My goal in taking care of patients is to provde the most up to date cutting edge techniques while still offering the pt enought time to discuss and navgate through the sometimes complex issues involved with possible Surgery. I believe that an informed patient is vital, and thiscan take time with there surgeon. As Chief of Minimally Invasive surgery I have had the opportunity to lecture and operate around the world and although the place may change the connection to my patients remain the the same. I have been performing Bariatric surgery for over 10 years and am very proud of our status as Center of Excellence. I am currently Chairman of th Pt Safety committee of the New York State chapter of the ASMBS and am constantly involved with Pt safety issues involving Bariatric patients. I take great peasure in educating my Patients and providing them the service they deserve.