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About Dr. Xenophontos

Xenophon P. Xenophontos, MD, FACS, FSVS, is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon and founder of a state-of-the-art adult vascular medicine practice in Garden City, New York, in Nassau County. Dr. Xenophontos is dual board-certified in general and vascular surgery.

Dr. Xenophontos began his journey to his medical career as an undergraduate student at The City College of New York in New York City, where he graduated with distinction. Dr. Xenophontos earned his medical degree at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He rounded out his postdoctoral training with a surgery residency followed by a vascular surgery fellowship at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University in Brooklyn, New York. 

Dr. Xenophontos, who is fluent in English and Greek, is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a member of the board of directors of the Brooklyn and Long Island Chapter of the American College of Surgeons. He is also an active member of numerous medical societies, including the Society for Vascular Surgery, the Society for Clinical Vascular Surgery, the Eastern Vascular Society, the Medical Society of the State of New York, and the Nassau County Medical Society.

When he’s not helping patients, Dr. Xenophontos enjoys spending time with his wife and four daughters.

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Anil Hingorani, MD, is a board-certified vascular surgeon at the Vascular Institute of New York, located in the Borough Park neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and an assistant professor at Mount Sinai Medical Center and SUNY Downstate in Brooklyn. Dr. Hingorani has more than 20 years of experience treating a wide range of vascular conditions.

After graduating from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), in Rensselaer, New York, with a Bachelor of Science in biology in 1988, Dr. Hingorani attended Albany Medical College (AMC) in Albany, New York. Upon graduating in 1990, Dr. Hingorani completed his surgical residency at St Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center of Columbia University in New York, followed by a vascular fellowship at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center.

Dr. Hingorani has a broad range of experience in diagnosing and treating vascular conditions, and his specialties include vascular access, varicose veins, lower limb arterial disease, carotid artery angioplasty and stent, aortic aneurysm, and vein disorders.

In 2019, Dr. Hingorani was awarded the Castle Connolly Regional Top Doctor and made the Marquis Who's Who in the World list. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed publications throughout his career. 

As a highly respected vascular surgeon in his native state of New York, Dr. Hingorani belongs to several professional organizations, including the American Board of Vascular Surgery, the International Union of Angiology, and the Society of Vascular Ultrasound.

When he is not working with patients, Dr. Hingorani enjoys spending time with his wife, son, and daughter.

A. Natalie Ascher, MD (FKA Natalie Marks, MD) is a board-certified vascular medicine physician who serves the community of Borough Park in Brooklyn, New York, at the Vascular Institute of New York. With more than 25 years of experience, Dr. Ascher is passionate about using the latest advancements in medical technology to diagnose and treat a wide range of vascular conditions, including hypertension, peripheral arterial disease (PAD), venous leg ulcers, and diabetic vascular disease.

Growing up in Ukraine, Dr. Ascher earned her Medical Doctorate from Crimea State Medical University in Simferopol, Ukraine. She later moved to the United States to complete her internal medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. 

Dr. Ascher is certified by both the American Board of Vascular Medicine and Internal Medicine. She also holds certifications from the National Alliance of Wound Care and Ostomy and in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RVT) for vascular technology as well as in vascular sonograms interpretation (RPVI).

In addition to her time at the Vascular Institute of New York, Dr. Ascher is an attending physician at Brooklyn’s Maimonides Medical Center, New York Community Hospital, and NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Center. She also belongs to a number of professional organizations, including the American College of Physicians and the American Society for Vascular Medicine.

Click here to read Dr. A. Natalie Ascher's online profile.

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.

Inam Haq, MD, FACS, is a dedicated vascular and general surgeon, and the founder and director of Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center. With more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Haq provides personalized and detail-oriented care for the treatment of varicose veins and vein disorders in Midland Beach of Staten Island and Borough Park of Brooklyn, New York. He believes in treating every patient like family, and his motto is “excellence in care,” one patient at a time.

