Our nationally and internationally renowned surgeons are experts in general surgery, trauma surgery and intensive care unit (ICU) surgery. That means we’re trained to care for you whether you:

• Have suffered an injury or illness related trauma and come to the emergency room for treatment
• Are a patient in the hospital’s ICU and need surgery
• Are referred for an elective surgery, like a hernia or gallbladder removal

We perform all types of surgeries, ranging from the most general to the most specialized. And our surgeons are supported by a team of residents, nurses, dietitians, therapists, counselors and others who care for patients after surgery and support their families.

We provide services to cover all your general surgical needs, from elective to trauma to surgical ICU. Our providers are experienced and skilled across surgical specialties, so you can be sure that whatever your needs, we can help you get back to your daily life as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Whatever type of surgery you need, our surgeons don’t just perform it, we care for you before and after surgery, too. That’s because we know that surgical care is about much more than the surgery itself. And we want to get you up and moving again as soon as possible.

Our general surgeons perform procedures for common abdominal complaints including:

• Appendicitis
• Gallbladder removal
• Hernias
• Stomach and intestinal issues

Our full-service department provides 24-hour emergency care to around 100,000 patients each year. From newborns to older adults and everyone in between, we treat each of our patients with the same level of compassion and expertise, regardless of their medical needs or ability to pay.

The surgical team at SBH Health System also includes surgeons who specialize in breast, thoracic and colorectal procedures and have decades of experience performing them.

If you need emergency surgery for a trauma, you can trust the expert surgeons at SBH Health System to treatment you in a compassionate, comfortable setting.

Patients in the ICU often need around-the-clock care, including specialized, often complicated surgical procedures to get well again. Our surgeons can provide these critical treatments.

We care for burn or trauma victims, organ transplant patients, and patients with heart or chest disorders that require surgery. We also care for patients with infectious diseases, including those affecting the bloodstream or soft tissue. Our surgical ICU team includes not only our surgeons but also physician assistants, all dedicated to your care and recovery.

Our surgeons are both nationally and internationally renowned. They’re leaders in their specialties and highly qualified to use the latest innovative technologies and minimally invasive procedures to ensure the best possible outcomes for their patients.

Because they care about the community, they choose to practice here to bring their vast experience to help transform the health of the Bronx.