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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.

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.

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. 

Steven Schulberg, DO, is a board-certified surgeon who is part of the team at Progressive Surgical Care which has New York offices in Forest Hills, New Hyde Park, Long Island, and Howard Beach, Queens. He specializes in minimally invasive general and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Schulberg was born and raised in New York. He attended Binghamton University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He then attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2016.

He went on to complete his general surgery residency at NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn, where he graduated as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Schulberg completed a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Houston, McGovern Medical School, one of the highest volume robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. While in Houston, he received advanced training and additional certification in minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques.

Dr. Schulberg is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented at both national and international surgical conferences. He is a member of SAGES, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Schulberg’s practice focuses on using minimally invasive techniques, such as the DaVinci Robot and laparoscopy, to care for patients and improve postoperative outcomes. He greatly values the personal relationships he develops with patients during their care.

In his free time, Dr. Schulberg enjoys cooking, traveling, and rooting for the Mets. He especially loves spending time with his wife, Miriam, and son, Max.

Steven Schulberg, DO, is a board-certified surgeon who is part of the team at Progressive Surgical Care which has New York offices in Forest Hills, New Hyde Park, Long Island, and Howard Beach, Queens. He specializes in minimally invasive general and colorectal surgery.

Dr. Schulberg was born and raised in New York. He attended Binghamton University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He then attended New York College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he earned his medical degree in 2016.

He went on to complete his general surgery residency at NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn, where he graduated as chief resident. Following residency, Dr. Schulberg completed a fellowship in minimally invasive colon and rectal surgery at the University of Texas Houston, McGovern Medical School, one of the highest volume robotic colorectal surgery programs in the nation. While in Houston, he received advanced training and additional certification in minimally invasive robotic surgical techniques.

Dr. Schulberg is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. He has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and has presented at both national and international surgical conferences. He is a member of SAGES, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Society of Colorectal Surgeons. Dr. Schulberg’s practice focuses on using minimally invasive techniques, such as the DaVinci Robot and laparoscopy, to care for patients and improve postoperative outcomes. He greatly values the personal relationships he develops with patients during their care.

In his free time, Dr. Schulberg enjoys cooking, traveling, and rooting for the Mets. He especially loves spending time with his wife, Miriam, and son, Max.

Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.

He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.

Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.

He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”

Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.

He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.

He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.

Marc E. Sher, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified general surgeon and colorectal surgeon on a team of providers at Progressive Surgical Care in Manhasset Hills, in New Hyde Park, in the Lindenwood area and Howard Beach, New York. Dr. Sher’s passion is surgery and particularly, colon and rectal surgery.

He served as president of the most prestigious surgical society in the country, “The New York Surgical Society” as well as the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons.  His group offers specialized care in the treatment of general and colorectal surgical issues in Nassau and Queens county.

Dr. Sher is a New York City native who was born in Brooklyn and raised in Oceanside. He left New York to complete his undergraduate education at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and returned to earn his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1990.

He completed an internship and his chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens in 1995 and finished his training with a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the supervision of Dr. Steven Wexner at the Fort Lauderdale, Florida, campus of the prestigious Cleveland Clinic.

Dr. Sher is highly respected both nationally and internationally, with certifications by both the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He is an experienced laparoscopic surgeon performing in the top percentile of New York State. He’s also an active researcher in his field, authoring numerous articles, book chapters in respected publications such as “Annals of Surgery” and “Diseases of the Colon and Rectum.”

Dr. Sher is the leader and originator of the ever expanding practice, Progressive Surgical Care, which he solely formed in 1999. He is the acting surgical director of the Quad A New York State approved facility in New Hyde Park, New York.

He continues to train and mentor surgeons across the globe and is one of the pioneers of laparoscopic colon surgery. He performs more laparoscopic procedures on gallbladders and colons than most surgeons in New York State.

He is most proud of his relationship with his patients, always treating them like family and there is nothing more precious to him than his wife Cristina and son Lucas.

Jane Yang, MD, is a skilled colon and rectal surgeon at Progressive Surgical Care in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. She has a decade of experience and is highly trained in her field.

