Gary R. Gecelter, M.D., FACS, is Chairman of the Department of Surgery at St. Francis and oversees the Hospital`s growing non-cardiac surgical program, which includes advanced technology and minimally-invasive techniques in esophageal, pancreaticobiliary, colon, urological, ear, nose and throat and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gecelter served as Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System before joining St. Francis in 2008. Dr. Gecelter is a founding member of the Minimally Invasive Fellowship Council and a member of numerous national and international societies, including the Society of Surgical Oncology and Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. He is also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and has been invited to lecture throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Colombia.
Specialty
- Surgery, General
Hospital Affiliations
- St. Francis Hospital
- St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center
Education and Training
- Medical School, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2000
- Internship, Johannesburgh Hospital, Parktown 2193
- Internship, Johannesburgh Hospital, Parktown 2193
- Residency, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2000
- Fellowship, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg 2000
Addresses
- Primary LocationNew York Surgical Partners - East Hills2200 Northern Blvd, Ste 125East Hills, NY 11548Ph: (516) 627-5262Fax: (516) 627-0641Get Directions
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