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Anish Nihalani, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a top-rated surgeon, skilled in both minimally-invasive laparoscopic and “traditional” approaches to surgery. At his practice in Edison, NJ, Dr. Nihalani specializes in state-of-the-art weight-loss surgery, including:

• gastric balloon procedure
• gastric sleeve surgery (or sleeve gastrectomy)
• Lap-Band surgery
• gastric bypass surgery

as well as general and laparoscopic surgery for an array of issues including:

• hernia repair
• gallstones
• lipoma
• pilonidal cysts

In addition, Dr. Nihalani has significant expertise in breast cancer biopsy procedures and lymph node dissection, as well as mastectomy procedures.

A board-certified surgeon, Dr. Nihalani completed his medical degree at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, followed by a residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center North in Bronx, NY, and a fellowship in bariatric surgery at University Medical Center of Princeton.

Dr. Nihalani has been involved extensively in medical research and has been widely published in several medical journals. Committed to providing his patients with the most innovative treatment options available, Dr. Nihalani maintains active memberships in medical associations, including:

• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS)

Sotirios Papafragkou, MD, FACS, is a triple board-certified surgeon at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island in Roslyn Heights, New York. Dr. Papafragkou is board-certified in plastic surgery, hand and microvascular surgery, and general surgery. He is an active member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), and The Aesthetic Society (ASAPS).

Dr. Papafragkou is proud to serve the communities in Long Island and New York City. In addition to his plastic surgery training, Dr. Papafragkou completed three additional fellowships. In Belgium, he was trained under the world-renowned Dr. Blondeel, specifically for breast reconstruction and microvascular surgery. Moreover, he completed an additional aesthetics fellowship under the world expert in eyelid surgery, Dr. Mark Codner, in Atlanta, GA. 

Dr. Papafragkou also completed a fellowship in hand and microvascular surgery at the University of Medicine and Dentistry in New Jersey, now part of Rutgers University. He specializes in breast reductions with a short scar technique, blepharoplasties, endoscopic brow lifts, breast reconstruction, augmentation, and lift, body contouring, and hand surgery.

After graduating from medical school, Dr. Papafragkou completed a general surgery residency at Nassau University Medical Center on Long Island. He completed his formal plastic and reconstructive training at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta. He also completed a hand and microvascular fellowship and cosmetic and oculoplastic fellowship. Dr. Papafragkou rounded out his training by completing a breast reconstruction fellowship in Belgium.

Dr. Papafragkou is passionate about teaching and medical research. He participated in studies at Columbia University as well as at Mount Sinai West, formerly St. Luke’s-Roosevelt in New York City. He has received the 2006-2007 award for outstanding resident research. Dr. Papafragkou has published several studies in prestigious medical journals, including the Journal of Hand Surgery.

At this orthopedic hand and microvascular fellowship, Dr. Papafragkou treated complex hand and upper extremity trauma, including nerve injuries. He also treats hand conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, dupuytren’s contracture, trigger fingers, and cubital tunnel. At his aesthetic and oculoplastic fellowship, he focused on cosmetic eyelid surgery, aesthetic breast surgery, facelifts, and endoscopic brow lifts. At his Breast Reconstruction fellowship, Dr. Papafragkou was exposed to post-mastectomy breast reconstruction and microvascular surgery.

Dr. Papafragkou is fluent in his native Greek language.

Susie Rhee, MD, is a board-certified female plastic surgeon at Plastic Surgery Associates of Long Island in Roslyn Heights, New York. Dr. Rhee is based in Nassau County, New York, but serves all of Long Island. She is a dedicated patient advocate whose priorities include patient safety, satisfaction, and excellence in clinical care.

Dr. Rhee completed her plastic surgery residency at the Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, Georgia, followed by a prestigious aesthetic surgery fellowship with the world-renowned Dr. James C. Grotting in Birmingham, Alabama. She was previously in private practice in Florida, specializing exclusively in cosmetic surgery, but afterward spent time at one of most premier cosmetic surgery clinics in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea. This international education allowed her to learn the latest advancements and techniques in Asian patients, including Asian blepharoplasty and Asian rhinoplasty. She is also fully trained in general surgery.

Dr. Rhee was instilled with the values of compassion and uncompromising patient care at an early age when her own father was lost to a battle with leukemia. Her formal training in classical violin cultivated meticulous hand-eye coordination, discipline, and excellent technical skills. Her background in fine arts has enabled her to appreciate the anatomy better and foster an artistic eye.

Dr. Rhee specializes in breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reductions, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), mommy makeover, liposuction, labiaplasty, and facial cosmetic procedures. These procedures include face and neck lifts, eyelid lifts, brow lifts, nose surgery (rhinoplasty), and chemical peels for skin resurfacing and rejuvenation. She is experienced in most cosmetic surgical procedures and brings new techniques in Asian blepharoplasty (double eyelid procedure), cosmetic breast surgery, oculoplastics, and rhinoplasty.

