Dessislava Stefanova, MD

Stefanova, Dessislava, MD

Primary Location

Mount Sinai South Nassau
One Healthy Way
Oceanside, NY 11572
(516) 992-5626
(516) 665-9960

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Department

Surgery

Area(s) of Practice Specialty

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery

Hospital Employed

Yes

Medical School

Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center

Fellowship

Mount Sinai Health System

Board Certification

American Board of Surgery

Accepted Insurance

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Accepting New Patients

Yes

Biography

Dessislava Stefanova, MD is board certified in general surgery. Her areas of expertise include general surgery, minimally invasive surgery, and robotic surgery. She is also interested in the care of complex surgical patients, such as those with hernias, reflux, or obesity. Dr. Stefanova obtained her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA and completed a general surgery residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. She then completed an advanced GI MIS/bariatrics fellowship at Mount Sinai Health System.

In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Stefanova is actively involved in teaching and research and has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals. She is also a member of several professional organizations, including the American College of Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, and is bilingual in Bulgarian and English.

Clinical Focus

  • Bariatric Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Overweight/Obesity
  • Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Gastric Bypass
  • Lap Band
  • Lipoma
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Ventral Hernia
  • Umbilical Hernia
  • Hiatal Hernia