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Ravikumar Brahmbhatt, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with offices in Edison and Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Brahmbhatt is a skilled surgeon who always puts the patient first. He spends the time necessary to listen to his patients’ needs and concerns to build trust and a better doctor-patient relationship, which ultimately leads to better care. At RR Surgical Associates, the motto is Community Service With Excellence.

Dr. Brahmbhatt has been awarded by the American Board of Wound Management with a new degree CWSP, certified wound care specialist.  It gives us our community and patients opportunity to get the latest service-related chronic nonhealing wound issues. Dr. Brahmbhatt specializes in general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. He performs surgeries that affect the abdominal region, including hernia repair and removal of hemorrhoids, as well as surgical procedures that affect the colon or stomach. Dr. Brahmbhatt also provides surgical management for patients with breast, colon, and thyroid cancer. 

Dr. Brahmbhatt was born in Gujarat, India, and received his medical degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India. He remained at Maharaja Sayajirao University to complete his residency in general surgery. Dr. Brahmbhatt then relocated to the United States and completed a second general surgery residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. To further enhance his surgical skill set, Dr. Brahmbhatt completed a surgical critical-care fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

Dr. Brahmbhatt is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Americas Hernia Society.

For expert surgical care from a compassionate surgeon who puts you first, call RR Surgical Associates or schedule a consultation online today.

Ravikumar Brahmbhatt, MD, FACS is a board-certified general surgeon with offices in Edison and Jersey City, New Jersey. Dr. Brahmbhatt is a skilled surgeon who always puts the patient first. He spends the time necessary to listen to his patients’ needs and concerns to build trust and a better doctor-patient relationship, which ultimately leads to better care. At RR Surgical Associates, the motto is Community Service With Excellence.

Dr. Brahmbhatt has been awarded by the American Board of Wound Management with a new degree CWSP, certified wound care specialist.  It gives us our community and patients opportunity to get the latest service-related chronic nonhealing wound issues. Dr. Brahmbhatt specializes in general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgery. He performs surgeries that affect the abdominal region, including hernia repair and removal of hemorrhoids, as well as surgical procedures that affect the colon or stomach. Dr. Brahmbhatt also provides surgical management for patients with breast, colon, and thyroid cancer. 

Dr. Brahmbhatt was born in Gujarat, India, and received his medical degree from Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda in Vadodara, India. He remained at Maharaja Sayajirao University to complete his residency in general surgery. Dr. Brahmbhatt then relocated to the United States and completed a second general surgery residency at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York. To further enhance his surgical skill set, Dr. Brahmbhatt completed a surgical critical-care fellowship at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey.

Dr. Brahmbhatt is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Americas Hernia Society.

For expert surgical care from a compassionate surgeon who puts you first, call RR Surgical Associates or schedule a consultation online today.

Patients all around the country seek the expertise of board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jonathan Zelken, MD. From his office in Newport Beach, California, Dr. Zelken stands out amongst his peers and colleagues for his expertise in facelift procedures and facial contouring. He is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery – the most selective and prestigious certifying organization. This certification makes Dr. Zelken uniquely qualified and committed to delivering natural and transformative results to his patients. It is no secret that Dr. Zelken is dedicated to helping patients achieve their aesthetic goals while maintaining their one-of-a-kind features. His exceptional qualifications, combined with his personalized approach, make him a trusted expert in the field.

Raised in New England, Dr. Zelken developed an early fascination with the enhancing abilities of the field. Driven by his desire to impact the lives of his patients positively, he embarked on a career in plastic surgery with a focus on delivering natural and rejuvenating outcomes. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the prestigious and competitive Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. He then pursued his degree in medicine at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. Graduating at the top of his class, he completed his plastic surgery training at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Hospital. Dr. Zelken also underwent specialized training during a microsurgery fellowship in Taiwan under the guidance of the world’s foremost microsurgeon. 

If that wasn’t enough, Dr. Zelken’s dedication to continual learning is proven time and time again. He has made significant contributions to the field through his research, authoring over 50 scientific articles and demonstrating a passion for teaching.

In his practice, Dr. Zelken offers a comprehensive range of reconstructive and aesthetic surgeries for the breasts, body, and face. His expertise extends to advanced techniques such as facial contouring and the utilization of innovative technologies. As a trainer for BodyTite, a state-of-the-art radiofrequency skin tightening device, he remains at the forefront of the latest advancements in minimally invasive and non-surgical rejuvenation treatments.

Dr. Zelken’s unwavering commitment to his patients is evident in his willingness to undertake the most challenging facial reconstruction cases. He is highly regarded in the Orange County community for his exceptional skills, meticulous approach, and ability to achieve remarkable results, even in complex situations.

