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About Our Program
Obesity Defined
Who Is A Candidate?
Surgical Options
Insurance

Meet Our Physicians
Meet Our Staff

Contact Us

UPCOMING Weight Loss Surgery Meetings!

Information Meeting Dates

Support Group Meetings

Welcome to the Center for the Surgical Treatment of Obesity website of Staten Island University Hospital. This website has been designed to answer questions you may have pertaining to our Bariatric Surgery Program and introduce you to our staff. This website will provide information on the types, risks, and benefits of weight-loss surgery.

Business Hours:
Monday through Friday 9am-5pm (EST)
24-hour answering service
Always a doctor on-call to speak with you.

Toll Free: 866-285-8444
Phone: 718-226-1300

Meet Our Physician Staff - Click on picture for bio:


Gene Coppa, M.D.
Chairman, Department
of Surgery


Heather McMullen, M.D.
Associate Director


Jeffrey Nicastro, M.D.
Program Director

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