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Surgical Services
Department of Surgery
To Make an Appointment with a Surgeon at New York Downtown Hospital, call (646) 898-4744.
The Department of Surgery is one of the major clinical departments at New York Downtown Hospital. The Department is headed by Steven G. Friedman, M.D., Chairman of Surgery (CV), and Pauline Hecht, M.D., Associate Chairman. Division Directors are listed below.
Downtown Hospital surgeons perform more than 7,500 outpatient and inpatient surgical procedures each year in the Hospital's modern operating rooms. Laser, laparoscopic, endoscopic, endovascular and other minimally invasive surgical procedures are performed daily.
There are ongoing departmental programs for clinical quality assurance and quality improvement, as well as continuing graduate medical education.
The Surgery Faculty Practice Suite is located on the fifth floor of the hospital, immediately adjacent to the department's administrative offices. Surgeons in a wide variety of specialties have offices in this state-of-the art facility and are readily available to see outpatients in consultation and for follow-up care. The suite also contains operating rooms for minor surgical procedures. There is a fully equipped ophthalmology practice suite on the second floor. A pain management clinic is available on-site in cooperation with the Department of Anesthesia.
Breast Surgery
Please call (646) 588-2500 for an appointment.
The New York Downtown Hospital offers treatment for a wide spectrum of breast disease. Management of benign conditions such as breast pain and fibrocystic change, as well as nipple discharge and benign breast masses is offered. Management of screening for high risk patients is provided, as well as close coordination for radiologic procedures such as mammography, breast ultrasound and breast MRI.
Oncologic breast surgery including: sentinel lymph node biopsy, partial mastectomy, and mastectomy are performed by our surgeons. Optimal cosmetic result is achieved by breast conservation surgery, nipple sparing mastectomy, as well as skin sparing mastectomy, and close coordination with our reconstructive surgeons.
The physicians of the Breast Service are:
Robbi Kempner, M.D.
Chief, Division of Breast Surgery
Pauline Hecht, M.D.
Associate Chairman, Department of Surgery
(646) 898-4744
Howard Beaton, M.D.
Shaw Fu Hwang, M.D.
Sam Kwauk, M.D.
Mark Lee, M.D.
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Colon and Rectal Surgery
Please call (212) 746-6030 for appointments.
Downtown Hospital offer state-of-the-art care in the detection, diagnosis, and treatment of disorders affecting the lower gastrointestinal tract, specifically the colon, rectum, and anus. These disorders include colon and rectal cancers, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular diseases, and functional problems such as rectal prolapse, fecal incontinence, anal fissures, and hemorrhoids. Colorectal surgeons specialize in the minimal access approaches to colon and rectal surgery using the most modern laparoscopic techniques. This results in decreased postoperative pain, shorter postoperative recovery time, and less scarring. The colon and rectal surgeons are:
Steven Brandeis, M.D., Director of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Brian Harlin, M.D.
Daniel Hunt, M.D.
Joongho Shin, M.D.
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Ear, Nose and Throat (Otorhinolaryngology)
To make an appointment with Dr. Levinger, call (646) 962-4451.
Dr. Joshua Levinger's clinical interests include the management of sinus disease, including advanced endoscopic sinus surgery and image guided surgery, as well as the treatment of sleep apnea, and a wide range of other ear, nose, throat, and head and neck disorders. The latter include sinusitis, tonsillitis, swallowing disorders, acid reflux, salivary diseases, hearing loss, and facial trauma. Dr Levinger treats adults and children.
Dr. Levinger is an Assistant Attending Otorhinolaryngologist at New York Downtown Hospital and at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center. He is an Assistant Professor of Otorhinolaryngology at Weill Cornell Medical College.
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Ophthalmology
To make an appointment with Dr. Sun, call (212) 312-5250.
Dr. Grace Sun specializes in Adult and Pediatric Cornea, Comprehensive / General Eye Care, Cataract, Cataract Surgery (sutureless surgery, accommodating and multifocal intraocular lens), Corneal Disease, Cornea Surgery (cornea transplantation, PK, DSEK, DLEK, artificial cornea, K-pro), Refractive Surgery, Laser Vision Correction (LASIK, custom LASIK, IntraLase LASIK, PRK, INTACS), Clinical Research / Clinical Trial, Blurry Vision / Decreased Vision, Dry Eyes, Tearing Eye / Watery Eye, Red Eye, Conjunctivitis.
Dr. Sun works in conjunction with Weill Cornell Eye Associates to offer a wide range of ophthalmic services, including cataract, cornea and external disease, retinal and vitreous disorders, glaucoma, pediatric ophthalmology, oculoplastics and neuro-ophthalmology. Furthermore, these services cover the entire range of complexity from accurate eyeglass and contact lens to the most complex intraocular surgeries such as keratoprosthesis (artificial corneal replacement) and vitreoretinal surgery for diabetic retinopathy or complicated retinal detachment.
Dr. Sun is an instructor of Ophthalmology at Weill Cornell Medical College and an Assistant Attending Ophthalmologist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital / Weill Cornell Medical Center.
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Oral and Maxillo-facial Surgery
Please call (212) 265-7788 for appointments.
