Diana is an actual Dr.STITCH patient. In April of last year, Diana fell while rehearsing a ballet routine on a wooden staircase. She received eight stitches from Dr. DiGregorio. Diana and her family bonded with Dr. DiGregorio with every appointment. It was Dr. DiGregorio who recommended Diana for the Dr.STITCH campaign, he even jumped in… Continue Reading
by Dr. Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP People talk about summer as being the “take off” season. You “take off” your heavy winter clothes, revealing a (hopefully) fit body ready for the outdoor pleasures of warm weather, sports and sun. But for kids and families dealing with childhood obesity, that happy “big reveal” can… Continue Reading
Joey was running in the house and hit his head on the corner of a coffee table. He was rushed to a local hospital where he was met by LIPSG surgeon Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo. He received stitches in the E.R. Here is Joey on May 3rd, just 5 days after the incident. Joey 10 days… Continue Reading
Spotlight on LIPSG Nurses – Thank you for all you do! Teresa Barroca, RN, MSN, is the Director of Nursing at Long Island Plastic Surgical Group. While it is unique for a medical practice to have a Director of Nursing, LIPSG physicians openly support the professional development of nursing. Here at the practice, it is Teresa’s… Continue Reading
