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Dr. Alexander Schwartzman is a board-certified surgeon with nearly 40 years of experience in his medical field. Dr. Schwartzman is a Clinical Professor of Surgery as well as the Interim Chair of the Department of Surgery at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. He has earned many awards and honors for his excellence in teaching. Dr. Schwartzman is a member of the New York State Board of Medicine and a Fellow of the Federation of State Medical Boards.

Dr. Schwartzman’s medical expertise includes:

• Hernia repair, including ventral/incisional, inguinal, umbilical, and epigastric
• Gallbladder disease (cholecystectomy)
• Surgical treatment of skin tumors and cysts
• Diseases of the anal area such as hemorrhoids, anal fistulas, anal fissures, anal skin tags
• Surgeries of stomach (gastrectomy) and colon (colectomy)
• Treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal system including small bowel obstruction, diverticular disease, and colon cancer
• Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

Dr. Schwartzman is incredibly attentive of his patients’ needs and operates in their best interest. He is committed to his profession and contributes his expertise to multiple publications and lectures. Dr. Schwartzman is fluent in Russian and Spanish and conversant in French, Hebrew, and Italian.

Dr. Bridges is board certified in general surgery.  She received her medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey. She completed her general surgery residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn and her minimally invasive bariatric surgery fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York. She performs surgery on gallbladders, appendices, colons, small bowel, stomachs, hernias, cysts, abscesses, lipomas, lumps, and bumps.  She also performs tracheostomies, gastric feeding tubes, upper endoscopy, bronchoscopy, and is fellowship trained in laparoscopy- surgery through keyhole incisions.

Greg Khaimov, DPM, FACFAS, cares for patients at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, as the founding physician of the practice, with offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey.

Dr. Khaimov specializes in elective, reconstructive, and traumatic forefoot and rearfoot surgery, as well as diabetic limb salvage and wound care. He’s certified in rearfoot reconstructive surgery, ankle surgery, and foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Khaimov works with patients of all backgrounds. He’s fluent in English and Russian, and he speaks medical Spanish.

Dr. Khaimov received his medical degree in 2003 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. A passionate and dedicated student, he graduated in the top 10% of his class.

After graduation, Dr. Khaimov completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn. During his final year of training, Dr. Khaimov served as chief resident, supervising his 26 fellow residents.

In 2007, Dr. Khaimov founded Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC. In addition to his work here, he spends time educating hospital residents and fellow podiatrists.

He teaches podiatric residents at New York medical centers, including Lenox Hill Hospital, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and NewYork–Presbyterian/Queens.

Dr. Khaimov also runs workshops and lectures to the fellows at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Dr. Khaimov himself is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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.

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.

Waldemar Majdanski, DPM, AACFAS, works at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, with offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey as a foot and ankle surgeon.

Dr. Majdanski has special interests in elective and traumatic forefront and rearfoot surgery, wound care, sports medicine, and sports injuries of the foot and ankle.

After receiving his medical degree in 2011 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in Manhattan, Dr. Majdanski trained at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn. While there, Dr. Majdanski focused on wound care, sports medicine and sports injuries to the foot and ankle, elective reconstructive and traumatic foot and ankle surgery, diabetic limb salvage, podiatric dermatology, and pediatric podiatry.

Dr. Majdanski is fluent in English and Polish. In addition to his work in the United States, Dr. Majdanski has spent time in developing countries, providing medical care to the needy.

Greg Khaimov, DPM, FACFAS, cares for patients at the Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC, as the founding physician of the practice, with offices in Forest Hills, Gramercy, East Williamsburg, Woodhaven, Remsen Village, New York, and Fort Lee and Ringwood, New Jersey.

Dr. Khaimov specializes in elective, reconstructive, and traumatic forefoot and rearfoot surgery, as well as diabetic limb salvage and wound care. He’s certified in rearfoot reconstructive surgery, ankle surgery, and foot surgery by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery.

Dr. Khaimov works with patients of all backgrounds. He’s fluent in English and Russian, and he speaks medical Spanish.

Dr. Khaimov received his medical degree in 2003 from New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York City. A passionate and dedicated student, he graduated in the top 10% of his class.

After graduation, Dr. Khaimov completed his residency in podiatric medicine and surgery at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center in Brooklyn. During his final year of training, Dr. Khaimov served as chief resident, supervising his 26 fellow residents.

In 2007, Dr. Khaimov founded Foot and Ankle Center of Fort Lee, LLC. In addition to his work here, he spends time educating hospital residents and fellow podiatrists.

He teaches podiatric residents at New York medical centers, including Lenox Hill Hospital, Englewood Hospital Medical Center, Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, and NewYork–Presbyterian/Queens.

