Department of Surgery
At Long Island Jewish Medical Center, we offer a range of comprehensive surgical care. All our physicians have extensive expertise in their specialties and use state-of-the-art equipment for the most precise care possible.
Areas of care
- Bariatric surgery
- Benign and malignant conditions of the breast, gastrointestinal tract, biliary tract, pancreas and liver
- Foregut surgery for conditions including GERD and swallowing disorders
- Gallbladder disease
- Gastrointestinal surgery
- Hernias, including hiatal, inguinal, femoral, epigastric, incisional, lumbar, umbilical and ventral
- Minimally invasive surgery
- Surgical endoscopy
- Surgical weight loss
- Vascular surgery
What sets us apart
Our experts have fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and surgical critical care—education that gives them advanced expertise. We’re also seamlessly integrated with Northwell Health, giving you access to outpatient care that helps you manage treatment and recovery. Plus, for patients in Nassau and Queens, our care is close to home and convenient.
Surgical Review Corporation has designated us a Center of Excellence in robotic surgery, recognizing our commitment to quality and patient safety.
Our team
Gene F. Coppa, MD
SVP of Surgical Services, Chairman of Surgery - Division of General Surgery, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Chairman of Surgery - Division of General Surgery, North Shore University Hospital
Matthew Daniel Giangola, MD
Director - of Emergency General Surgery, SSUH