Dr. Haq earned his medical doctorate from King Edward Medical University in Lahore, Pakistan, before relocating to the United States. He is board certified in general surgery and completed a fellowship in vascular surgery at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. Dr. Haq is a fellow in good standing with the American College of Surgeons, the Vascular Society of New York, and the American College of Phlebology.

Dr. Haq has completed more than 12,000 vein procedures and has been recognized as “America’s Top Surgeon” for multiple years. He is an assistant professor of surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City and is an attending general and vascular surgeon at Maimonides Medical Center. Dr. Haq is also a member of the teaching faculty for the residency training programs at both institutions.

As one of a handful of surgeons certified by the American Board of Phlebology, Dr. Haq has pioneered many laser vein treatments to establish less invasive alternatives to open surgeries for patients. Patient care is his No. 1 priority, and he works diligently to ensure that patients receive the best care possible in a timely, careful manner.

Dr. Haq is accepting new patients. To schedule a visit, call the Laser & Varicose Vein Treatment Center or book a consultation online.

Dr. Mina Baskhron is a double board-certified foot and ankle podiatric surgeon. Dr Baskhron is a leader in private practice in New York since 2014. He has performed over five thousand podiatric surgical procedures including some of the most complicated congenital and acquired foot and ankle deformities. Dr. Baskhron is one of the few foot and ankle podiatric surgeons who completed a 4-year residency training focusing only on foot & ankle pathologies. Although Dr Baskhron's focus is on diabetic foot complications, limb salvage & reconstruction, he also treats various foot & ankle disorders, sports injuries, arthritis, flatfeet, bunion and hammer toes. Dr Baskhron completed his pre-medical education at Rutgers University, then he received his medical degree from NY college of Podiatric Medicine. He then completed 4-year Foot & Ankle surigcal residency at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, Richmond University Medical Center, and Northwell Plainview Hospital. Dr. Baskhron sees patients at St, Mary Foot & Ankle Center AND Forward foot and Ankle Associates at various lovations. He operates at Northwell Staten Island Hospital, Richmond University Medical Center, and various surgery centers in NY and NJ. In his free time, he likes to play and coach soccer as well as spending family time with his lovely wife and 3 children

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.

Joseph Pober, MD, FACS, is a double fellowship-trained and double board-certified plastic surgeon performing procedures at his private practice on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. He uses the latest cosmetic surgery techniques and some noninvasive options to artfully smooth, tuck, or remove the features that indicate a patient's increasing age while enhancing any and all features of concern.

Dr. Pober earned his medical degree from the esteemed Harvard Medical School in Boston, Massachusetts. He completed his general surgery and plastic surgery training at New York-Presbyterian Hospital of Columbia and Cornell University. Dr. Pober is one of the few plastic surgeons who has undergone advanced fellowship training in cosmetic surgery and facial sculpting beyond board certification. 

Dr. Pober served as an attending plastic surgeon performing surgery and training future plastic surgeons at several hospitals in the area, including St Luke's Roosevelt Medical Center of Columbia University Medical Center and Mount Sinai West in New York City. He served as the Chief of Plastic Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center, Pascack Valley in New Jersey.

Dr. Pober excels in enhancing patients' most distinctive and attractive features using advanced cosmetic techniques, including some of his own methods. Through surgeries like facelifts, rhinoplasty, and blepharoplasty, as well as aesthetic procedures like soft tissue fillers, he redefines patients' natural facial beauty. Dr. Pober also offers body contouring, breast augmentation, tummy tucks, and lipo sculpting.

He treats a wide range of patients, from some of the most famous celebrities to relatively reserved patients, each receiving his ultimate care and plastic surgery expertise. Dr. Pober now offers his highly-end coveted services to a diverse range of New Yorkers, specializing in ethnic surgery. Outside of his cosmetic work in private practice, Dr. Pober enjoys dedicating much of his time, skills, and finances to various charities focused on skin cancer, diabetes, and trauma victims.

