Emergency General Surgery
Patients throughout New York City and the region entrust Weill Cornell Medicine for urgent surgical problems because our surgeons are highly qualified, trained and nationally recognized as being leaders in the field.
Our team of specialized surgeons are highly skilled at performing all types of emergency general surgeries, including complex surgeries, rapidly. In addition, we provide minimally invasive options for many of the surgeries.
Expert, Immediate Surgical Care Available to All
Our trauma surgery experts are always ready to help those in need with compassionate, expert care. We provide emergent surgical care for everyone, regardless of insurance.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our team gained the reputation as experts in caring for the most critically ill patients. We continue to adapt to provide the highest level of care for all trauma or emergent situations.
We have the largest private EMS (emergency medical service) in the region, providing emergency response through the 911 system. Our patients can access our full-service Emergency Departments throughout Manhattan.
Conditions We Care For
Our team is prepared to provide immediate, highly skilled care for every urgent case. Our two Manhattan locations include the most advanced technology and equipment to evaluate, treat and support healthy recovery.
Our team commonly treats severe abdominal pain, appendicitis, cholecystitis, intestinal perforation, intestinal obstruction, abscess, intestinal ischemia, hernias<https://weillcornell.org/center-for-hernia-and-gallbladder-surgery> or internal bleeding. Robotic surgery is an excellent option for many people in need of these types of surgical procedure. Although robots can be used when performing certain traditional open surgeries, they’re much more common with minimally invasive procedures (ones that require smaller incisions).
In many cases, using robots enables surgeons to perform procedures using minimally invasive techniques, which offer the following benefits:
- Decreased pain
- Reduced risk of complications
- Shortened recovery time
- Less scarring
Even with these benefits, robot-assisted surgery can still carry the risk of infection and other complications. Your physician will be able to provide you with further information about the risks associated with the specific procedure you’re having performed.
Request an Appointment
To request an appointment, please fill out our form. Our staff will help you find the physician who best fits your individual medical needs.
