Hesham M. Atwa, M.D., FACS, FASMBS, General and Bariatric Surgeon with Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors

Get to know General and Bariatric Surgeon Dr. Hesham M. Atwa, who serves the population of New York.

Dr. Hesham M. Atwa is a highly respected and experienced physician, having been in practice for 17 years. His career in medicine began in 1992 when he graduated with his Medical Degree from Ain Shams University in Egypt. After medical school, Dr. Atwa completed his internship with the Abington Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, followed by his general surgery residency with University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago. Driven to further his expertise and knowledge, he undertook his fellowship at the University of Texas Health Science Center – McAllen. As well as performing a mini fellowship in Bariatric surgery at the Cleveland clinic and at Duke.

Dr. Atwa is certified by the American Board of Surgery, and has dedicated his life to delivering compassionate care. He is determined to enhance his patients’ quality of life, providing high quality, individualized care in order to ensure the most optimal results. With a passion for his work, Dr. Atwa is noted for his expertise in general surgery, bariatric surgery, colon & rectal surgery, and minimally invasive surgery.

Dr. Atwa keeps current with the newest developments, guidelines, and procedures in his field by remaining a distinguished fellow of the American College of Surgeons, member of the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and American College of Surgeons, and Fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He currently practices as a General and Bariatric Surgeon with Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors, as well as, Chief of Surgery at John T. Mather Hospital & Chief and the Director of Surgery at St Charles Hospital, and affiliated with St. Charles Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, John T. Mather Hospital, St. Catherine’s of Siena Medical Center

General surgeons not only perform surgeries for a wide range of common ailments, but are also responsible for patient care before, during, and after surgery. General surgeons are trained to operate on the Alimentary Tract (esophagus and related organs), Abdomen and its Contents, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue, and the Endocrine System. In addition, general surgeons are expected to have knowledge and experience in Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, and Trauma.

Learn More about Dr. Hesham M. Atwa:

Through his findatopdoc profile, https://www.findatopdoc.com/doctor/3593132-Hesham-Atwa-surgeon-Port-Jefferson-NY-11777 Or through Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors http://journeytothenewyou.com/, he can be contacted at Call Today: 631-206-6333, and is located in East Setauket New York.

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