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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 26 grandchildren and 4 great 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. 

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.

“I played competitive soccer at Northwestern University and had multiple orthopedic injuries, five of which required surgery. My father’s influence was undeniable, too, in my decision to enter the field of orthopedics. I also became drawn to learning how the body repairs itself and how I can use this natural ability to heal acute injuries in athletes and reverse degeneration of joints, ligaments, and tendons in active adults. I’m expanding the range of nonsurgical treatments, including arthritis treatment, tennis elbow treatment, golf elbow treatment, rotator cuff tear, plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, and tendonitis. I want to give my patients leading-edge treatment options they probably haven’t yet heard of – options that may help them avoid surgery and change their lives.”

At Pacific Regenerative and Interventional Medicine in San Jose, CA, Dr. Blatz uses the most advanced centrifuge available to help him design custom stem cell treatments for each patient and condition. He also uses special image-guided orthopedic ultrasound for greater diagnostic and placement accuracy. His work is focused on helping patients of all ages return to their sports and their work more quickly with less pain and much faster recovery. In his spare time, Dr. Blatz enjoys playing golf, keeping fit with cross-training and high-intensity circuit training, and spending time with his wife and two young daughters.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Board-Certified: Family Medicine and Sports Medicine,  American Board of Family Medicine
Fellowship: Sports Medicine, O’Connor Hospital, Stanford Medical School, San Jose, CA
Research Fellow: Stem Cell Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Santa Monica Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Residency: Family Medicine, University of Nevada, Reno, NV
MD: Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL
MS: Applied Physiology, Rosalind Franklin University of Health Sciences, North Chicago, IL
BA: Northwestern University, Evanston, IL

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Member: American Medical Society of Sports Medicine,  American Association of Family Physicians
Clinical Associate Professor: O’Connor Sports Medicine,  Stanford Medical School, San Jose, CA

TEAM AFFILIATIONS

Team Physician: Archbishop Mitty High School

Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, with two locations in Port Washington and Staten Island, New York, offers integrative services that focus on two distinct aspects of each patient’s overall health. John Zarcone, MD, FACS, FACPh, RVT, and his team provide comprehensive care for vein conditions that often go untreated yet can lead to serious health conditions. The team at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics also provides cosmetic services that help each patient look and feel their best.

Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics has an on-site vascular testing lab where patients receive advanced ultrasound testing that accurately and immediately pinpoints the cause of the symptoms. With vascular testing, patients receive the optimal treatment for conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and atherosclerosis.

Patients with any type of non-healing wound, primarily vascular and diabetic ulcers, go to Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics for high-quality wound care. The team offers wound cleaning, medicating, and an advanced dressing that promotes healing.

With state-of-the-art technology and the advanced techniques available at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, there’s no reason to give in to the damaging effect of time on a person’s appearance. The team at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics offers a range of therapies to rejuvenate face and body. 

John Zarcone, MD, personally injects treatments such as Botox® and dermal fillers that safely and effectively smooth away wrinkles, lift facial features, and restore the appearance of aging hands. Patients can also receive soothing skin care, such as chemical peels that rejuvenate their complexion. The team also performs body contouring using the SmartLipo® laser to gently and permanently eliminate stubborn pockets of fat.

To learn more about the services available at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, call one of the offices, or schedule an appointment online today.

Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, with two locations in Port Washington and Staten Island, New York, offers integrative services that focus on two distinct aspects of each patient’s overall health. John Zarcone, MD, FACS, FACPh, RVT, and his team provide comprehensive care for vein conditions that often go untreated yet can lead to serious health conditions. The team at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics also provides cosmetic services that help each patient look and feel their best.

Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics has an on-site vascular testing lab where patients receive advanced ultrasound testing that accurately and immediately pinpoints the cause of the symptoms. With vascular testing, patients receive the optimal treatment for conditions such as varicose veins, spider veins, chronic venous insufficiency, and atherosclerosis.

Patients with any type of non-healing wound, primarily vascular and diabetic ulcers, go to Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics for high-quality wound care. The team offers wound cleaning, medicating, and an advanced dressing that promotes healing.

With state-of-the-art technology and the advanced techniques available at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, there’s no reason to give in to the damaging effect of time on a person’s appearance. The team at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics offers a range of therapies to rejuvenate face and body. 

John Zarcone, MD, personally injects treatments such as Botox® and dermal fillers that safely and effectively smooth away wrinkles, lift facial features, and restore the appearance of aging hands. Patients can also receive soothing skin care, such as chemical peels that rejuvenate their complexion. The team also performs body contouring using the SmartLipo® laser to gently and permanently eliminate stubborn pockets of fat.

To learn more about the services available at Zarcone Vein & Aesthetics, call one of the offices, or schedule an appointment online today.

