international organization of surgeons focused on care of the cancer patient. At the SSO he has also been held the positions of Vice President, Executive Council Member, Training Committee Chair, and Chair of the Education Council. Internationally, Dr. Berman is currently serving as the President of the Global Forum on Cancer Surgeons where he has co-authored the standard international curriculum in surgical oncology clinical training and the curriculum for oncologic research training. These training guidelines are currently being utilized by numerous countries in South America, Asia, and Africa.In 2022 Dr. Berman was elected as a member of the American College of Surgeons Academy of Master Surgeon Educators, an honor bestowed upon a select group of surgeons internationally. Additionally, Dr. Berman also serves on the ACGME Review Committee for Surgery, the oversight body for accrediting general surgery and complex general surgical oncology training programs in the United States. As a Melanoma Content Expert for the American College of Surgeons, he has co-authored standard melanoma operative procedure guidelines as well as operative reporting standards. As an author on over 200 peer-reviewed articles in the scientific literature, Dr. Berman also serves on the Editorial Boards of UpToDate, Surgical Oncology Insight and, the NCI Physicians Data Query. He recently completed terms on the Editorial Board of Annals of Surgical Oncology, as Associate Editor for the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, and as founding Chief Editor for the Complex General Surgical Oncology SCORE Training Portal for fellowship training and education. From the research perspective, Dr. Berman focuses on melanoma and surgical education. In addition to both clinical and translational research studies in melanoma, he has been involved in an active collaboration that investigates the care of solid tumor at safety net hospitals. From the surgical education research perspective, Dr. Berman co-authored the Professionalism in Surgical Training curriculum that became the basis for the national standard.

Biography: Pieter Jan Sebastian Smit, MD, is a surgeon, specializing in general surgery, trauma surgery, and surgical critical care at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Brooklyn, affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. He is an assistant professor of clinical surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Smit performs both elective and emergency surgeries and cares for patients in the surgical intensive care unit. His clinical interests include abdominal wall reconstruction, minimally invasive emergency surgery, and damage control surgery and resuscitation. Dr. Smit is also involved in resident education through Weill Cornell Medical College. After graduating from Albany Medical College, Dr. Smit completed his general surgery residency and surgical critical care fellowship training at Orlando Regional Medical Center and Boston Medical Center, respectively. Before coming to NewYork-Presbyterian, Dr. Smit was a surgeon at NYU Langone Health in Brooklyn, where he served in several leadership committees. Dr. Smit has presented his research at annual medical meetings of the American College of Surgeons is a member of multiple national surgical and trauma organizations.

Biography: Dr. Izak Faiena MD, MSCR is a urologic oncologist with a specialized focus on prostate cancer. His expertise spans advanced diagnostic techniques, such as MRI fusion and transperineal biopsy, as well as cutting-edge treatments including focal therapy and robotic surgery. With a solid foundation from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, where he graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Dr. Faiena went on to complete his urology residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. During this time, he earned multiple research awards for his contributions to prostate and bladder cancer studies. Following his residency, Dr. Faiena pursued a fellowship in urologic oncology and earned a Master's in Clinical Research from the esteemed UCLA Institute of Urologic Oncology and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute. His work here garnered significant research funding and resulted in impactful publications on clinical trials in urologic cancers. Currently, Dr. Faiena is dedicated to advancing the field of prostate cancer through innovative clinical trials, targeting both localized and advanced stages of the disease. His groundbreaking research has been featured in top national and international medical journals, reflecting his commitment to improving patient outcomes and advancing cancer care.

