Services
Breast Surgery
Sites of Service
Pluta Cancer Center, HH
Types of Pathology Treated
Breast Diseases including cancers and (FTM Transgender) Gender Dysphoria
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
Breast Surgeries
Physicians Working on Service
Surgical Oncology Divisional website
Burn Surgery
Sites of Service
SMH, occasionally Sawgrass OR
Types of Pathology Treated
Complex wounds, burns
Types of Procedures/Operations Performed
Local flaps, skin grafts
Physicians Working on Service
Burn Center Divisional website
Cardiac Surgery
Sites of Service
Strong Memorial Hospital
Types of Pathology Treated
Diseases typically treated include coronary artery disease, valve disease (aortic, mitral, tricuspid and rarely pulmonic), arrhythmias such as atrial fibrillation, advanced heart failure, cardiogenic shock, ascending and descending thoracic aortic aneurysms, aortic dissections and congenital heart disease.
Types of Procedures/Operations Performed
Procedures performed include coronary bypass, valve repair or replacements, arrhythmia ablation, epicardial lead placement, ECMO insertion, LVAD, heart transplant, RVAD, TAVI, ascending aorta replacement.
Physicians Working on Service
- Peter Knight, MD – Chief, Division of Cardiac Surgery
- Igor Gosev, MD
- George Alfieris, MD
Cardiac Surgery Divisional website
Colorectal Surgery
Sites of Service
SMH/HH/RGH/Sawgrass/Outpatient location
SAWGRASS SURGICAL CENTER
Types Pathology Treated
Colorectal Cancer Screening and Surveillance, Colonic Polyps, Diverticular Disease, IBD
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
Colonoscopy with Associated Procedures - Polypectomies, Biopsies, India Ink Tatooing, Endoscopic Clipping, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Physicians Working on Service
- Larissa Temple, MD – Chief, Division of Colorectal Surgery
- Christina Cellini, MD
- Jennifer Speranza, MD
- Rabih Salloum, MD
- Fergal Fleming, MD
Colorectal Surgery Divisional website
Hepatobiliary Surgery
Sites of Service
SMH Cancer Center (Drs. Galka, Linehan, & Schoeniger)
160 Sawgrass (Drs. Galka & Schoeniger)
Types Pathology Treated
- Hepatobiliary, pancreas, and GI malignancies
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
- Cholangiocarcinoma​
- Gallbladder cancer
- Gastric cancer
- Pancreas cancer (adenocarcinoma and neuroendocrine tumors)
- Small bowel malignancies
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
- Liver tumors (benign and malignant)
- Biliary disorders (gallbladder pathology -gallstones, biliary dyskinesia; biliary choledochal cysts)
- Pancreas disorders (chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, pancreatic ductal pathology)
- Skin and Soft tissue malignancies - Melanoma and Sarcoma
Types of Procedures/Operations Performed
- Cholecystectomy
- Hepatectomy
- Radical Bile duct resection
- Pancreatectomy - pancreaticoduodenectomy, distal pancreatectomy,central pancreatectomy
- Gastrectomy
- Small bowel resection
- Colectomy
- Melanoma resection, sentinel lymph node biopsy, and completion lymphadenectomy
- Multivisceral resections
- General Surgery Procedures: Excisional biopsy, lymph node biopsy, hernia repair, Mediport placement
Physicians Working on Service
- Eva Galka, MD
- David Linehan, MD
- Luke Schoeniger, MD – Chief, Hepatobiliary Surgery
Neurosurgery
Sites of Service
SMH for the most part; when we have >2 students on rotation, we may also have them rotate to HH. We have, on occasion, had students rotate to RGH or observe at Unity, but these are much less frequent.
Types Pathology Treated
The full spectrum of neurosurgical diseases, predominantly degenerative and traumatic spine disease, cranial trauma, brain tumors, spinal tumors, cerebrovascular disease (both extra-cranial & intra-cranial), functional neurosurgical disorders (parkinsonism and other movement disorders), pediatric neurosurgical disease
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
Spinal neurosurgery (laminectomy, posterior and anterior spinal instrumentation, tumor resection), cranial neurosurgery (craniotomy, burr hole, awake craniotomy, deep brain stimulator implantation, aneurysm treatment)
Physicians Working on Service
- Webster Pilcher, MD – Chairman, Dept. of Neurosurgery
- Howard Silberstein, MD
- Thomas Rodenhouse, MD
- Kevin Walter, MD
- Yan Michael Li, MD
- Edward Vates, MD
- Andrew Wensel, M D
- Pierre Girgis, MD
- Tarun Balla, MD
- John Markman, MD
- Armando Villareal, MD
Neurosurgery Divisional website
Orthopaedics
Sites of service
SMH, HH, Sawgrass Surgery Center, Clinton Crossings
Types Pathology Treated
Trauma, Arthritis, Sports Injuries
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
- Wide variety of Orthopaedic Surgeries, including Trauma
- Reconstructive Surgery (Arthritis Treatment; Hip, Knee Replacements)
- Sports Medicine
Physicians Working on Service
Orthopaedics Divisional website
Otolaryngology
Sites of Service
Outpatient Clinic is at 2365 S. Clinton Ave near Clinton Crossings.
