Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut

08/05/2025

Dr. Diego R. Camacho gets it 🙌

When he performed gastric bypass on Bronx couple Irma and Jaysha, he understood their real challenge: changing food traditions passed down through generations.

"To change that mentality, it's extremely hard when the habits come from the grandparents, to parents, to little kids. They think that the more we eat, the healthier we are.”

Culturally-informed healthcare matters.

08/04/2025

This World Lung Cancer Day, we're raising awareness on the importance of lung health and regular screening. Our world-renowned lung surgeon, Brendon M. Stiles, MD, specializes in minimally invasive techniques for lung cancer and leads a multidisciplinary care team with access to state-of-the-art clinical trials.

08/04/2025

Brendon Stiles, MD, Chief of Thoracic Surgery at Montefiore Einstein Comprehensive Cancer Center, addressed a contentious question at the World Conference on Lung Cancer: Can we convert "unresectable" tumors into surgical candidates?

"We are now seeing significant treatment effects and even complete killing of the tumors in about 20-25% of patients," says Dr. Stiles about neoadjuvant immunotherapy combined with chemotherapy.

07/29/2025

Summer's here and the heat is on! ☀️ Keep yourself feeling your best with these 5 simple health tips that'll help you beat the heat and stay energized all season long.

07/25/2025

Thank you for your kind words, Jackie! It was a pleasure to have you in our care.

07/22/2025

From ancient innovation to modern precision, the history of weight loss surgery might surprise you.

07/16/2025

Your lungs power every step, stretch and breath—let’s keep them strong 🫁

A few simple habits can go a long way in supporting long-term lung health.

07/11/2025

Since its opening in 2022, the Cardiac Surgery Program at White Plains Hospital, led by Dr. Robert E. Michler and Dr. William A. Jakobleff, Jr., has brought advanced cardiac care closer to home for residents of Westchester and Southern Connecticut.

Many heart patients from Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut have their surgeries at White Plains Hospital as part of this program, which has exceeded national standards in cardiac care

07/08/2025

Your heart does more for you in a single day than most of us realize. Show it some love with healthy habits and regular checkups—it’s earned it! ❤️️

07/04/2025

🎆Wishing you a joyful and healthy Independence Day! As we celebrate the holiday with family, friends and fireworks, we encourage everyone to enjoy the festivities safely and responsibly. 💙❤️🤍

06/20/2025

Distinguished by his minimally invasive surgical approach to pediatric and neonatal care, Alexander W. Peters, MD, MPH, provides comprehensive treatment for common conditions, rare congenital anomalies and childhood cancers using laparoscopy, thoracoscopy and robotic surgery techniques.

World-renowned surgeons providing advanced heart, cancer, and specialty care in Greenwich, CT. Led by Dr. Robert Michler. Call 203-SURGEON to schedule today.

06/19/2025

Today we acknowledge the resilience, struggle and triumph that Juneteenth represents, and recognize the ongoing journey toward equality and justice that continues today.