Sergey Zhitnikov, M.D., FACS

Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

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610-619-8450
  • CHMG Provider
  • PPGPA Member
  • Accepting New Patients

  • Sergey Zhitnikov speaks Russian and Ukrainian.

  • Age Group

    Teenagers, Adults

    Services

    Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Robotic Surgery

    Conditions

    Morbid Obesity, Gallstones, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Biliary Diseases, Obesity

    Procedures

    da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Hernia Repair, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery

    Special Interests

    Weight Management

    Approach to Patient Care

    I believe every person has a right to equitable, ethical, accessible quality health care that promotes healing and health. My philosophy is to provide health care that respects human dignity, individuality and diversity among groups.

    Additional Procedures

    • Laparoscopic and robotic gastric bypass
    • Laparoscopic and robotic sleeve gastrectomy
    • Laparoscopic gastric band placement
    • Laparoscopic and robotic hiatal hernia repair with or without fundoplication
    • Laparoscopic and robotic incisional and inguinal hernia repair
    • Laparoscopic and open resections of stomach, small and large bowel
    • Laparoscopic and open operations for treatment of disease of the gallbladder and extrahepatic biliary tree
    • Laparoscopic and open repair of abdominal wall hernias
    • Biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal (BPD-DS)

  • Board Certification

    Surgery  

    Medical School

    Odessa State Medical University, Odessa, Ukraine

    M.D.

    Fellowship

    Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York

    Residency

    Westchester Medical Center, Valhalla, New York

    Department of Surgery

    Teaching or Professional Positions

    • Instructor of Surgery at St. Vincent's Medical Center/New York Medical College, 2006 - 2009
    • Director, Robotic Surgery

    Professional Memberships

    • Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
    • American College of Surgeons

    Honors and Awards

    • Graduated Medical School, Summa Cum Laude, 1983
    • The Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Resident Achievement Award, 2003

  • General surgeon in medical mission to Nibale, Vganda: February 9-17, 2012. 

Locations

Zhitnikov has admitting privileges at Crozer-Chester Medical Center, Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Springfield Hospital, and Taylor Hospital.

Center for Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery

1 Medical Center Blvd. POB II, Suite 220 Upland, PA 19013
610-619-8450
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