Cancer Center Clinic is at the Wilmot Cancer Center.
Operate mostly at Strong and Sawgrass, and occasionally at Highland.
Types Pathology Treated
- Head and Neck Cancer - surgical treatment, multidisciplinary management of these issues with radiation and medical oncology
- Facial Plastics – repair of facial trauma, reconstruction of head and neck defects from cancer.
- Otology – hearing and balance disorders, middle and inner ear disease, joint resection of intracranial lesions with neurosurgery, cochlear implants
- Rhinology – sinus disease, upper airway allergy management, nasal airway disorders, nasal tumor resection
- Laryngology – voice, airway, and swallowing disorders in adults, tracheostomy placement and management.
- Pediatric ENT – middle ear disorders, tonsillectomy for infections and sleep apnea, congenital airway disorders.
- Sleep Medicine – surgical management of obstructive sleep apnea
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
- In clinic: flexible laryngoscopy, rigid nasal endoscopy, middle ear microscopy, hearing tests, balance testing and voice/swallow therapy.
- Tonsillectomy
- Ear tube placement
- Tracheostomy
- Direct Laryngoscopy – viewing the voice box in the operating room with a scope
- Septoplasty and turbinate reduction
- Rhinoplasty
- Open reduction and internal fixation of jaw and midface fractures
- Total laryngectomy
- Robotic Oral Cavity Resection for cancer
- Free Flap Reconstruction of Head and Neck Cancer defects
- Cochlear implant
- Middle ear exploration
Physicians Working on Service
- Shawn Newlands – Chairman, Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
- Li Man – Program Director, Rhinology
- Margo Benoit – Assistant Program Director, Pediatric ENT
- Paul Dutcher – Otology
- John Wayman – Otology
- Ben Crane – Otology
- Chase Miller – Allergy / Rhinology
- John Faria – Pediatric ENT
- Arthur Hengerer – Pediatric ENT
- Matthew Miller – Head and Neck Cancer and Reconstruction
- Paul Vandersloot – Head and Neck Cancer, Reconstruction, Laryngology
- John Ingle – Laryngology
- Todd Schneider – Laryngology
- Sveta Karelsky – Sleep Surgery
- Timothy Doerr – Facial Plastics and Reconstruction, Facial Trauma
- Alexis Strohl (starting August 2017) – Facial Plastics and Reconstruction, Facial Trauma
Otolaryngology Divisional website
Pediatrics
Sites of Service
Golisano Children’s Hospital (Strong Memorial Hospital)
Types of Pathology Treated
- We treat the breadth of general surgical diseases in infants and children including congenital diseases in neonates and acquired conditions in older children.
- Typical Procedures/Operations Performed:
- Hernia repairs (Umbilical and Inguinal)
- Appendectomies
- Operations for pyloric stenosis, Hirschsprung’s disease, anorectal malformations, congenital diaphragmatic hernia, esophageal atresia with or without trachea-esophageal fistula, gastroschisis, omphalocele, intestinal atresias, bowel obstruction, malrotation, feeding access (gastrostomy tube insertion), solid tumors, and chest wall deformities (pectus excavatum and carinatum)
Physicians Working on Service
- Walter Pegoli, MD – Chief, Division of Pediatric Surgery
- Christopher Gitzelmann, MD
- Derek Wakeman, MD
Pediatrics Divisional website
Plastic Surgery
Sites of Service
SMH/HH/SG/SG outpatient clinic (160 Sawgrass Drive)
Types of Pathology Treated
Benign skin lesions, malignant skin lesions, burns, cleft lip, cleft palate, vascular anomalies, craniosynostosis, microsomia, retrognathia, disorders of the jaws, microtia, fibrous dysplasia, any craniofacial syndrome, soft tissue injuries to the face, facial skeletal injuries, defects of the scalp, defects of the face (lids, cheeks, nose, lips, etc), facial paralysis, orophayrngeal defects, soft tissue volume loss of the face, dynamic and static facial rhytids, upper lid and brow ptosis, nasal deformities, disorders of the breast (hypoplasia, macromastia, ptosis), breast reconstruction (autologous and prosthetic), gynecomastia, congenital breast anomalies, skin laxity following weight loss, lipodystrophy, soft tissue defects of the trunk, defects of the lower extremity, ventral hernia, infections of the hand, soft tissue/bony reconstruction of the upper extremity, compression neuropathy, hand fractures, tendon ruptures/injuries, tenosynovitis, digit amputation, dupuytren's disease, sternal reconstruction, lymphedema, pressure ulcers, cosmetic transgender concerns
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
Excision of skin lesions, skin grafting, cleft lip and palate repair, cranial vault remodeling, ORIF of all facial fractures, local rotation flaps for defects anywhere on the body, local/regional muscle or facial flaps anywhere on the body, free tissue transfer, facial reanimation (cross face nerve grafting, neurotized free muscle transfer, etc), face/brow lift, blepharoplasty, rhinoplasty, breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast reconstruction (autologous and prosthetic), facial fillers and botox, abdominal wall reconstruction, ORIF of hand fractures, tendon repairs, abdominoplasty, body lifting, brachioplasty, thighplasty
