Dr. Frederick Lukash‘s middle daughter, Abigail, is a kindergarten teacher on Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Every year, for the past six years, Dr. Lukash goes to the school to carve a pumpkin with Abigail’s class. On Wednesday, all 16 children prepared for the big surgery by putting on a surgical cap, rubber gloves, and a mask, just like… Continue Reading
This amazing story was written by a woman whose mother and sister were diagnosed with breast cancer within a year and a half. Natalie Coloprisco writes “My family’s story goes to show that information may be the most important weapon in the fight against cancer. A normal woman goes for her first mammogram at the… Continue Reading
One of Dr. Barry K. Douglas’ original drawings is once again being featured on the cover of the Northeastern Society of Plastic Surgeons regional conference journal for the thirteenth year. Dr. Douglas’ artwork in previous years have included locations such as Boston, Florida, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Bermuda and others. He has used an array of… Continue Reading
LIPSG is proud to announce that Dr. Rachel A. Ruotolo is one of the healthcare professionals who was honored at the inaugural Southside Hospital Heroes Night held on Friday, September 30th. The event was hosted by Southside Hospital at the Southward Ho Country Club in Bay Shore. The evening was a celebration of the “everyday” heroes who… Continue Reading
Last month the Second Annual Dr. Vincent DiGregorio Memorial Golf Outing was held at Gardiner’s Bay Country Club. On September 16th, family, friends, staff, and colleagues gathered in his memory on this Shelter Island golf course that was near and dear to his heart. After the tournament, attendees gathered for dinner where Dr. Barry Douglas unveiled a tribute… Continue Reading
Desiree is a breast cancer survivor, and a patient of Dr. Michael Dobryansky. For breast cancer awareness month, her company, NBTY Inc, shared her story to inspire others and to express their pride in her strength and positivity. Desiree is an advocate for yearly mammograms, and shares her story in the hopes that it will… Continue Reading
LIPSG kicked off breast cancer awareness month on Friday, when Dr. Thomas Davenport spoke at the 1st Annual Winthrop Breast Health Symposium. This Continuing Medical Education Seminar is meant to produce information to improve the knowledge base of caregivers, and improve the care outcomes of patients. Dr. Davenport presented on the topic of Medical and Surgical… Continue Reading
