General Surgery Team & Locations
Our surgeons partner with you to choose the right operation or treatment we plan for your specific case. We have experience operating on even the most seriously ill patients with excellent outcomes.
Our Team
General Surgeons
Our primary team of general surgeons sees patients in Washington Heights, Northern Manhattan, and virtually through our virtual visits platform.
Katherine Fischkoff, MD | Division Chief
Dr. Fischkoff earned her medical degree from George Washington University and went on to receive specialized training at NYU, Cornell and Memorial-Sloan Kettering before joining the team at Columbia.
Spencer E. Amory, MD, FACS
Dr. Amory developed techniques in laparoscopic cholecystectomy that enabled his group to have the lowest open cholecystectomy rates in the state. In addition, he has earned a reputation for his diagnostic acumen in complex surgical problems and for highly individualized and personalized care.
Tracey Arnell, MD
Dr. Arnell is a well-recognized leader in her field, both for her work with patients and as a dedicated teacher and mentor to doctors-in-training.
Ana Berlin, MD, MPH, FACS
Dr. Berlin is a dual trained general surgeon and palliative care physician who thrives on the diagnostic, therapeutic, and ethical dilemmas that so commonly accompany urgent, emergent, and high-stakes surgical problems. Her interest in prognostication, communication, and decision making in the surgical setting has driven her to forge a unique path at the intersection of surgery and palliative care.
Katherine Hopkins, MD
Dr. Katherine Hopkins earned her medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and went on to complete her fellowship in hernia repair and abdominal wall reconstruction at Columbia University Medical Center. She is committed to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to her patients.
Subhash Krishnamoorthy, MD
Dr. Krishnamoorthy is a dual trained physician in general surgery and critical care medicine. His focus is centered on providing surgical solutions to acutely and critically ill patients. This extends from acute care surgery and surgical critical care to extracorporeal membrane oxygenation in respiratory and cardiac failure. He is passionate about patient-centered medicine, medical education, and collaborative initiatives to improve the quality of care.
Amanda Powers, MD
Dr. Powers has practiced at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center since 2006, when she completed her general surgery residency. With training in laparoscopic surgery and critical care, Dr. Powers forged an innovative path allowing her to integrate the ICU into the acute care model.
Westchester General Surgery Team
Our Westchester team of general surgeons sees patients at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester in Bronxville, New York.
- Miguel Silva, MD, FACS | Director, Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
- Makram Gedeon, MD
- Arpan Goel, MD
- Kurun Oberoi, MD
Learn more about Columbia’s surgical services at NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester.
General Surgery Abdominal Wall Team
To reach our abdominal wall surgeons, please contact (212) 305-5947.
- Yuri W. Novitsky, MD | Director, Columbia Hernia Center
- Dina Podolsky, MD | Co-Director, Columbia Hernia Center
- Philip George, MD
- Alex Addo, MD
Our Locations
Our primary location is in Washington Heights, where we have a long history of serving the local community. All of our locations are easily accessible through public transportation or car, and we also offer online virtual visits for your convenience.
Manhattan
The General Surgery Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center
161 Fort Washington Avenue
New York, NY 10032
Phone: (212) 342-1734
Fax: (212) 932-5425
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The General Surgery Center at the Allen Hospital
5141 Broadway, Suite 3-SE-178
New York, NY 10034
Phone: (212) 342-1734
Fax: (212) 932-5425
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Westchester
NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Ave
White Plains, NY 10604
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Center for Advanced Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Westchester
1 Pondfield Road
Bronxville, NY 10708
Phone: (914) 787-4000
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This location is managed by our Westchester Team.
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