Dr. Hoschander provides the full spectrum of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery with an emphasis on orthognathic and reconstructive surgery, temporomandibular joint dysfunction, laser surgery, oral and maxillofacial pathology, implant dentistry including grafting procedures with PRP, maxillofacial trauma management, and dento-alveolar surgery such as removal of impacted teeth and other extractions.
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Please call (212) 312-5900 for appointments.
Orthopaedic Surgery is a major clinical department at New York Downtown Hospital. The department offers ACGME-approved residency training for orthopaedic surgical residents who are on rotations at NYDH. Orthopaedic surgical conferences are held regularly, and there are ongoing special programs in such areas as quality assurance, continuing graduate medical education, and clinical research. The department also has a Division of Podiatric Surgery and CPME-approved podiatric surgical residency training. With a full range of orthopaedic services for patients and esteemed educational training for residents, our Orthopaedic Surgery Department delivers key clinical services at New York Downtown Hospital.
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Pain Management
Vadim Kushnerik, M.D. (212) 312-5247
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Plastic Surgery
Please call (646) 898-4744 for appointments.
Downtown Hospital plastic surgeons perform a full range of cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, made necessary by trauma, cancer and congenital defects. Common aesthetic procedures include breast augmentation and reduction, facial rejuvenation, liposuction, abdominoplasty and rhinoplasty. Reconstructive procedures include breast reconstruction, skin cancer, and major flap procedures. The plastic surgeons are:
Gerald Ginsberg, M.D., Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery
Kenneth Rose, M.D.
Victor Rosenberg, M.D.
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Podiatric Surgery
Please call (646) 898-4741 for appointments.
For more information on the Department of Podiatry, click here.
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Surgical Oncology
Please call (212) 966-8890
The Downtown Hospital surgeons are trained in the most up-to-date management of malignant neoplasms (cancer). The surgical specialists within each division treat the appropriate neoplasms. The general surgical oncologist is:
Sam Kwauk, M.D.
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Thoracic Surgery
Please call (646) 483-0934 for appointments.
The thoracic surgeons at Downtown Hospital offer many new and innovative procedures for the treatment of benign and malignant diseases of the lungs and esophagus. These include invasive airway and esophageal surgery with endoscopic techniques such as photodynamic therapy, laser, endocautery, dilatation, and stenting with temporary and permanent stents. Video-assisted thoracic surgery, also known as VATS, is offered for lobectomy, segmentectomy, and wedge resection for lung nodules. VATS resection of mediastinal tumors including thymoma, pericardial tumors, and neurogenic tumors is performed at Downtown Hospital. VATS is also offered for treatment of pneumothorax, hyperhidrosis syndrome, bullous disease and emphysema. Our thoracic surgeons perform VATS esophagectomy with combined laparoscopy and thoracoscopy or laparoscopy and neck incision. Laparoscopic surgery for achalasia, GERD, hiatal hernia, Zenker diverticulum, all esophageal diverticula, and esophageal perforations is also performed at Downtown Hospital. The thoracic surgeons are:
Adam Saltman, M.D.
Christos Stavropoulos, M.D.
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Trauma and Critical Care
The Trauma Service at New York Downtown Hospital is covered at all times by attendings from the Department of Surgery. They are:
Howard Beaton, M.D.
Shaw-Fu Hwang, M.D.
Sam Kwauk, M.D
Herrick Wun, M.D.
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Urology
Please call the physician numbers below for appointments.
The urologists at Downtown Hospital offer state-of-the-art diagnosis and treatment for diseases of the kidneys, bladder, ureter, urethra and male reproductive organs. This includes management of medical problems such as urinary infections, and surgical problems such as the correction of congenital abnormalities and the surgical management of cancers. The urologists are:
Benjamin Peng, M.D., Director of Urology, (212) 226-2200
Yan Wolfson, M.D. (646) 588-2500
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Vascular Surgery
Please call (646) 898-4744 for appointments.
Our vascular surgeons are experienced in the latest techniques for treatment of arterial diseases throughout the body, outside of the heart. By using special catheters combined with fluoroscopic equipment, many minimally invasive procedures can be performed for abdominal aortic aneurysms, as well as for blocked arteries in the legs and those leading to the brain. Leg bypasses, carotid endarterectomy, dialysis access surgery and varicose vein surgery is also performed at Downtown Hospital. Often such procedures can be performed with a shorter hospital stay or on an ambulatory surgery basis.
The Vein Center uses a state-of-the-art laser device to seal varicose veins shut. This technique is proven to be the best way to eliminate varicose veins, ensuring that you look and feel better fast.
The laser vein treatment procedure utilizes the latest technology to achieve proven results without the discomfort and length of recovery experienced after surgery. The entire procedure takes less than one hour and is covered my most insurance plans. During laser vein treatment, a thin fiber is inserted into the main malfunctioning vein. Laser light causes the vein to close and seal shut. After treatment, the appearance of the abnormal vein is often instantly improved with minimal to no scarring.
The advantages of our new technology include:
-treatment in less than an hour
-fast relief of symptoms
-treatment performed in the physician’s office
-immediate return to normal activity
-no anesthesia or hospital stay
-no scars
Our vascular surgeons are:
Steven G. Friedman, M.D. Chairman, Department of Surgery
Herrick Wun, M.D.
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