Surgery Center for Staten Island, NY
Since its founding, Richmond University Medical Center has been one of the premier healthcare providers in Staten Island. Today we continue that mission with a wide range of services, including surgery.
Surgical Services
The Department of Surgery at Richmond University Medical Center has a long tradition of providing superior surgical services for the community. At this premier institution, our team of surgeons performs comprehensive general and subspecialty surgery, including:
- Ambulatory & General
- Minimally Invasive
- Neurosurgery
- Oncology (Cancer)
- Orthopedic
- Pediatric
- Plastic Surgery & Reconstructive Surgery
- Podiatric
- Thoracic Surgery
- Trauma
- Urology, Lithotripsy & Urology Oncology
- Vascular
The department performs over 10,000 surgical procedures a year, in both an ambulatory and inpatient basis. The hospital serves Staten Island as a Level I Trauma Center, responding to over 1,000 traumas a year with excellent outcomes. The hospital also boasts 11 operating suites with the latest technology, including surgical towers, multidetector CT scans, and digital mammography screens.
Staff and Facilities
The Surgery Department is supported by an outstanding team of 22 board-certified anesthesiologists with specialties in both adult and pediatric anesthesia. We also provide an excellent pain management service, offering leading nonsurgical procedures as well as conventional surgical alternatives. Our 18 general and specialist physician assistants help ensure excellent care during patients’ surgical experiences at Richmond University Medical Center. Physician assistant specialties include critical care, which involves post surgical care, and subspecialty care, which includes neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery.
Richmond University Medical Center has a state-of-the-art cystoscopy suite for performing lithotripsy cases. We perform over 7,000 endoscopies every year and are now currently completing a new Ambulatory Services Project with six new endoscopy suites and new Pre-Admission Testing offices.
Pre-Admission Testing
In order to offer the best surgical care possible, the Richmond University Medical Center team performs a thorough evaluation of every patient. This can include allergy information, current medications, and family medical history. In some cases, blood tests and x-rays may also be performed. Patients should also be prepared to provide their insurance information to our staff.
To contact the department, call (718)-818-2420.
Fax: (718)-818-1252
Email: Tmineo@rumcsi.org
To find a surgeon, call the Physician Referral Line: (800)-422-8798
