Surgeon
3003 New Hyde Park Road
Suite 309
New Hyde Park, NY
Top reviews
I met with dr. sher and I am extremely happy with my surgery in spite of it hard to sit (dr was right) - he has a great demeanor .
All the staff was very organized, competent, and very personable. Dr. Sardinha was very thorough and pleasant when I met her. I would highly recommend this office.
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Dr. Tereza Sardinha, MD?
T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.
Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.
With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.
She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.
She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.
Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas.
Anal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Fistula
Anal Warts
Appendicitis
Colon Cancer
Colonoscopy
Crohn’s Disease
Diverticulitis
Fecal Incontinence
Gallbladder
Gastric Tumors
Hemorrhoids
Hernias
Hiatal Hernia
Itchy Anus
Laparoscopic Hernia
Lipoma
Pilonidal Cyst
Polyps
Rectal Bleeding
Rectal Cancer
Robotic Surgery
Skin Infections
Locations (2)
Progressive Surgical Care
3003 New Hyde Park Road
Suite 309
New Hyde Park, NY, 11042
Progressive Surgical Care
156-36 Cross Bay Blvd
Suite 36C
Howard Beach, NY, 11414
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NPI Number
1548309610
Provider's Gender
Female
Reviews
I met with dr. sher and I am extremely happy with my surgery in spite of it hard to sit (dr was right) - he has a great demeanor .
All the staff was very organized, competent, and very personable. Dr. Sardinha was very thorough and pleasant when I met her. I would highly recommend this office.
Friendly, accommodating, knowledgeable and efficient staff. Dr. Sardinha was pleasant and thorough.