The Department of Surgery at Episcopal Health Services (EHS) is dedicated to achieving exceptional clinical outcomes through advanced surgical techniques, clinical excellence and person-centered care.
Under the leadership of Sheldon Genack, MD, FACS, Chair of the Department of Surgery, EHS’s board-certified surgeons and specialists are recognized experts across a wide range of disciplines. Many are fellows of The American College of Surgeons who are committed to the upholding the highest standards of surgical care.
By combining extensive surgical expertise with state-of-the-art technology, the team delivers precise diagnoses and advanced treatment options, including minimally invasive procedures designed to shorten recovery times and optimize patient outcomes.
Personalized Surgical Care
The multidisciplinary Surgery team at EHS brings extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of conditions requiring surgical intervention. Each patient receives a comprehensive evaluation that includes a thorough review of their medical history, a detailed physical examination, and appropriate diagnostic testing or imaging to confirm an accuratediagnosis.
Based on this assessment, the surgical team develops individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s medical needs, health goals and lifestyle. This collaborative approach ensures that patients remain well-informed and supported throughout every step of their care, with the goal of restoring health and enabling a safe, confident return to daily activities.
Surgical Services
EHS’ Department of Surgery offers a comprehensive range of surgical services, including:
- Breast Surgery, supported by an active breast clinic and including stereotactic and sentinel node capability
- Colon Cancer Screenings and Colon and Rectal Surgery
- General surgery, including procedures involving the gallbladder, hernias and skin and soft tissue tumors
- Hand Surgery, which provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary and personalized care to our patients. Our team consists of plastic surgeons, hand therapists, massage therapists, physiatrists and social workers
- Head and Neck Surgery
- Orthopedic Surgery, including minimally invasive joint replacement
- Otolaryngology/Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT)
- Reconstructive Breast Surgery, which provides state-of-the-art, multidisciplinary care for women of all ages. Our team combines Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Gynecology, Endocrinology, Family Medicine and Social Work to provide personalized, comprehensive care.
- Thoracic Surgery, which treats conditions in the chest and includes the less invasive video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS)
- Vascular Surgery, which provides non-invasive testing to pinpoint areas of vascular blockage and disease
- Wound Care, including Hyperbaric Therapy in which a patient breathes in pure oxygen in a pressurized room. Hyperbaric therapy is a useful approach to treating serious infections and wounds that aren’t healing well.
Contact Us
If you or a loved one require surgical treatment or would like more information about surgical services at EHS, please call 718-869-7256. Click here to find a surgeon at Episcopal Health Services.