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Biography: Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas, MD is an Urology Specialist who practices in Staten Island, NY. He is 54 years old. Dr. Nicholas Karanikolas, MD is affiliated with Staten Island University Hospital.

Care Philosophy: I enjoy including my patients in every step of the process- from the initial appoitment to the surgical planning. I want to make sure that they understand all the options so we can make the best plan for them! I will be with you every step of the way.

Biography: Dr. Frank Traupman, MD is a General Surgery Specialist who practices in Livingston, NJ. He is 47 years old. Dr. Frank Traupman, MD is affiliated with Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.

Care Philosophy: Dr Smith embraces the multi disciplinary approach to cancer care at SaintBarnabas Medical Center and Clara Maass Medical Center to provide the highest quality evidence based and compassionate care to his patients and their families He works collaboratively with the members of the

Care Philosophy: My training includes dual board certification in general and vascular surgery and an additional one year training in open heart surgery. After completion of a general surgery residency at Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA, I received the nationally renowned Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for teaching and humanism. I have also received the distinguished classification of fellow of American college of surgeons (FACS).Clinically my practice focuses on advanced minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with aortic and carotid disease. I also specializes in treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and non-healing wounds due to lack of blood flow known as critical limb ischemia. I have developed the Lower Extremity Amputation Prevention Symposium (LEAPS) conference is held annually at Staten Island University Hospital. I work closely with the podiatry and plastic surgeons to offer the most advance treatment to patients suffering from non-heling wounds. I have developed a unique surgical protocol (Singh- Cooper protocol) for surgical management of lymphedema. Other unique interests of mine include endovascular repair of complex aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease management and surgical treatment of refractory epilepsy with the use of a vagal nerve stimulator (VNS). I am currently involved in several clinical national trials and have obtained grants for educational purposes.