Dr. Rastogi is a certified physician for the maintenance and detoxification treatment of opioid addiction in accordance with the Drug Addiction Treatment Act of 2000 by the SAMHSA/CSAT. He obtained his medical education from King George's Medical College and completed dual fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology from Boston Medical Center and University of Massachusetts Medical Center. He has authored many publications and book chapters. By establishing Light & Hope Addiction Treatment, Dr. Rastogi’s goal is to provide a comprehensive and compassionate approach without any judgement to managing opioid addiction and associated stigma using evidence-based FDA approved treatments to eliminate cravings and drug abusing behavior rather than mask it. At Light & Hope Addiction Treatment, Dr. Rastogi focuses upon patients’ concerns to formulate an individual treatment plan and provide unconditional 'Strength / Stability / Support' in transitioning back to their families.

About Dr. Fischer

Trevan Fischer, MD, FACS, specializes in complex general surgical oncology and is certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Fischer is an experienced surgeon who offers patients in Santa Monica, California, the latest surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries, to help in the battle against cancer. His thorough understanding of the nature of cancer allows him to perform complex surgeries that help him diagnose and treat a number of conditions including breast cancer, skin cancers, and soft tissue sarcomas.

Outside of his private practice, Dr. Fischer continually strives to stay on top of the latest techniques in treating cancer and he’s involved with innovative clinical trials at the Saint John's Cancer Institute (formerly John Wayne Cancer Institute) in Santa Monica. He also serves as an assistant program director of the Donald L. Morton, MD Complex General Surgical Oncology Fellowship program at the Institute.

Dr. Fischer began his medical career at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, where he earned his medical degree in 2008. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Florida in Gainesville in 2015, serving as chief resident from 2014-2015. In 2015, Dr. Fischer became a fellow at the John Wayne Cancer Institute where he completed two years of specialized surgical oncology training. 

To continue his education, Dr. Fischer is a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Medical Association.

Over the course of his career, Dr. Fischer’s involvement in research and clinical trials has led to numerous articles, papers, and presentations in peer-reviewed publications and at national conferences.

Dr. Fischer is constantly exploring new ways to gain the upper hand on cancer through state-of-the-art surgical techniques and brings this experience to the Southern California area. He also accepts patients across all of Southern California, including Bakersfield, San Luis Obispo and Palm Springs. 

Dr. Fischer now has expanded his practice to Orange County and sees patients at both Providence St. Joseph and St. Jude. 

Dr. George T. Pisimisis, with his extensive 20-year tenure in vascular and endovascular surgery, recently held the position of Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The University of Texas.

Dr. Pisimisis began his illustrious medical career upon graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He further honed his skills through diverse fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

His academic and leadership endeavors are noteworthy. Dr. Pisimisis served as the Medical Director of the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and led the Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, he held a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology at The University of Texas. His committee roles have included participation in Acute Critical Care at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pelvic Sarcoma Center of Excellence.

Dr. Pisimisis’ professional accomplishments have been widely recognized. The University of Nebraska lauded him as an Outstanding Surgery Resident, and he was acknowledged as one of the Top 1% physician performers in 2018 by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic brilliance was evident during his studies in Athens, where he was honored for ranking in the top 5% of his class. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic presented him with the Clinical Research Excellence Award in Vascular Surgery.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Pisimisis has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous book chapters. His dedication to education is demonstrated by his mentorship of more than 90 residents and fellows, significantly contributing to their professional growth and the broader medical community.

Dr. George T. Pisimisis, with his extensive 20-year tenure in vascular and endovascular surgery, recently held the position of Associate Professor of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at The University of Texas.

Dr. Pisimisis began his illustrious medical career upon graduating from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece. He further honed his skills through diverse fellowships at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, and the University of Illinois at Chicago, IL. He completed his general surgery residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) and pursued a vascular surgery fellowship at the Mayo Clinic.

His academic and leadership endeavors are noteworthy. Dr. Pisimisis served as the Medical Director of the Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Repair Program at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center and led the Vascular Ultrasound Lab at Baylor College of Medicine. Additionally, he held a joint appointment as an Associate Professor in Interventional Radiology at The University of Texas. His committee roles have included participation in Acute Critical Care at the UT MD Anderson Cancer Center and the Pelvic Sarcoma Center of Excellence.

Dr. Pisimisis’ professional accomplishments have been widely recognized. The University of Nebraska lauded him as an Outstanding Surgery Resident, and he was acknowledged as one of the Top 1% physician performers in 2018 by UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. His academic brilliance was evident during his studies in Athens, where he was honored for ranking in the top 5% of his class. Moreover, the Mayo Clinic presented him with the Clinical Research Excellence Award in Vascular Surgery.

An accomplished scholar, Dr. Pisimisis has authored over 40 peer-reviewed research articles and numerous book chapters. His dedication to education is demonstrated by his mentorship of more than 90 residents and fellows, significantly contributing to their professional growth and the broader medical community.