Physicians Working on Service
- Howard Langstein, MD – Chief, Division of Plastic Surgery
- Derek Bell, MD
- Gui Christiano, MD
- Clint Morrison, MD
- Ashley Amalfi, MD
Plastic Surgery GME website
Rochester General Hospital
Sites of Service
Rochester General Hospital
Types of Pathology Treated
- Cancers of Hepatobiliary tract, pancreas, upper GI tract (esophagus & stomach), small intestinal, colon & rectum
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas: visceral, retroperitoneal and extremity origins
- Melanoma
- Benign pathology of hepatobiliary tract and pancreas
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
- Pancreatic surgery (Whipple procedure, distal pancreatectomy/splenectomy)
- Liver and biliary tract resections
- Esophagectomy (trans-hiatal, trans-thoracic)
- Gastrectomy (Partial, total)
- Colorectal resections
- Sarcoma resections including multi-organ resections for retroperitoneal sarcomas
- Wide soft tissue resections for melanoma
Physicians Working on Service
Stephen Ettinghausen, MD, Clinical Professor of Surgery
University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry Director of Surgical Oncology
Rochester General Hospital
Thoracic Surgery
Sites of Service
Thoracic see patients in SMH on the second floor of ACF Monday-Friday and in the Wilmot Cancer Center on Thursdays
Conferences
Monday morning 6:30-7:00 lecture
Monday 7-8:30 review service, M&M conference
Thursday 4:30-5:30 tumor board
Thursday 5:30-6:30 indications conference
Types of Pathology Treated
- Benign and malignant lung disease
- Malignant foregut disease including esophageal and gastric cancer
- Benign foregut disease including herd and motility disorders
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
Laparoscopic, VATS, Robotic, Endoscopic mucosal resection, GERD, POEM, Ablative therapies, Comprehensive Diagnostics and Motility pH impedance
Physicians Working on Service
- Carolyn Jones, MD – Chief, Division of Thoracic/Foregut Surgery
- Christian Peyre, MD
Thoracic Surgery Divisional website
Transplant/Hepatobiliary Surgery
Sites of Service
Strong Memorial Hospital
Types of Pathology Treated
- End stage liver disease
- End stage kidney disease
- Benign and malignant disease in liver and biliary tract
Types of Procedures/Surgeries Performed
- Abdominal organ transplantation (liver, kidney, pancreas)
- Organ procurement
- Liver resection, biliary reconstruction, AV fistula/graft
Physicians Working on Service
- Roberto Hernandez, MD – Chief, Division of Transplant/Hepatobiliary Surgery
- Mark Orloff, MD
- Randeep Kashyap, MD
- Koji Tomiyama, MD
Transplant Divisional website
Urology
Sites of Service
SMH-Urology Clinic on AC-2, Clinton Crossings, Lattimore Office (Pediatric Urology Clinic)
Red Creek, Sawgrass and Highland
Types of Pathology Treated
- Urinary stone disease
- Cancers of the kidney, adrenal gland, ureter, bladder, prostate, testes, and penis
- Voiding dysfunction/incontinence
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Male infertility
- Erectile dysfunction
- Male hypogonadism
- Men’s sexual health
- Pediatric urological anomalies
Typical Operations/Procedures
- Nephrectomy/partial nephrectomy
- Adrenalectomy
- Cystectomy
- Prostatectomy
- Urinary diversion surgery
- Urinary stone surgeries
- Cystoscopy
- Trans urethral resection of the prostate
- Vasectomy
- Prostate biopsy
- Bladder tumor resection
- Circumcision
- Surgery for undescended testicles
- Urological reconstruction in adults and pediatric patients
- Pediatric urological surgeries
Physicians Working on Service
Urology Divisional website
Vascular Surgery
Sites of Service
SMH, HH, Sawgrass, Cardiac Cath Lab, Clinic at 140 Canal View Blvd and HH
Types of Pathology Treated
The Division of Vascular Surgery at the University of Rochester provides comprehensive vascular care for patients with all stages and types of peripheral circulatory disease, from diagnosis and treatment to medical management of disease. Our vascular surgeons specialize in open, hybrid, and minimally invasive endovascular procedures to diagnosis and treat aneurysms, blocked arteries, blood clots, varicose veins, as well as compromised blood flow to the brain, intestines, and kidneys. Treatments for vascular disease depend on the type, location, and severity of the condition.
Typical Procedures/Operations Performed
AAA Repair, Carotid Endartarectomy, Lower Extremity revascularization, Hemodialysis access surgery, Venous procedures, endovascular interventions.
Physicians Working on Service
- Michael Stoner, MD – Chief Division of Vascular Surgery
- Adam Doyle, MD
- Roan Glocker, MD
- Jennifer Ellis, MD
Cardiac Care Divisional website