CONTACT INFORMATIONBIOGRAPHYCREDENTIALSTheodor I. Kaufman, M.D.Contact InformationPhone NumbersAppointment: (585) 978-8350Fax: (585) 919-2489A member of the University of Rochester Medical Faculty GroupgroupAn Accountable Health PartnerassignmentAccepting New PatientsLocations395 West St, Ste 305Thompson Professional Office BldgCanandaigua, NY 14424-1789General Surgery: (585) 978-8350Faculty AppointmentsAssociate Professor of Clinical Surgery - Department of Surgery , Regional Surgery (SMD) Patient Care SettingSurgeryBiography“Providing medical care in rural America is a particular passion of mine. I have spent my entire career in rural areas serving patients, and led a training program in Cooperstown for young surgeons who are equally passionate about ensuring all patients, no matter their location, have access to high-quality care that allows them to stay close to home for procedures and post-surgical recovery.” Dr. Kaufman will see patients in Canandaigua at F.F. Thompson Hospital. His clinical areas of interest include: general abdominal surgery – gastric, intestinal, spleen, gallbladder, hiatal hernias, groin hernias, complex abdominal wall hernias; skin cancer-related surgery; endocrine surgery – thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal surgery; and breast cancer-related surgery. Dr. Kaufman will also serve as division chief for UR Medicine Regional Surgery, working collaboratively with established surgeons at affiliates Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, St. James Hospital in Hornell, Noyes Health in Dansville, and F.F. Thompson.CredentialsSpecialtiesSurgery - American Board of SurgeryEducation1993MD | SUNY Health Science Center at BrooklynPost-doctoral Training & Residency06/26/1994 - 06/25/1999Residency in General Surgery at Bassett Health Care06/26/1993 - 06/25/1994Internship in General Surgery at Bassett Health CareClose WindowSchedule an appointment with Theodor I. Kaufman, M.D.Please answer the following questions to help us find the right appointment for you.Important: If you believe that you have a medical or psychiatric emergency, please call 911 or go to the nearest hospital. This website is not intended for emergency care.Have you seen this provider in the last 2 years?YesNoExisting Patient Schedule or request a follow up appointment online through MyChart. If you do not have a MyChart account, please close this window and call the appointment phone number. Theodor I. Kaufman, M.D. is currently scheduling for the following appointment type(s): Our policy does not permit patients to establish care with multiple providers within the same practice or specialty without prior approval. If you choose a new provider in the same office, we will cancel the appointment. Please contact the office directly with questions on this policy.