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DiGeronimo MD Advanced Plastic Surgery

For an expert plastic surgeon who combines skill, precision, and artistry, trust Ernest M. DiGeronimo, MD, of DiGeronimo MD Advanced Plastic Surgery in Doral. One of the best plastic surgeons in Doral, FL, Dr. DiGeronimo offers more than 30 years of experience, having performed thousands of cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries. He’s passionate about his work and has perfected his surgical techniques with the vision and commitment of a master craftsman. Dr. DiGeronimo takes time with each of his patients to completely understand their aesthetic goals. Each consultation is private and confidential and includes information about the entire procedure, explaining preoperative preparation in detail as well as providing all the information about recovery and follow-up. He is well-known for his artistic eye that helps patients look their natural best. Dr. DiGeronimo was trained in the art of plastic surgery by the world-renowned surgeon Dr. Ralph Millard, one of the founding fathers of modern plastic surgery. To take advantage of Dr. DiGeronimo’s excellent skills, call the office or use this website to make an appointment.

Dr. Patel is double Board Certified in both Plastic Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Patel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) which is a highly esteemed organization dedicated to raise the standards of surgical practice and to improve the quality of care for the surgical patient.

Dr. Patel is affiliated with fully accredited hospitals in New York City in both Queens and Manhattan, including New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Mount Sinai Hospital Queens, and New York Presbyterian Queens. She has expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. The patient’s needs and well-being are her primary motivation. Patients have described her as warm, compassionate, and caring.

Dr. Patel trained at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in breast and microvascular reconstructive surgery. She obtained exceptional training under the leadership of world renowned micro surgeons at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Throughout her career, Dr. Patel has presented at major national and international meetings. She has many publications including medical chapters and abstracts.

Dr. Patel’s undergraduate training took place at the highly prestigious, competitive accelerated BS/MD Program – Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education in New York City. She obtained her medical degree from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine. She is fully trained and board certified in General Surgery from The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.

As a female plastic surgeon, Dr. Patel strives to provide patients with a warm, comfortable atmosphere. She is committed to providing highly personalized attention to all her patients. She is keenly attuned to the aesthetic concerns of her patients and specializes in aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, breast, and body. Dr. Patel’s goal is to help you look beautiful at every age and achieve the best natural result. This requires a gifted eye for what is beautiful, a vivid imagination, and experience. Dr. Patel is completely focused on the patient and emphasizes education, patient safety, comfort, confidentiality, wellness, and most importantly your goals.

Dr. Patel is the Director of Microsurgery and an Attending Physician in the Division of Plastic Surgery at Maimonides Medical Center.

Dr. Patel is the New York and New Jersey affiliate of Breast Oasis. Breast Oasis is a charitable organization dedicated to helping women and making a drastic difference in their lives. Breast Oasis collects gently used bras and distributes them to women in shelters throughout NYC.

American Society of Plastic Surgeons 

Maintenance of Certification

Fellow, American College of Surgeons

Click here to review Dr. Patel's whole list of publications. 

Sushilkumar Samant, MD, FACS, FICS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in vascular surgery at the Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center. With locations in Midland Beach of Staten Island and Borough Park of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Samant brings a wealth of knowledge and more than 40 years of experience to patients who are dealing with varicose veins and other vein disorders. He specializes in vein surgeries — including laser treatments — and diagnosis of vein pathology to provide patients with the most accurate diagnosis and treatment possible.

Dr. Samant earned his medical doctorate from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai, India. He then completed his residency at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai before relocating to the United States. Next, Dr. Samant studied under Denton Cooley, MD, at the world-famous Texas Heart Institute in Houston, where he was trained in cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Samant is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons, and he’s board-certified in both general and vascular surgery. He has been voted one of the top surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America on multiple occasions.

Dr. Samant dedicates himself to personalized medical care and expert attention to detail when handling any type of vein or laser procedure so patients have the best outcomes possible.

Dr. Samant is accepting new patients. To book a consultation, schedule online or call the Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center now.

Sushilkumar Samant, MD, FACS, FICS, is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in vascular surgery at the Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center. With locations in Midland Beach of Staten Island and Borough Park of Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Samant brings a wealth of knowledge and more than 40 years of experience to patients who are dealing with varicose veins and other vein disorders. He specializes in vein surgeries — including laser treatments — and diagnosis of vein pathology to provide patients with the most accurate diagnosis and treatment possible.

Dr. Samant earned his medical doctorate from Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai, India. He then completed his residency at King Edward Memorial Hospital in Mumbai before relocating to the United States. Next, Dr. Samant studied under Denton Cooley, MD, at the world-famous Texas Heart Institute in Houston, where he was trained in cardiovascular surgery.

