Congratulations to this week’s designees.
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CarePoint Health – Christ Hospital in Jersey City, New Jersey Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology
Surgeon of Excellence:
- Rakhee Patel, MD
East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
Surgeon of Excellence:
- Njideka C. Obiekwe, MD
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Njideka C. Obiekwe, MD has recently achieved SRC accreditation as a Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery. With a focus on gynecological procedures, Dr. Obiekwe brings her expertise in robotic surgery to Alabama residents where she practices at East Alabama Medical Center and Premier OB/GYN in Opelika, Alabama.
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream in Valley Stream, New York Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery and Robotic Surgery since 2020
Surgeons of Excellence in Hernia and Robotic Surgery:
- Douglas K. Held, MD, FACS
- Gainosuke Sugiyama, MD, FACS
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