Dr. Yang is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. Dr. Yang then obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, and completed a residency in surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale, New York. She also completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. 

Dr. Yang maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education. She has published colorectal surgery research in medical journals and stays current with the latest advances in surgical technologies and procedures. 

In her free time, Dr. Yang loves spending time with her family and friends. She speaks Mandarin, Korean, and English and enjoys caring for patients of all ages at Progressive Surgical Care. Dr. Yang looks forward to welcoming them to the practice.

Jane Yang, MD, is a skilled colon and rectal surgeon at Progressive Surgical Care in the Flushing neighborhood of Queens, New York. She has a decade of experience and is highly trained in her field.

Dr. Yang is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery. She completed her undergraduate studies at Cornell University. Dr. Yang then obtained her medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, New York, and completed a residency in surgery at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Uniondale, New York. She also completed a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida. 

Dr. Yang maintains her advanced medical credentials with continuing education. She has published colorectal surgery research in medical journals and stays current with the latest advances in surgical technologies and procedures. 

In her free time, Dr. Yang loves spending time with her family and friends. She speaks Mandarin, Korean, and English and enjoys caring for patients of all ages at Progressive Surgical Care. Dr. Yang looks forward to welcoming them to the practice.

Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, Florida, offers expert, compassionate care for a variety of adult colon and rectal conditions. Led by renowned surgeon Avraham Belizon, MD, FACS, FASCRS, the team provides comprehensive services on-site for treating conditions like colorectal cancer, rectal prolapse, and hiatal hernias.

Dr. Belizon is highly skilled in using minimally invasive surgical techniques to repair damage in the digestive tract. He uses the advanced, intuitive da Vinci® robotic surgical system to complete each surgery with the highest level of precision. The team at Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County provides postsurgical follow-up care to help patients heal quickly and without complications.

In addition to minimally invasive and robotic surgery, Dr. Belizon provides surgical care for colon cancer and rectal cancer, fecal incontinence, diverticulitis, and gallbladder conditions. He customizes treatment plans based on individual needs and focuses on reducing risk factors for further complications.

Patients who need help managing a chronic colon or rectal condition can rely on the expertise of Dr. Belizon. Request a consultation online or call Boca Care Surgical Associates of Palm Beach County today.

Robert Lewis, MD, FACS, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Lewis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. After spending time working at the Boston City Hospital, he then pursued his doctorate in medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  While there he completed an additional post-graduate fellowship in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. He continued training at the University of Pennsylvania, completing a residency in general surgery, as well as translational research at the Harrison Department of Surgical Research. After that, he underwent a year of subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota before happily joining this practice in 2014.

Dr. Lewis is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the program director of the fellowship training program in colon and rectal surgery at Saint Francis Hospital, the only advanced training program of its kind in Connecticut, and the director of the surgical rotation at the Eastern Connecticut Health Network’s family medicine residency.

Most importantly, Dr. Lewis is committed to delivering the best care to his patients, utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques, including cutting edge robotics, removal of large polyps using flexible endoscopy, and transanal minimally invasive surgery, as well as offering rarely available treatments for fecal incontinence, anal fistulas, and anal cancer prevention.

Robert Lewis, MD, FACS, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Lewis is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. 

Dr. Lewis earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry from Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine. After spending time working at the Boston City Hospital, he then pursued his doctorate in medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.  While there he completed an additional post-graduate fellowship in Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. He continued training at the University of Pennsylvania, completing a residency in general surgery, as well as translational research at the Harrison Department of Surgical Research. After that, he underwent a year of subspecialty training in colon and rectal surgery at the University of Minnesota before happily joining this practice in 2014.

Dr. Lewis is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, and the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine. He is the program director of the fellowship training program in colon and rectal surgery at Saint Francis Hospital, the only advanced training program of its kind in Connecticut, and the director of the surgical rotation at the Eastern Connecticut Health Network’s family medicine residency.

Most importantly, Dr. Lewis is committed to delivering the best care to his patients, utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques, including cutting edge robotics, removal of large polyps using flexible endoscopy, and transanal minimally invasive surgery, as well as offering rarely available treatments for fecal incontinence, anal fistulas, and anal cancer prevention.

