Looking for a surgeon in NYC

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Nycostomate

Hi, I am looking to get a reversal of my milestone. I was wondering if anyone was in the same boat as me. I have seen a couple of surgeons but have a hard time making up my mind. I am so scared of the surgery.

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Immarsh

Hi,

My name is Marsha, and I've had my ileostomy for more than 50 years, since I was a child. My original doctors had both passed away, and when I found myself with an emergency (erupted ulcer under the stoma) I called a nephrologist I used at NYC Weill Cornell Medical Center. That was Ira Jacobson, and he sent me a surgeon on staff at the hospital. I did a search for you, but couldn't find either of them there. There have been a lot of changes and merges with other hospitals, and staff moves on, but I was quite impressed with the quality of care and the doctors/staff at Weill Cornell... That's the best I can do. I may need a revision for my ostomy, so I'll be searching for a doctor as well. Best of luck to you.

Marsha

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Immarsh

Hi, I found Dr. Jacobson (Nephrologist) / liver Dr. He's world renowned, in his field, and even though I saw a specialist in Philadelphia, she encouraged me to see Dr. Jacobson. (for advanced liver disease/ from transfusions). He's the one that recommended the surgeon I went to.

Ira M Jacobson, MD
Liver Medicine

Positions SITE CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE Mount Sinai Beth Israel PROFESSOR Medicine
Specialties Liver Medicine Gastroenterology
Language English
Hospital Affiliations The Mount Sinai Hospital Mount Sinai Beth Israel
Phone 212-844-1445

I don't remember the name of the surgeon (but he was Asian.) It might have been Dr. Lee. Do a search of Gastro surgeons in the NYC Area.

Marsha

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