Robert Goldstone, MD has been appointed Chief of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He joins Columbia from the Division of Gastrointestinal Surgical Oncology at Massachusetts General Hospital.
"I am excited to lead NYP/Columbia’s outstanding colorectal program," said Dr. Goldstone. “NYP/Columbia is an established pioneer in the field, so I am eager to expand upon the innovative work this group is known for."
Dr. Goldstone takes over from interim division chief Katherine Fischkoff, MD, who will continue in her roles as Chief of General Surgery and Executive Vice-Chair for Operations for the Department of Surgery.
“It gives me great pleasure to welcome Dr. Goldstone to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia,” said Emile Bacha, MD, Chair of the Department of Surgery. “Dr. Goldstone is an outstanding surgeon who has demonstrated remarkable skill and commitment to excellence. He is particularly known for his minimally invasive expertise and robotic surgery skills. I am confident the division is in good hands.”
Dr. Goldstone received his undergraduate degree from Duke University and his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York City. He completed his general surgery residency at Massachusetts General Hospital followed by a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery back at Mount Sinai.
Dr. Goldstone treats the full spectrum of benign and malignant colorectal and anorectal disease, with particular expertise in colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticular disease, rectal prolapse, and complex colorectal conditions. He specializes in advanced minimally invasive and robotic surgery and has a particular interest in approaches designed to improve recovery, preserve function, and minimize the impact of surgery. His expertise includes natural orifice specimen extraction (NOSE), transanal endoscopic microsurgery (TEM), and transanal minimally invasive surgery (TAMIS), as well as organ-preserving strategies for appropriately selected patients with rectal neoplasia. His clinical interests also focus on the treatment of perianal disease, including hemorrhoids, anal fissures, anal fistulas, anal dysplasia, and condyloma.
Dr. Goldstone completed a Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship and earned an American College of Surgeons Resident Research Scholarship to further his surgical research. He has authored more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and editorials. His research interests involve the clinical outcomes of surgical therapy for colorectal cancer and inflammatory bowel disease.
Columbia’s Division of Colorectal Surgery is a leading center for surgical excellence, offering unique capabilities in colorectal cancer care, inflammatory bowel disease, anal fistula treatment, ileoanal pouch surgery, and complex reoperative abdominal and pelvic surgery. Ranked among the world’s top colorectal programs by U.S. News & World Report, the division’s surgeons regularly deliver outstanding results, even for the most complex cases.
Dr. Goldstone can be scheduled for appointments now by calling 212-342-1155.
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