A personal account from Thomas Davenport, MD Punkaj was just like any other 10-year-old boy in India. He liked to play with his friends, and he went to school. He particularly enjoyed a good cup of tea. One day as he went to prepare his cup of tea, the crude stove he was using to… Continue Reading
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
By Michael Dobryansky, MD, FACS Plastic surgery involves many choices. The first and most important is selecting a surgeon you can trust. Asking questions and providing information to your doctor will improve your care and outcome. Talking with your doctor builds trust and leads to better results, safety, and satisfaction. If you find a doctor… Continue Reading
With a combined expertise of over 250 years, the surgeons of Long Island Plastic Surgical Group, PC cover every safe and effective plastic surgical option available today. From rhinoplasty (nose jobs) to breast augmentation, from facial implants to cancer reconstruction, from ear pinning for kids to mommy makeovers – the collective expertise of LIPSG, the… Continue Reading
by Frederick N. Lukash, MD, FACS, FAAP A recent viral story on the Internet told the all too familiar tale of 10-year old Nadia Ilse who was the constant brunt of school bullies. Nadia was called “Dumbo” by kids in her school because of her prominent ears. I’ve been hearing that exact complaint from kids… Continue Reading
Food and Fitness Tips from Dr. Frederick N. Lukash. If you’re like the majority of folks at the turn of the year, you’ve made a list of resolutions and commitments you hope to make good on in 2015. Even corporations like Time Warner Cable are getting in on the act, declaring this month “Fit Kid… Continue Reading
Vincent Robert DiGregorio September 18, 1942 – February 9, 2015 A Celebration of Vincent’s life Saturday, February 28, 2015 at 1:00pm at the Cathedral of the Incarnation Garden City, New York Vincent DiGregorio, MD, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 9th, while on a sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. His wife Jennifer Ruys was… Continue Reading
February 9, 2015 – The LIPSG family is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Vincent R. DiGregorio, MD, FACS. Dr. DiGregorio was a tremendous force in the medical community and will be greatly missed. At this time, our thoughts are with his family and loved ones. Updates on services to come. Continue Reading