Dr. Rhee is an active member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Aesthetic Society (American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), and the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation.

Dr. Rhee has hospital privileges at NYU Winthrop, NYU Langone, Lenox Hill Hospital/MEETH, Good Samaritan Hospital, Glen Cove Hospital, Huntington Hospital, and Peconic Bay Medical Center.

Dr. Rhee has a distinguished history of awards for high performance. She was honored with the Kenna S. Given, MD, Plastic Surgery Clinical Award at the Medical College of Georgia during her year as administrative Chief Resident in recognition of her clinical aptitude. This award is the most exemplary demonstration of her dedication to patient care, safety, and surgical performance. She has also presented many papers and presentations at both regional and national meetings.

In addition to her skill as a plastic surgeon, Dr. Rhee is also an artist with considerable talents in both medical illustration and music. Prior to medical school, she received a scholarship to the Royal College of Music in London, England, for classical violin performance. Her medical illustrations have been used by other surgeons when explaining new procedures. She has also participated in medical mission trips to Colombia and Bangladesh.

Sumit De, MD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncology physician at Vantage Health and Wellness, who provides patient-centric care for adult men living in and around New York City, New York.

Dr. De has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a variety of urologic conditions. He uses the latest treatment advancements and completed fellowship training in robotic surgery at Henry Ford Health System—Vattikuti Urology Institute in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. De completed his bachelor’s degree at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and later earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He pursued his internship and fellowship training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

For his urologic oncology fellowship, Dr. De attended the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami, Florida. He later served as a resident in urology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. De was actively involved in research in urology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and anesthesiology during his medical training. He has also co-authored numerous presentations and publications on subjects like endoscopic procedures and robotic surgery.

Dr. De is fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali, so he easily communicates with people from all walks of life. He has a passion for helping men improve their overall health and wellness through lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits and emphasizes the importance of preventive screenings for men.

David T. Jacobs, MD, DABR, DABVLM, has devoted his medical career to treating venous disease. Based in Rockville Centre, New York, this fellowship-trained, board-certified vein and vascular specialist personally handles all cases at his practice South Shore Vein and Aesthetic Medicine – the only dedicated vein practice on the south shore of Nassau County. 

Dr. David T. Jacobs holds dual board certifications in radiology and phlebology (vein medicine), a certification held by fewer than 900 physicians in the United States.

A born-and-raised New Yorker, Dr. David T. Jacobs attended medical school at the New York University School of Medicine.

Before opening his own practice, Dr. Jacobs completed a residency and fellowship in diagnostic and interventional radiology at SUNY Downstate/Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn. He acted as Chief Resident in Interventional Radiology, and completed an additional fellowship specifically focused on vascular malformations at the Medical College of Wisconsin, training with world experts in the field.

Dr. David T. Jacobs has been published in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and is the author of a chapter on vascular malformations in a newly published textbook – Interventional Radiology: Fundamentals of Clinical Practice. He is a member of the American Vein and Lymphatic Society (formerly the American Board of Venous and Lymphatic Medicine), the American College of Radiology, the American Board of Radiology, the American Medical Association, and Radiological Society of North America.

Dr. Mina Baskhron is a double board-certified foot and ankle podiatric surgeon. Dr Baskhron is a leader in private practice in New York since 2014. He has performed over five thousand podiatric surgical procedures including some of the most complicated congenital and acquired foot and ankle deformities. Dr. Baskhron is one of the few foot and ankle podiatric surgeons who completed a 4-year residency training focusing only on foot & ankle pathologies. Although Dr Baskhron's focus is on diabetic foot complications, limb salvage & reconstruction, he also treats various foot & ankle disorders, sports injuries, arthritis, flatfeet, bunion and hammer toes. Dr Baskhron completed his pre-medical education at Rutgers University, then he received his medical degree from NY college of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed 4-year Foot & Ankle surigcal residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Richmond University Medical Center, and Northwell Plainview Hospital. Dr. Baskhron sees patients at St, Mary Foot & Ankle Center AND Forward foot and Ankle Associates at various lovations. He operates at Northwell Staten Island Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, and various surgery centers in NY and NJ. In his free time, he likes to play and coach soccer as well as spending family time with his lovely wife and 3 children

Innjea Park, DPM, MBS, is a podiatrist specializing in foot and ankle care, including diabetes-related issues, wound care, sports medicine, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Park is trilingual in English, Korean and Japanese. He believes that all patients should be treated with respect, honesty, and professionalism.

Dr. Park attended New York University and obtained his bachelor’s degree in economics and pre-med, with a minor in East Asian studies, concentrating on Japanese language. He then received a master’s in biomedical science at the Graduate School of Biomedical Studies at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He earned his doctor of podiatric medicine degree at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine, where he also co-founded and led the school’s Asian American Podiatric Student Association.

Upon graduation, Dr. Park continued to hone his skills during a three-year surgical residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he served as chief resident during his third year. During this residency, he obtained experience in areas including emergency medicine, foot trauma, pediatric podiatry, vascular surgery, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, and infectious diseases.