Dr. Khaimov also runs workshops and lectures to the fellows at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Dr. Khaimov himself is a fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons.

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.

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.

Gary Nackman, MD, FACS, is a board-certified vascular surgeon with more than 25 years of experience helping women and men with venous disease and cosmetic concerns achieve healthy veins and skin. He founded the NJ Vein Care and Aesthetics Center in Clifton and Oradell, New Jersey, to provide high-quality, one-on-one, patient-centered care in a welcoming, supportive environment. He's proud to be listed in the Consumers Research Council of America's "Guide to America's Top Surgeons."

Dr. Nackman graduated summa cum laude from Union College in Schenectady, New York, and earned his Medical Doctorate from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, in 1988.  He completed his general surgery training at Columbia University, St. Luke' s-Roosevelt Hospital Center in New York City in 1994. He then went on to participate in a fellowship in vascular surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire, in 1996.  

Formerly an associate professor of surgery at the prestigious Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Dr. Nackman trained and led the next generation of vascular surgeons and physicians. Currently, he's an attending surgeon at the Robert Wood Johnson Hospital.

Dr. Nackman has received national recognition for his NIH-funded, breakthrough scientific research. He's made numerous presentations at national and international conferences, authored textbook chapters and peer-reviewed articles, and co-authored a landmark scientific paper on how varicose veins degenerate. 

Certified by the American Board of Surgery in Vascular Surgery, Dr. Nackman is a member of several national and local societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, Association for Academic Surgery, Society of University Surgeons, and the Vascular Society of New Jersey. He was chair of clinical programs at the NJ Center for Biomaterials and has served as a consultant to industry.

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.

Board-certified general surgeon, Dr. Mikhail A Botvinov, specializes in bariatric and general laparoscopic surgery. At Bergen Bariatric and Surgical Solutions  in Westwood, New Jersey, he uses laparoscopic and minimally invasive surgery to treat and address issues associated with obesity and other general surgery conditions. 

With a dual medical education, Dr. Botvinov is both a medical doctor (MD) as well as a doctor of osteopathic medicine (DO). He is experienced in advanced laparoscopic surgery, general surgery, and hernia surgery, and provides treatments for gallbladder issues. For patients who want to lose weight, he offers bariatric surgery, gastric sleeve procedures, and gastric band removal. 

Dr. Botvinov completed his medical training at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow Institute of Medicine in Moscow, Russia, the oldest and one of the most prestigious medical universities in the country. He worked as a general surgeon at the Institute of Laser Surgery in Russia and earned a national patent for his work in converting a gastrointestinal device to a carbon dioxide laser. 

Dr. Botvinov then relocated to the United States, where he completed his medical degree at The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, New York. He completed surgical training at Flushing Hospital and minimally invasive laparoscopic and bariatric training at Staten Island University Hospital, both in New York City. He is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.

Dr. Botvinov is a member of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons, the American Osteopathic Association, the American College of Physicians, the American Medical Student Association, the American College of Surgeons, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He is a candidate member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Named among “New York’s Best” plastic surgeons by the prestigious Castle-Connolly survey and New York magazine, Aloysius G. Smith, MD, practices the highest standards of plastic and reconstructive surgery for men and women in Yonkers, New York, and the surrounding communities. As the medical director at his private practice, Aloysius G. Smith, MD, PC, serving Westchester County, Dr. Smith offers more than 20 years of experience as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon. He is dual board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery and is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery. 

Dr. Smith began his career at the University of the West Indies, where he earned his medical degree. He then served an internship at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Barbados, and completed fellowships in general surgery and hand surgery at New York Medical College, Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York. Dr. Smith received his fellowship in plastic surgery from the world-renowned Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. 

In addition to his extensive experience in private practice, Dr. Smith is also a faculty member of New York Medical College, where he is an assistant professor of surgery. He also serves as director of hand and plastic surgery, and director of the Sylvester J. Carter Hand Fellowship Training Program at Lincoln Hospital in New York City. As a teacher, Dr. Smith is responsible for training the next generation of plastic surgeons, so he always stays current with the latest technology and surgical developments. 

Dr. Smith is the Director of Plastic Surgery at Our Lady of Mercy Medical Center and St. Barnabas Hospital and Medical Center in the Bronx, and St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center in Westchester, New York. He is also an attending physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital and Medical Center in Manhattan.

Evan Berman, MD, specializes in general surgery at the Andrus office of Symphony Medical in Yonkers, New York. 

A highly skilled surgeon, Dr. Berman strives to provide patient satisfaction and quality health care. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery and an esteemed member of the American College of Surgeons.

In addition to his work at Symphony Medical, Dr. Berman affiliates with St. John’s Riverside Hospital at different locations throughout New York. He serves people of various backgrounds to ensure they receive the treatment they need to enjoy a high quality of life.

