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Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD
General Surgery* Age 67
Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY.
(631) 376-6185
Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD
4.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

General Surgery* Age 67
West Islip, NY
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY.
(631) 376-6185

About Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD

Dr. La Mendola graduated from Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at New York University Grossman School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is a General Surgeon in West Islip, NY and has 41 years experience. Dr. La Mendola currently practices at Suffolk Pediatric Associates P.C. and is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Dr. La Mendola's office accepts new patients. Dr. La Mendola is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aortic Stenosis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Stenosis
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Aortic Valve Surgery
Aortic Valve Disease
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement/Implantation (TAVR/TAVI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Systolic Heart Failure
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Aortic Repair
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Mitral Valve Surgery
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Atrial Fibrillation
Aortic Arch Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm of Heart
Aneurysm of Sinus of Valsalva
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Atrial Septal Defect
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Heart Tumors
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiomyopathy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Coarctation of the Aorta
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Endocarditis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Male Breast Cancer
Mediastinal Tumors
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Noninfective Endocarditis
Nonrheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aneurysm
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Subacute Endocarditis
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Typical Atrial Flutter
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Aneurysm Repair
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Atherectomy
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Heart Valvuloplasty of Mitral Valve Without Replacement
Hernia Repair
Impella Device
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Insertion of Epicardial Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Bicuspidization
Mitral Valve Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Pulmonary Thrombectomy
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Wound Repair

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

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General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1986
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1992
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher La Mendola, MD Practices

  • Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

    1000 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY

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