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Advanced surgical care
The Department of Surgery at Northwell Health offers a wide array of surgical care for adults and children. Our expert team of surgeons performs elective and emergency procedures, from minor to the most complex.
Our ambulatory surgery centers

Northwell’s many hospitals offer board-certified surgeons with extensive experience in their areas of care, and many have teaching appointments through the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. They work with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals—all dedicated to providing the very best care for you and the ones you love.

Top programs & services
We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient surgical care using the most innovative techniques.

Regionally and nationally recognized, we have the expertise to perform a wide range of procedures, from heart surgery to heart transplants.

Our skilled surgeons are trained in all of the latest minimally invasive techniques, including robotic surgery and single-incision surgery.

It has never been easier, or safer, to look and feel your best. Our plastic surgeons are world class professionals with years of experience in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery.

Recognized internationally for their pioneering work, our surgeons enhance their skills with advanced robotic technologies to perform highly precise, minimally invasive surgery.

Having collectively performed thousands of procedures, our oncology surgical subspecialists aim to minimize recovery time and maximize your quality of life.

Vascular issues are common in people over 50. We're here to offer exceptional care for the full spectrum of vascular conditions, including varicose veins and blocked blood vessels.

Enhanced Recovery Program (ERP)

This ERP patient education video provides a general overview of what you can expect with this unique Northwell program. ERP offers a comprehensive plan for patients to prepare for surgery and the post-surgical enhanced recovery process.

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