Dr. Berman earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in biology from SUNY University at Buffalo in Buffalo, New York. He earned his medical degree at the Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina in Guadalajara, Mexico. 

He continues to research and stay on top of new advancements in his general surgery practice to achieve the best possible outcome for patients.

For the convenience of his patients, Dr. Berman is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Sarah B. Bryczkowski, MD, FACS, is a board-certified robotic and general surgeon at Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC, serving adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey, and throughout Somerset County.

Dr. Bryczkowski earned her medical degree from the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School at Rutgers University - Piscataway Campus in Piscataway, New Jersey. After graduation, she completed residency training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in Newark and a fellowship in robotic surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Dr. Bryczkowski proudly holds membership in several professional organizations. She’s a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), where she’s on the Robotics Committee.

Dr. Bryczkowski performs various types of surgery, but she specializes in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. When she isn’t meeting with patients or performing operations, she enjoys contributing to medical research. Dr. Bryczkowski is the author of various publications and regularly speaks at and moderates national conferences.

She welcomes anyone in need of minimally invasive surgical care to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC.

Thangamani Seenivasan, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon and surgical oncologist serving adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey, and throughout Somerset County.

Dr. Seenivasan was born and raised in India. He earned his undergraduate medical degrees from Stanley Medical College in Tamil Nadu, where he also received postgraduate surgical training. In 1991, Dr. Seenivasan moved to England and completed two surgery residencies: one at Kent & Canterbury Hospital in Canterbury and another at Middlesex Hospital in London.

A few years later, Dr. Seenivasan moved to New York City and enrolled in a general surgery residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Before entering private practice, he completed a surgical oncology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Dr. Seenivasan is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the Society of Surgical Oncology. Dr. Seenivasan is also the Director of Surgical Oncology of the Steeplechase Cancer Center at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. He’s also an officer of the medical staff at Somerset Medical Center. 

Dr. Seenivasan is passionate about innovation — he’s developed protocols to treat people whose cancer has spread to the liver using radiofrequency ablation. He also specializes in robotic surgery and advanced laparoscopic techniques.

Dr. Seenivasan is passionate about advancing cancer treatment and is well-versed in caring for complex issues. His work hasn’t gone unnoticed — Dr. Seenivasan was named one of New Jersey’s “Top Doctors” of 2009, 2012, and 2013 by NJ Monthly Magazine.

He welcomes anyone needing general surgery or surgical oncology to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC.

William Sugarmann, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and robotic surgeon providing high-quality surgical care to adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey.

Dr. Sugarmann earned his undergraduate degree from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He then enrolled at the UConn School of Dental Medicine in Farmington, Connecticut (formerly the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Dentistry), obtaining his medical degree.

Before entering private practice, Dr. Sugarmann completed a five-year general surgery residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital in Morristown, New Jersey. There, he received training in a wide range of operative techniques, including advanced laparoscopic and robotic surgeries.

Dr. Sugarmann takes a minimally invasive and patient-centric approach to medicine. He strives to provide a comfortable and welcoming experience that puts individuals and their families at ease.

When he isn’t performing surgery or developing treatment plans, Dr. Sugarmann serves as the Chairman of Surgery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) Somerset. He’s also a member of the Advisory Board of Trustees.

Dr. Sugarmann is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He also holds membership in several professional organizations, including the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, the American Society of General Surgeons, the American Society of Breast Surgeons, the American Hernia Society, the American Medical Association, the Somerset County Medical Society, and the Medical Society of New Jersey.

Dr. Sugarmann welcomes anyone needing surgery to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC, today.

Obi J. Imegwu, MD, FACS, is a board-certified general and vascular surgeon at Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC, providing complete surgical care to adults living in and around Somerville, New Jersey.

Dr. Imegwu began his professional education at Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island, earning his Bachelor of Arts. After graduation, Dr. Imegwu enrolled at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and obtained his medical degree.

Before entering private practice, he completed a general surgery residency and a research fellowship at Montefiore Medical Center in The Bronx, New York. He also completed a vascular surgery fellowship at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School - Rutgers University (formerly the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Robert Wood Johnson Medical School) in Newark.

Dr. Imegwu is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the American Medical Association. As a surgeon, he has special interests in minimally invasive surgery as well as open and minimally invasive vascular surgery.

Dr. Imegwu loves getting to know his patients. His attention to detail and caring bedside manner earned him a Patient Choice Award in 2011 as well as Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2011 and 2012.

Outside of work, Dr. Imegwu enjoys contributing to medical journals — his work has appeared in several clinical publications. Dr. Imegwu welcomes any adult in need of surgery to Somerset Surgical Associates, LLC, today.