Dr. Samant is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International College of Surgeons, and he’s board-certified in both general and vascular surgery. He has been voted one of the top surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America on multiple occasions.

Dr. Samant dedicates himself to personalized medical care and expert attention to detail when handling any type of vein or laser procedure so patients have the best outcomes possible.

Dr. Samant is accepting new patients. To book a consultation, schedule online or call the Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center now.

Dennis Streeter, DO, FAAOS is a triple-board-certified surgeon who specializes in general surgery and anti-aging medicine. His family-oriented surgical practice in Merrillville, Indiana, has served the residents of the greater northwestern Indiana region for more than 40 years.

Dr. Streeter received his medical degree from the Chicago School of Osteopathic Medicine in 1971. He completed his internship and residency training at Chicago Osteopathic Hospital before undertaking a fellowship in urological surgery at the University of Chicago Hospital and Clinics. Subsequent fellowships in vascular, thoracic, and cardiovascular surgery followed.

Dr. Streeter has a wide breadth of medical experience; he’s been a trauma surgeon, head of surgery boards at local hospitals, and the president of national osteopathic medicine boards. Presently, he’s a liaison to the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

As an osteopathic surgeon, Dr. Streeter has always believed in taking a natural approach to health care. In recent years, he furthered his education in natural medicine and became a certified provider of BioTE® bioidentical hormone replacement pellet therapy. In 2008, he was certified as a Fellow through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine.  

Patients know Dr. Streeter for his upbeat demeanor and caring bedside manner, and his personable, close-knit team take pride in delivering comfort beyond expectations. He’s affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center of Hobart, Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, and Broadwest Specialty Surgery Center in Merrillville.

As someone who has always had a heart for serving others, Dr. Streeter has been active as a local college physician since 1972. He has eight children and 20 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with family and friends at his home on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Dr. Faith A. Menken is a surgeon serving patients in the Upper East Side neighborhood of New York. She provides surgical treatment for a variety of different conditions in her practice, including:

• Hernias
• Breast cancer
• Lipomas
• Pilonidal cysts

She also offers wound care, excision of skin lesions, and lymph node biopsy or excision.

Dr. Menken received her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College of Cornell University. After graduating from medical school, she completed an internship at Mount Sinai School of Medicine. She completed her residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Campus. She is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and she has been practicing medicine for more than 20 years.

Dr. Menken accepts many different types of insurance for the convenience of her patients. Patients who are interested in making an appointment with Dr. Menken should contact her office. 

Babak (Bobby) Eghbalieh, MD, serves patients at the premier aesthetics and wellness practice, BSN Regenerative Institute, located in Sherman Oaks, California. 

Dr. Eghbalieh finished his undergraduate degree at University Of California, Irvine, and completed his medical degree at the Sackler School Of Medicine through Tel Aviv University in Tel Aviv, Israel. He returned to the United States to complete his internship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and then his residency in general surgery at Fresno Medical Center in Fresno, California, through University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Dr. Eghbalieh furthered his medical training in pancreatic and hepatobiliary surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. 

Having spent the last decade as academic faculty at UCSM’s department of surgery, Dr. Eghbalieh is now an associate clinical professor of surgery at the university. During his tenure at UCSF, he has served in many roles including Vice-Chair of Surgery, Director of Robotic Surgery, Co-Director of the HPB & GI Oncology, Cancer Liaison Physician (CLP) to the Commission of Cancer, Chair of the Cancer Committee, and the Chairman of the Executive Committee at the Community Medical Centers (CMC) in Fresno, California.

Currently, Dr. Eghbalieh is the Director of Hepatobiliary Pancreatic Surgery and the Director of Robotic Surgery at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center (PHCMC) in Mission Hills, California. He also serves as the Chair of the Cancer Committee and Cancer Liaison Physician for the cancer program at PHCMC. Throughout his years of experience, he’s developed an amazing passion for taking care of patients with cancer, providing state-of-the-art treatments and a personalized, multidisciplinary plan of care. 

He’s been recognized with a number of awards, including the American Cancer Society 2012 Physician Innovation Award for his work with pancreatic cancer patients; the Leukemia Lymphoma Society’s 2015 Man of the Year for Central California, and the Outstanding Leadership Award in 2017 for his role in the CMC Cancer Committee. His passion for treating pancreatic cancer patients also led him to serve as the Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Executive Leadership Committee for Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PANCAN). Dr. Eghbalieh currently oversees and runs the only pancreatic cancer patient support group in the San Fernando Valley and one of three in all of Los Angeles. 

Dr. Eghbalieh has been very active in teaching the next generation of surgeons. He also has contributed to multiple research publications, abstracts, presentations at national meetings, and book chapters. To better serve those in his community, Dr. Eghbalieh is fluent in Persian, Spanish, Arabic, and English.