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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.

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.

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.

Dr. Reza Shah, DO, FACOS obtained his Medical Degree from Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ, and went on to complete his General Surgery Residency training at Peninsula Hospital and St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. He then completed Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at UMDNJ/Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and is Board-Certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Reza Shah has a particular interest in General Surgery and Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery, and remains at the cutting edge of wound care therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. He has been rates as a Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly in 2020 and 2022.

Dr. Reza Shah believes that the patient comes first. From the time the patient is first seen by him and throughout the entire surgical intervention and post op care, the patient's concerns, questions, and any anxiety will be addressed to ease the whole surgical experience.

Please note that Maniya Health Medical Group does not employ or in any way supervise Dr. Reza Shah, DO. He is employed by RWJ Barnabas Medical Group. Patients should contact RWJ Barnabas Medical Group's offices directly for all questions concerning their Surgical treatment.

Welcome to SJ Surgery of NY! Our utmost goal is to serve all of our patients by providing the best possible surgical care in the areas of "bread and butter" general surgery, colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery, acute care surgery, and wound care. Sang Jho, M.D., F.A.C.S. is a board-certified general surgeon who is experienced, competent, and compassionate in the care of his patients with a wide variety of surgical problems. He also specializes in the care of acute and chronic wounds of different etiologies and has certification in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.

Dr. Reza Shah, DO, FACOS obtained his Medical Degree from Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ, and went on to complete his General Surgery Residency training at Peninsula Hospital and St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. He then completed Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at UMDNJ/Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and is Board-Certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Reza Shah has a particular interest in General Surgery and Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery, and remains at the cutting edge of wound care therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. He has been rates as a Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly in 2020 and 2022.

Dr. Reza Shah believes that the patient comes first. From the time the patient is first seen by him and throughout the entire surgical intervention and post op care, the patient's concerns, questions, and any anxiety will be addressed to ease the whole surgical experience.

Please note that Maniya Health Medical Group does not employ or in any way supervise Dr. Reza Shah, DO. He is employed by RWJ Barnabas Medical Group. Patients should contact RWJ Barnabas Medical Group's offices directly for all questions concerning their Surgical treatment.

Dr. Reza Shah, DO, FACOS obtained his Medical Degree from Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ, and went on to complete his General Surgery Residency training at Peninsula Hospital and St. Barnabas Hospital in New York. He then completed Fellowship in Vascular Surgery at UMDNJ/Kennedy Memorial Hospital in New Jersey and is Board-Certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Reza Shah has a particular interest in General Surgery and Robotic (DaVinci) Surgery, and remains at the cutting edge of wound care therapy and hyperbaric oxygen treatment. He has been rates as a Top Doctor in New Jersey Monthly in 2020 and 2022.

Dr. Reza Shah believes that the patient comes first. From the time the patient is first seen by him and throughout the entire surgical intervention and post op care, the patient's concerns, questions, and any anxiety will be addressed to ease the whole surgical experience.

Please note that Maniya Health Medical Group does not employ or in any way supervise Dr. Reza Shah, DO. He is employed by RWJ Barnabas Medical Group. Patients should contact RWJ Barnabas Medical Group's offices directly for all questions concerning their Surgical treatment.