Department of Surgery

The Department of Surgery is committed to the advancement of surgical sciences through the pursuit of excellence in patient care, surgery, and the preparation of future leaders of our discipline.

In addition to the high quality care we offer, the Department is also distinguished by achievements such as:

• Being one of only 24 U.S. transplant centers to have transplanted nearly 1,800 patients.
• Having approximately 1,000 patients on our transplant waiting list, more than any other New York program.

The Department of Surgery has the following subspecialties:

• Bariatrics Surgery 
• Breast Surgery
• General Surgery
• Pediatric Surgery
• Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
• Robotic/Minimally Invasive Surgery
• Transplant Surgery
• Vascular Surgery

Clinical Trials

The Department of Surgery at Montefiore is recognized internationally for its longstanding dedication to ongoing research and clinical trials.  Montefiore surgeons consistently surpass anticipated clinical trial outcomes and have a reputation for following strict IRB protocols.  With decades of collective experience in conducting a multitude of clinical trials, our investigators actively pursue answers for several disease processes.  Our multi-disciplinary teams continuously commit themselves toward exceeding evolving high standards for clinical research set by industry peers.

For more information, please contact the Principal Investigator (PI) listed or call the Clinical Trials Office at (718) 920-8884 or (718) 920-2221 and speak to Roger Swayze, RN.

Robert E. Michler, MD
Surgeon-in-Chief
Samuel I. Belkin Chair
Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery
Professor and Chairman, Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Department of Surgery
Montefiore Medical Center
3400 Bainbridge Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
Tel: (718) 920-4800