He also serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Plastic Surgery involved in teaching medical procedures.

Sergei Dolgopolov, MD, is a founding partner at Lenox Hills Surgeons, LLP, located in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan in New York City. 

In 1983, he graduated with honors and science awards from Sechenov Moscow Medical School. Dr. Dolgopolov started his surgical training as a resident in urology at Moscow Medical Academy Hospital Center and completed it with honors. 

He continued as a faculty member and attending physician urologist at Burdenko Central Military Hospital, where he had an extensive experience in clinical research and reconstructive surgery, helping wounded victims of war. 

Dr. Dolgopolov continued his surgical education as a resident and chief resident at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center and completed it with honors. 

After residency, he worked as a surgical attending and clinical assistant professor in general, minimally invasive, and trauma surgery at SUNY Downstate Health Science Center.

In 2000, Dr. Dolgopolov joined Surgical Associates of New York, LLP, which regrouped into General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York, LLP in 2012. 

Roman Grinberg, MD, is a board-certified general surgeon, specializing in minimally invasive, and robotic surgery. He is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Grinberg is a member of Lenox Hill Surgeons, LLP, located in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan in New York City.

Dr. Grinberg received his medical degree from Russian State Medical  University in 1999. Shortly after, he continued his medical education as a researcher at Beth Israel Medical Center.

Dr. Grinberg completed a general surgery residency at Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, an affiliate of Temple University School of Medicine. Following his general surgery residency, Dr. Grinberg graduated from a minimally invasive fellowship at Staten Island University Hospital.

Before joining the team at Lenox Hill Surgeons, LLP, Dr. Grinberg took a faculty position in the Department of General Surgery at Staten Island University Hospital. Dr. Grinberg was also granted the title of assistant professor of surgery at Hofstra University School of Medicine.

"I sincerely believe that the ability granted to me by the American College of Surgeons to take care of my patients is a true gift and a privilege," says Dr. Grinberg. "The knowledge and skills that I have acquired during my training, along with my experience and personal qualities as a physician that is truly dedicated to my profession, continues to help me provide the best and most personalized care for each and every patient.”

Valery Dronsky, MD,  is board certified in general surgery and trained and certified in robotic surgery. He is also the co-founder at Lenox Hill Surgeons, LLP, located in the Lenox Hill area of Manhattan, New York City. 

Dr. Dronsky graduated from the Russian State Medical University in 1988. After training, he started his surgical career as a faculty member at the university. 

Dr. Dronsky gained extensive clinical research experience at Sutter Health California Pacific Medical Center, formerly known as UCSF California Pacific Medical Center. He then continued his surgical education as a resident at Lenox Hill Hospital and SUNY Downstate Medical Health Science Center. Dr. Dronsky also completed a minimally invasive laparoscopic fellowship at Lutheran Medical Center. 

He worked as a surgical attending and clinical assistant professor in general, minimally invasive, and trauma surgery at Lutheran Medical Center. In 2009, Dr. Dronsky joined Surgical Associates of New York, LLP, regrouped as General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York, LLP in 2012.

"I have a great passion for my profession," shares Dr. Dronsky. "I feel that it is an honor and a privilege to take care of patients and to have them entrust me with their health. Sometimes, in fact, my friends and family reveal to me that they think I care too much about my patients and their outcomes. They see that I spend days and nights at the hospital caring for people. I do not think that a physician, especially a surgeon, can care too much. Every decision I make, every recommendation I give, and every operation I do, has incredible importance. I have always felt this way, and I always plan to practice medicine in this fashion.” 

Dr. Maryam Akbari attended University of Pennsylvania where she earned her DMD and MPH degrees (2014). She obtained her MD degree from Louisiana State University of Shreveport in 2018. She completed her oral and maxillofacial training at Mount Sinai Hospital in NY.  

Dr. Akbari practices a wide scope Oral and Maxillofacial surgery with a focus on trauma and orthognathic surgery.