Brian Burkardt, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon with over 18 years of experience at Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in Commerce Township and South Lyon, Michigan. Dr. Burkardt is a Michigan native originally from Monroe, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science from Siena Heights University in 1999. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003 with honors. Dr. Burkardt then went on to complete an extensive three-year surgical residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital, formerly Kern Hospital. Dr. Burkardt joined Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in 2006. He is currently on staff at Huron Valley Sinai-DMC and Beaumont Royal Oak. He is board certified in both Foot Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstructive and Ankle by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. His clinical interests include bunion correction, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Burkardt resides in Northville, Michigan, with his wife and three children. He enjoys golf, hunting, fly fishing, and running. He looks forward to providing high quality, compassionate, and state of the art treatment to all patients.

Brian Burkardt, DPM, is a board-certified podiatrist and surgeon with over 18 years of experience at Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in Commerce Township and South Lyon, Michigan. Dr. Burkardt is a Michigan native originally from Monroe, Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Science from Siena Heights University in 1999. He graduated from the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in 2003 with honors. Dr. Burkardt then went on to complete an extensive three-year surgical residency at Southeast Michigan Surgical Hospital, formerly Kern Hospital. Dr. Burkardt joined Gentle Foot and Ankle Care in 2006. He is currently on staff at Huron Valley Sinai-DMC and Beaumont Royal Oak. He is board certified in both Foot Surgery and Rearfoot Reconstructive and Ankle by the American Board of Foot and Ankle Surgery. His clinical interests include bunion correction, diabetic limb salvage, wound care, trauma, and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Burkardt resides in Northville, Michigan, with his wife and three children. He enjoys golf, hunting, fly fishing, and running. He looks forward to providing high quality, compassionate, and state of the art treatment to all patients.

Dr. Ahmed Farag, M.D is a double Board Certified Vascular & Interventional Radiologist, and Diagnostic Radiologist. Dr. Farag is a nationally recognized leading expert in the minimally invasive treatment for osteoarthritis. Dr. Farag is very excited to provide treatment and healing to patients with non-invasive, in-office options without the need for open and invasive surgeries. Utilizing non-invasive alternatives allows for Dr. Farag to decrease a patient's risk of infection and complications. Interventional Radiology is a passion of Dr. Farag’s that began prior to starting medical school. Today, his favorite part of that passion is the ability to contribute to the betterment of his patients. Dr. Farag has a particular interest in specialized endovascular procedures used to treat many conditions- including arthritis, uterine fibroids, peripheral vascular disease, venous disease, and interventional oncology. He prioritizes pairing excellent patient care with wonderful bedside manner. 

Dr. Farag grew up in Kentucky and attended the University of Louisville where he completed his master’s degree in Electrical Engineering prior to attending medical school. After graduating medical school at the University of Louisville, Dr. Farag continued his training in Radiology at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Farag finished his training with a fellowship in Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. 

When he’s not caring for patients, Dr. Farag, an avid traveler, enjoys exploring different parts of the world with his wife and daughter.

Dr. Elliott H. Rose is board certified in plastic and reconstructive surgery serving patients on a national and international level. Dr. Rose’s reputation in burn reconstruction and reanimation of the paralyzed face attracts patients from all over the world. Patients come to Dr. Rose because he is a leader in the field of Bell's Palsy Surgery, Facial Paralysis Surgery, Burn Reconstructive Surgery, and other types of aesthetic plastic surgery.

Dr. Rose's practice, The Aesthetic Surgery Center, is located in the Upper East Side of New York City. Dr. Rose earned his medical degree at the University of Texas, Galveston where he finished first in his class. He went on to complete at General Surgery Residency at UCLA Medical Center; a Plastic Surgery Residency at Stanford University Medical Center; and a Microsurgery Fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco.

Dr. Rose was voted by his peers as the Best Plastic Surgeon in New York City for "Corrective Facial Surgery” and has been consistently listed in the "New York Magazine Best Doctors" and "Castle Connolly America’s Top Doctors.” Dr. Rose is the author of a major plastic surgery textbook, Aesthetic Facial Restoration, published by Lippincott-Raven. Dr. Rose has also appeared on ABC’s “20/20” and “Good Morning America”, NBC’s “Today Show”, “Entertainment Tonight”, Fox News Network, as well as numerous local news segments in NYC.

Attef Mikhail, MD, is a skilled Board Certified Vascular and Interventional Radiologist. He provides high-quality care to patients at Vascular and Interventional Associates, located in Crestview Hills, Kentucky. 

Dr. Mikhail graduated with his bachelor’s degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. He received his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati, located in Cincinnati, Ohio. 

After graduation, Dr. Mikhail did his internship at The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati. He went on to complete his residency at the University of North Carolina Hospitals in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. 

Dr. Mikhail is a highly regarded physician in his field who makes patients comfortable by explaining diagnoses and treatments in a personal, easy-to-understand manner. He specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of all types of vascular diseases and conditions. 

His dedication to his patients has not gone unrecognized, as he has been honored with Cincinnati Magazine’s “Top Doctor” award on multiple occasions.