Biography: Dix P. Poppas, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. is Chief of Pediatric Urology at the Phyllis & David Komansky Children's Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital - Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is the Richard Rodgers Professor of Pediatric Urology in the James Buchanan Brady Department of Urology at Weill Cornell Medicine. Dr. Poppas has been a tenured professor with Weill Cornell Medicine as of April 2006 and holds joint appointments as Professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery as well. His practice is limited to pediatric urology with special interest in genital reconstruction, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, intersex disorders and minimally invasive procedures for treating vesicoureteral reflux. Dr. Poppas has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and pediatric laparoscopy. He was chosen as one of the "Top One Hundred Minimally Invasive Surgeons in New York" and was the only pediatric urologist to be selected.His practice is limited to pediatric urology with special interest in genital reconstruction, laparoscopic and robotic surgery, surgical aspects of disorders of sexual development and minimally invasive procedures for treating vesicoureteral reflux. Dr. Poppas has extensive experience in minimally invasive surgery and pediatric laparoscopy. He was chosen as one of the "Top One Hundred Minimally Invasive Surgeons in New York" and was the only pediatric urologist to be selected and is listed as one of New York's Top Doctors and Best Doctors in America. He completed his residency in urology at New York Hospital-Cornell Medical School (1990-1994) and his fellowship in Pediatric Urology at Boston Children's Hospital-Harvard Medical School (1994-1996) He serves as co-director of the Laboratory for Minimally Invasive Urologic Surgery where his efforts are focused on developing advanced laparoscopic and Robotic surgical techniques for tissue reconstruction using novel tissue sealants to replace sutures and staples during surgery, as well as investigating the mechanisms and potential treatments for inhibiting and reversing fibrosis in the obstructed kidney using antibodies and gene therapy strategies. Dr. Poppas is a diplomate of The American Board of Urology, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has been awarded The E. Darracott Vaughan Young Investigator Award by the National Kidney Foundation, The Edwin Beer Award of The New York Academy of Medicine, and was selected as an American Foundation for Urologic Disease/National Kidney Foundation Research Scholar. For more information: Minimal Access Surgery CenterTestimonials"Dr. Poppas was a pleasure! He performed a surgery on my son, diagnosed the problem (post urethral valves) and corrected it. After the surgery, my son began to feel better day by day. We felt at ease with Dr. Poppas every step of the way. He was patient, explained things in detail, and gave us the time we deserved. He followed up with us and will continue to follow my sons progress over the course of a few months. We were in the best of hands!! Highly recommend!!" - Annie D. via Google"I am truly grateful to Dr. Poppas. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome to the surgery our baby daughter needed. Every step of the way he was careful, measured, thorough, conscientious and above all, caring. I can tell he cares about his patients and he took care of our daughter as he would his own. All of this together with his experience and talent makes him the best in the world at what he does. I feel blessed to have our daughter in his care." - Baum Nao C. via Google"Dr Poppas was just so sincere and just provided so much hope in such a awful situation. I knew that whatever happened while under his care, was the best approach and with her well being being a top priority." -Anonymous on October 21, 2019 via Vitals"We were so impressed by Dr. Poppas! He is very knowledgeable and yet sincere. He knows how to explain what is going on, and is very compassionate. He really had so much patience and did the best he could in every way. He is among the best doctors around!! 5 stars!" - Claudine A. via Google"Made the process with our son easy as possible. Very kind and personable."- Melissa B. via Google"Dr. Poppas was a surgeon for our child 10 years ago. We will be following up soon and cant wait to see him. His surgical excellence is second to none and his staff are amaxing as well. Whatever procedure you're considering, no need to hesitate in his capable care." - Anonymous on August 22, 2017 via Vitals"Our child was treated with dignity, respect and excellence throughout care with him. The outcome was better than expected and my child healed perfectly." - Angela B. via GoogleEDUCATIONAL BACKGROUNDH.S. Diploma 1976J.R. Tucker High School, Richmond, V.A.1972-1976Longwood College, Farmville, VA.1978-1980B.S. Biology (Honors) 1982Minor ChemistryVirginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA 1980-1982Paramedic Degree 1984,Medical College of Virginia 1983-1984M.D. 1988, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA., 1984-1988Non degree program Health Care Executive Management Program, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaCertificate of completion 2002Non degree program, Advanced Executive Management Program, Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaCertificate of completion 2003Non degree program The Wharton Executive Management Program for Academic Surgery Leaders. Leonard Davis Institute of Health Care Economics, The Wharton School, University of PennsylvaniaCertificate of completion 2005PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AND EMPLOYMENTIntern in General SurgeryEastern Virginia Graduate School of MedicineNorfolk, VA 7/88 to 6/89Resident in General SurgeryEastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, VA 7/89 to 6/90Assistant Urologist (Resident) New York Hospital, New York, NY 7/90 to 6/93Urologist(Chief Resident)New York Hospital, New York, NY 7/93 to 6/94Fellow-in-Pediatric Urology (Surgery)Children#146;s Hospital-Harvard Medical School 7/94 to 6/96Academic positions (teaching and research)Visiting Fellow in UrologyCornell University Medical Center, New York 7/94 to 6/96Assistant Professor of UrologyCornell University Medical Center, New York 7/96 to 11/01The Richard Rodgers Family Assistant Professor of Pediatric UrologyWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 1/97 to 11/01Assistant Professor of Urology in Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 10/97 to 6/04Assistant Professor of Urology in Pediatrics (Department of Pediatrics)Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 4/99 to 11/01Associate Professor of UrologyWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 12/01 to presentAssociate Professor of Urology in Pediatrics (Department of Pediatrics)Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 12/01 to presentThe Richard Rodgers Family Associate Professor of Pediatric UrologyWeill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 12/01 to presentAssociate Professor of Urology in Surgery (Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery)Weill Medical College of Cornell University, New York, NY 7/04 to presentAssociate Professor of Urology in Obstetrics and Gynecology (Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology)Weill Medical College of Cornell UniversityNew York, NY 7/04 to presentHospital PositionsAssistant Attending UrologistNew York Presbyterian Hospital 7/96 to 11/01Associate Attending UrologistNew York Presbyterian Hospital 12/01 to presentAttending in SurgeryThe New York Hospital Medical Center of Queens 1/02 to presentEmployment (other than positions listed above)Clinical Consultant Promethean Surgical Devices, LLC, Woburn, MA. 6/00 to presentPROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS (medical and scientific societies)Member Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1988 to presentMember American Urologic Association 1990 to presentFellow American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery 1989 to 2001Fellow American College of Surgeons 1998 to presentMember Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society 1990 to presentMember The New York Section American Urological Association 1996 to presentMember Society for Pediatric Urology 1996 to presentMember The Hellenic Medical Society of New York 1996 to presentMember Society for Fetal Urology 1997 to presentMember The New York Clinical Society 1998 to presentFellow American Academy of Pediatrics 1998 to presentDiplomat American Board of Urology 1999 to present

Biography: Dr. Robert Aldoroty, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 71 years old and has been practicing for 41 years. Dr. Robert Aldoroty, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside, Mount Sinai Queens and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Biography: Helai Hesham, MD is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology and subspecialized in Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery (Urogynecology). Dr. Hesham completed her fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. She provides individualized medical and surgical care for women with pelvic organ prolapse, urinary and fecal incontinence, overactive bladder, fistula, pelvic floor trauma and pelvic pain. Surgically she utilizes minimally invasive techniques including vaginal, laparoscopic, robotic and cystoscopic surgery. Dr. Hesham is passionate about helping care for women both locally and abroad and has specialized in obstetric fistula care in sub-Saharan Africa as well as international surgical training which she will continue here at Columbia.

Biography: Dr. Celia Divino, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 65 years old and has been practicing for 33 years. Dr. Celia Divino, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.