LaparoscopicAppendectomy near Paterson, NJ

Care Philosophy: Giovanni Bonomo, MD, is the director of colorectal surgery at Staten Island University Hospital and the only board-certified colorectal surgeon on Staten Island. He specializes in treating a wide variety of diseases that affect the colon, rectum and anus including hemorrhoids, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, appendiceal and presacral masses, rectal prolapse and cancer. A native Staten Islander, Dr. Bonomo has always felt a fondness for his community and a strong desire to give back. ``My goal is to provide the most advanced and highly effective treatments available today, so my patients can get the best care, right where they live,`` he says. More than 90% of Dr. Bonomo's cases are performed with minimally invasive techniques, which result in reduced pain and scarring, and offer quicker recovery than traditional open surgery.Patients choose Dr. Bonomo for his knowledge, compassion and personalized treatment plans. Under his leadership at Staten Island University Hospital, he developed the Advanced Colorectal Care Pathway-a unique program that ensures streamlined coordination at every touch point of care. ``Our specially trained nurse navigators are here to help with scheduling appointments and answering questions along the way,`` he says. ``This allows patients to focus exclusively on getting well, so they can return to their normal lives as quickly and safely as possible.`` Before joining Northwell in 2019, Dr. Bonomo graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook School of Medicine. He went on to complete his residency at Mount Sinai Beth Israel/Petrie Division and fellowship at Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. He currently serves as assistant professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, frequently training other surgeons on best practices and techniques in minimally invasive and robotic surgery.``Colorectal cancer is the third most common cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, but it's entirely treatable if detected early,`` he says. ``Helping my patients beat this disease and giving them a chance for a healthier future is all I could ever ask for as a surgeon.``

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.

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.

Biography: Dr. Paul Thodiyil, MB BS is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 58 years old and has been practicing for 38 years. Dr. Paul Thodiyil, MB BS is affiliated with Mount Sinai Brooklyn, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Hospital.