Rachel B. Scott, DO, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Scott is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.  Dr. Scott is proud to help patients find solutions for their health concerns and enjoy a more active lifestyle. 

Dr. Scott completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Connecticut. Following graduation she joined Miles for Miracles and completed the Boston Marathon while raising money for this wonderful organization.  Later, she enrolled at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, graduating as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Dr. Scott completed her general surgery training at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. During her residency she spent one year at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT researching possible treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.  To further her expertise, she enrolled in a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. 

A dedicated researcher, Dr. Scott has co-authored several papers published in prestigious medical journals. She is a frequent lecturer and presenter at academic and medical conferences. Dr. Scott is also a member of the New England Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Scott is a clinical professor at the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.  

As a physician, Dr. Scott takes pride in offering her patients state-of-the-art treatments and techniques.  She continually strives to stay abreast of developments in colorectal surgical techniques including robotic surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery.  

As a physician she feels that delivering the highest quality of care for her patients in a comfortable environment is of utmost importance. She sees and treats a wide range of surgical problems including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal bleeding, diverticulitis, accidental leakage, colon and rectal cancer as well as routine colon cancer screening. 

She strives on sharing her expertise with patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.

Rachel B. Scott, DO, is a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut. Dr. Scott is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.  Dr. Scott is proud to help patients find solutions for their health concerns and enjoy a more active lifestyle. 

Dr. Scott completed her bachelor's degree at the University of Connecticut. Following graduation she joined Miles for Miracles and completed the Boston Marathon while raising money for this wonderful organization.  Later, she enrolled at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, graduating as a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine. 

Dr. Scott completed her general surgery training at Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. During her residency she spent one year at the University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington, VT researching possible treatments for inflammatory bowel disease.  To further her expertise, she enrolled in a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut. 

A dedicated researcher, Dr. Scott has co-authored several papers published in prestigious medical journals. She is a frequent lecturer and presenter at academic and medical conferences. Dr. Scott is also a member of the New England Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.  Dr. Scott is a clinical professor at the Frank Netter School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.  

As a physician, Dr. Scott takes pride in offering her patients state-of-the-art treatments and techniques.  She continually strives to stay abreast of developments in colorectal surgical techniques including robotic surgery and transanal minimally invasive surgery.  

As a physician she feels that delivering the highest quality of care for her patients in a comfortable environment is of utmost importance. She sees and treats a wide range of surgical problems including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, rectal bleeding, diverticulitis, accidental leakage, colon and rectal cancer as well as routine colon cancer screening. 

She strives on sharing her expertise with patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford.

Daniel Mullins, MD, FACS, offers his patients unparalleled expertise in medical care. As a partner at the Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford, the largest dedicated colon and rectal surgery group in New England, with offices in Bloomfield and South Windsor, Connecticut, Dr. Mullins uses cutting-edge techniques to resolve a wide range of health concerns.  Dr. Mullins strives to offer each patient discrete and compassionate care. 

Dr. Mullins completed his undergraduate degree at Boston College in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Later, he attended New York Medical College in Valhalla, New York, and performed his residency at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. Dr. Mullins deepened his expertise in colorectal surgery through a fellowship at Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center in Hartford, Connecticut.

Today, Dr. Mullins delivers care to a diverse group of patients at Colon and Rectal Surgeons of Greater Hartford. He is proud to be a part of the only practice in Connecticut that offers a colon and rectal surgery teaching residency. 

At the practice, Dr. Mullins is known for his friendliness and exceptional bedside manner. He guides his patients through the diagnostic and treatment process, providing ongoing support. Dr. Mullins knows that patients have many questions about their treatment. He strives to help each patient thoroughly understand every aspect of their care. 

Dr. Mullins is board certified in general surgery and colon and rectal surgery.  He is also a member of the American College of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons. Throughout his career, Dr. Mullins has made significant contributions to the medical community. He is an active speaker and presenter at national medical conferences. Dr. Mullins looks forward to providing medical care to patients in greater Hartford, Connecticut, for many years to come.