BiliaryTractCancer near Belleville, NJ

Care Philosophy: I believe that it is a privilege to take care of patients who have cancer. Patients deserve to be treated with care and respect. I give my patients the time they need to discuss all of their concerns, without rushing them. My patients have access to my personal cell phone number. Staying current on all of the latest clinical research is important to me, as is collaboration with subspecialists in order to ensure the best possible care.

Biography: Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD is an Oncology Specialist who practices in New York, NY. He is 50 years old. Dr. Valentin Kolev, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Queens, Mount Sinai Morningside and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.

Care Philosophy: I am focused on integrating new technology and innovation into my clinical practice, and I am trained in the most current, cutting edge procedures. I believe that these new innovations minimize pain for the patient, while giving them the best possible surgical outcome and cosmetic result. After being trained in multiple disciplines, I am able to combine strategies to create a personalized treatment for each individual patient.

Biography: Dina Podolsky, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She is a board-certified general surgeon who graduated with honors from Rutgers University, where she also received her medical degree, and completed a residency in general surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Podolsky then completed fellowship training in complex abdominal wall reconstruction and robotic surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, where she worked closely with one of the world's leading hernia surgeons, Dr. Novitsky. She is a member of several national organizations, including the Americas Hernia Society and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Podolsky has received numerous awards for her training and teaching, including the Leo M. Davidoff Award for Outstanding Teaching and the Golden Apple Teaching Award. Dr. Podolsky specializes in all aspects of hernia surgery, including inguinal, ventral, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction, employing minimally invasive techniques with laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She has presented research at major professional associations and continues to be active in research, publishing both academic research and textbook chapters. Dr. Podolsky currently sees patients in midtown Manhattan and Washington Heights.

Care Philosophy: To provide a superior level of care for you or your loved one that includes: empathy for one's condition, careful investigative practice for an unknown diagnosis and a trusting relationship throughout one's entire course of care.

Care Philosophy: I prefer to look at my interactions with my patients as a partnership. We work together to improve their health, cure their cancer, manage their reflux, or make their breathing better. I strongly believe that patients need to be an active participant in their care, and the first step of that is making sure they understand what the clinical situation is, what I propose as a treatment plan,and what their expectations can be going forward. Accepted Health Plan information is only as accurate as the most current information submitted. Prior to your appointment, it is advisable to verify with a physician office that they are still a participating provider.