Our
office provides comprehensive care for women with gynecological
cancers. Our team is committed to treating patients with dignity,
respect, and genuine concern for their well being.
Benjamin M. Schwartz, MD, FACOG, FACS
Dr. Benjamin Schwartz is a specialist in
Gynecologic Oncology and Minimally Invasive Surgery. He is a Diplomate
of the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and a
Fellow in the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College
of Surgeons.
Dr.
Schwartz serves as Attending in Gynecologic Oncology at Good Samaritan
Hospital, Southside Hospital, North Shore University Hospital at
Plainview and Syosset, New Island Hospital, St. Charles Hospital,
Mather Hospital, Nassau University Medical Center, St. Catherine's of
Siena, and Brookhaven Hospital. After graduating from Dartmouth
College, he obtained his medical degree from the George Washington
University. He then completed his residency in Obstetrics and
Gynecology at The Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York City
and served as Administrative Chief Resident. During his residency, Dr.
Schwartz completed a Galloway Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology at
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, NY. He then
completed subspecialty training in a three year fellowship in
Gynecologic Oncology at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation in Cleveland,
Ohio.
Dr.
Schwartz currently serves as the Director of Gynecologic Oncology at
Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. A leader in the field of
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Oncology, he is a member of the American
Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists' Division of Gynecologic
Oncology. He is also certified as an "Advanced Laparoscopist" by the
Accreditation Council for Gynecologic Endoscopy. Dr. Schwartz is also a
leader in the field of chemotherapy for gynecological cancers and
served on the Medical Oncology Committee of the Gynecologic Oncology
Group, a national collaborative group that studies experimental
treatments for gynecological cancers.
Dr. Schwartz is a member of the following medical societies and organizations:
Society of Gynecologic Oncologists, Candidate Member
American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, Fellow
Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons
American Medical Association
American Society of Clinical Oncology
International Society of Gynecologic Oncology
Dr. Peter L. Kingan
Dr.
Peter L. Kingan is a New York State licensed psychologist in counseling
psychology. He is a registrant in the National Register of Health
Service Providers in Psychology, a certified group psychotherapist in
the National Registry of Certified Group Psychotherapists. He is a
member of the Suffolk County, New York State and American Psychological
associations.
Dr. Kingan
graduated with a BA in psychology from the University of Arkansas, and
a MA from University of West Florida and a PhD from University of
Houston. Prior to coming to New York, Dr. Kingan ran a residential
treatment center and was a staff member at a counseling center in
Texas. After completing his Doctoral internship an SUNY Stony Brook,
Dr. Kingan was a staff psychologist at Ithaca College. Since
establishing a private practice in Patchogue and Manhattan, Dr. Kingan
has worked with individuals, couples, groups and families. Concerns
have included drug and alcohol addiction; performing, visual and
literary artists with performance or productive concerns; individuals
facing HIV, AIDS, cancer, health issues and death; as well as clients
of all ages and diverse cultral backgrounds with anxiety, depression
and interpersonal issues.
Dr. Kingan has been hosting weekly group sessions for patients and their family at Island Oncology for the past serveral years.
Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca is a Board Certified Physician in Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.
After
receiving his BA in Human Biology at University at Albany, Dr. Vacirca
on to get his M.D. from St. Georges University School of Medicine. He
completed his Residency in Internal Medicine as well as his Fellowship
in Hematology and Oncology at University Hospital at Stony Brook, where
he was named Chief Fellow in his final year of training.
Dr. Vacirca has a faculty appointment of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at University Hospital at Stony Brook.
Along
with coauthoring numerous publications pertaining to
Hematology/Oncology, Dr. Vacirca is also involved in several Clinical
Research Trials as both Primary and Sub-Investigator.
Dr. Peter L. Kingan
Dr. Jeffrey Vacirca, MD
