IntestinalDiverticulitis near Secaucus, NJ

Biography: Dr. Aida Taye, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in New York, NY. She is 41 years old and has been practicing for 15 years. Dr. Aida Taye, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Morningside.

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. 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: I aim to provide my patients with the very best information regarding their illness based on both my knowledge and my experience. We discuss all possible outcomes and treatment options. I encourage my patients to ask as many questions as they need to so that they can make well informed choices about their care. I will often recommend avoiding surgery altogether or pursuing a minimally invasive treatment approach when this is likely give the best results.

Care Philosophy: Dr. Benvenisty specializes in vascular surgery and endovascular surgery and is qualified as a registered vascular technologist (RVT). With the ability to navigate the system for renal failure patients, Dr. Benvenisty's super-specialty involves helping patients avoid dialysis whenever possible.