Dr. Park is a member of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, the American Board of Podiatric Medicine, and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association. He also has been published in professional medical journals.  

Taking good care of your feet is key to a long, healthy life with independence, according to Dr. Park. He, therefore, strives to give his patients personalized care so they can achieve optimal foot health. In his free time, Dr. Park enjoys spending time with his young son, exploring different cuisines with his family, playing basketball, and watching movies.

As a doctor of osteopathic medicine, Chris Wolf, DO of Bluetail Medical Group in Chesterfield, Missouri believes in formulating a comprehensive plan to guide patients through rehabilitation and back to optimum health.

Dr. Wolf specializes in sports medicine and orthopedics, caring for individuals with musculoskeletal injuries, including back pain, pelvic pain, and pregnancy-related conditions. He practices regenerative medicine procedures, including ultrasound-guided injections.  

Dr. Wolf earned his medical degree from the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He went on to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia, where he completed his residency in physical medicine & rehabilitation (PM&R) with a subspecialty in brain injury medicine. He is board certified in both disciplines. Besides his medical degrees and certifications, Dr. Wolf also completed a teaching fellowship in osteopathic manipulative medicine.

Before joining Bluetail Medical Group, Dr. Wolf was an associate professor at the University of Missouri, where he also directed the Brain Injury and Concussion program. He frequently speaks and teaches at continuing medical education programs across the country.

As part of his comprehensive treatment plans, Dr. Wolf is highly skilled in the osteopathic manipulative treatment and uses this hands-on therapy to help patients of all ages get relief from painful symptoms. When he’s not at the office, Dr. Wolf enjoys coaching and participating in Crossfit, watching local sports, reading, and spending time with his family.

Sumit De, MD, is a fellowship-trained urologic oncology physician at Vantage Health and Wellness, who provides patient-centric care for adult men living in and around New York City, New York.

Dr. De has extensive experience diagnosing and treating a variety of urologic conditions. He uses the latest treatment advancements and completed fellowship training in robotic surgery at Henry Ford Health System—Vattikuti Urology Institute in Detroit, Michigan.

Dr. De completed his bachelor’s degree at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, and later earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He pursued his internship and fellowship training in general surgery at Hahnemann University Hospital at Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

For his urologic oncology fellowship, Dr. De attended the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center in Miami, Florida. He later served as a resident in urology at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia.

Dr. De was actively involved in research in urology, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and anesthesiology during his medical training. He has also co-authored numerous presentations and publications on subjects like endoscopic procedures and robotic surgery.

Dr. De is fluent in English, Spanish, and Bengali, so he easily communicates with people from all walks of life. He has a passion for helping men improve their overall health and wellness through lifestyle changes and healthy eating habits and emphasizes the importance of preventive screenings for men.

THERE IS ONLY ONE MATTHEW J. LYNCH, MD

Combining artistic vision and medical science with a single-minded dedication to excellence in aesthetic, functional, and reconstructive breast surgery.

Serving patients in East Windsor, New Jersey, board-certified surgeon Matthew J. Lynch, MD, specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery and is the founder of Matthew J. Lynch MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. With an individualized approach to care, Dr. Lynch and his team make sure to spend ample time with patients, ensuring they feel well-informed, well-prepared, and deeply cared for before and after their procedure.

Dr. Lynch received his undergraduate degree and graduated summa cum laude from Monmouth University, in West Long Branch, New Jersey. He went on to obtain his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. 

Continuing his training, Dr. Lynch completed a combined general surgery and plastic surgery residency, with an emphasis on aesthetic and restorative breast procedures, at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He also completed a fellowship in advanced microsurgery and reconstructive oncological surgery at the world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he demonstrated expertise in the latest technologies in breast reconstruction including Free Transverse Rectus Abdominis Myocutaneous (TRAM) Flap reconstruction. 
With more than 20 years of experience, Dr. Lynch is widely recognized as one of New Jersey's top breast surgeons for cosmetic, reconstructive, augmentation and reduction procedures. His expertise and training offers patients a proven advantage in cosmetic results. Dr. Lynch and his team offer a variety of services at their state-of-the-art practice, including breast reconstruction, breast augmentation, breast lift, breast reduction, and more. As an experienced physician in reconstructive oncological surgery, Dr. Lynch can also help patients in need of breast reconstruction when they choose to reduce their risks of breast cancer through prophylactic mastectomy.

In addition to patient education, Dr. Lynch and his team emphasize patients’ pre- and post-surgical experiences and outcomes. They offer patients the best advantage in care planning, implementation, and surgical expertise while ensuring individual patient needs and desires are at the core of decision-making.

Dr. Lynch is an active medical staff member in excellent standing at the University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Hamilton, Capital Health Systems Hospitals, and the Reliant Surgical Center. 
To make an appointment with Dr. Lynch, call Matthew J. Lynch MD Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery today, or book your appointment online.