Peconic Bay Medical Group's Medical & Surgical Specialists

Brett E. Ruffo, MD
Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Board-Certified and Fellowship-Trained

Dr. Ruffo is a fellowship-trained and dually board-certified surgeon in both general surgery and colorectal surgery. Skilled in minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Ruffo has been trained in use of the highly advanced da Vinci Robotic Surgical System, which offers leading-edge precision for treatment of life-threatening cancers of the colon and rectum.

Sara A. Cerrone, MD
Board-Certified, Internal Medicine

A fellowship trained Gastroenterologist with board certification in Internal Medicine, Dr. Cerrone was Valedictorian of her graduating class from Stony Brook University, where she was also captain of the University’s Division I softball team and a four-time Academic All-American.

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David Angelillo, DO
Orthopaedic Surgery and Sports Medicine

Dr. Angelillo is a dual board certified orthopaedic surgeon who provides comprehensive care for musculoskeletal injuries and conditions in patients of all ages.  He is an expert in arthroscopic surgery, as well as traumatic injuries including fractures and dislocations.  Fellowship-trained in orthopaedic surgery and sports medicine at NYU-Hospital for Joint Diseases in New York City, Dr. Angelillo offers his patients the advanced level of expertise demanded by professional athletes.

He was appointed to the NYS Athletic Commission Medical Advisory Board by Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which oversees professional boxing and mixed martial arts in New York.  He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.  A member of Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Orthopaedics Team, he maintains outpatient offices at easy-access locations in Manorville and Patchogue.

Christopher Blum, MD

Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center, Dr. Blum specializes in providing treatment for orthopedic injuries and other painful musculoskeletal conditions, with a focus on hip and knee replacements. A Magna Cum Laude graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Dr. Blum earned his MD at the SUNY Downstate College of Medicine and served his Orthopedic Surgery residency at Stony Brook University Medical Center.

A member of Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Orthopedics Team, Dr. Blum welcomes new patients for direct consultations or through referrals from Primary Care Physicians.  He is seeing patients at Northwell’s community-based multi-specialty practices in Shirley and Manorville. Waiting times for appointments are typically short, with same-day office and telehealth appointments often available. Every effort is made to accommodate patients' schedules. Medicare, Medicaid and most insurance plans are accepted.

Michael Ciminiello, MD
Specialist in Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement and Revision

A board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Ciminiello specializes in Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction including primary total hip and knee replacement as well as complex total hip and knee revision.

In treating patients with arthritic and other degenerative conditions of the hip and knee, the focus of Dr. Ciminiello’s joint replacement practice is to provide effective treatment to relieve pain and restore freedom of motion when nonoperative therapies no longer provide relief.

Mark G. Creighton, MD
Specialist in Sports Medicine and General Orthopedics

 With expertise in general orthopedics as well as sports medicine, Dr. Creighton helps his patients regain their optimum levels of pain-free mobility and capability. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, he received his MD from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, and completed a Fellowship in Sports Medicine at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Aspen CO. He has held faculty positions with the NYU Langone Medical Center/Hospital for Joint Diseases and the Stony Brook University Medical Center. 

In addition to sports medicine and general orthopedics, Dr. Creighton’s orthopedic specialties include arthroscopic surgery and advanced techniques to promote fracture healing. Active as a supporter, sponsor and volunteer with many youth sports activities on the East End, Dr. Creighton also served as a physician for the 2004 and 2018 U.S. Open Golf Championships at Shinnecock Hills.

Olivia DeMarco, PA-C

Michael Khalili, MD
Fellowship-Trained Specialist in Interventional Pain Management

Dr. Michael Khalili is a native of Long Island who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of complex chronic pain conditions. He completed his residency in Anesthesiology at Stony Brook University followed by fellowship training in Interventional Pain Management at the prestigious Columbia University.

Dr. Khalili is serving as an Assistant Professor at the Hofstra-Northwell Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine. He has multiple publications in basic and clinical sciences including journal articles, case reports and textbook chapters.

Today Dr. Khalili offers advanced treatment modalities to patients suffering from acute and chronic pain of the back, neck, shoulder, knee, and upper or lower extremities. Patients are offered a multidisciplinary approach to pain management with a focus on nonsurgical and minimally invasive techniques. Using leading-edge technology and evidence-based treatment modalities, he performs epidural injections, peripheral joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, sympathetic blocks, as well as neuromodulation for refractory chronic or cancer pain. Dr. Khalili successfully delivers personalized care with the goal of improving daily functioning and quality of life for his patients.

Vincent Jean-Claude Leone, MD
Spine & Pain Specialist

One of the region's leading spine surgeons, Dr. Leone specializes in advanced treatment for traumatic spine and cervical injuries, scoliosis, herniated discs and spinal stenosis, and neck and back pain.

Fellowship-trained in both Trauma Spine Surgery and Scoliosis Surgery, Dr. Leone has been an integral part of the spine surgery programs at Winthrop-University Hospital in Mineola, Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, and the North Shore University Hospitals in Syosset and Glen Cove.

Justin Liu, PA-C

Ayal Segal, MD

James Smagala, PA

James Smagala is a Certified Physician Assistant who graduated with a Master’s degree from Touro college. James, a lifelong Long Island native, is proud to join Dr. Angelillo in his orthopedic practice, having prior experience in the orthopedic office setting, and most recently at Peconic Bay Medical Center in the orthopedic surgery department, having assisted some of the most renowned surgeons in over 1,000 surgeries during that time.

Peter G. Sultan, MD
Specialist in General Orthopedics and Total Hip and Knee Joint Replacement

Dr. Sultan is one of Long Island's top hip and knee replacement surgeons.  He graduated with highest honors in biological sciences from Harvard University, was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical honor Society at Cornell University Medical College, and was fellowship-trained in hip and knee replacement surgery at Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital. A board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Sultan was selected as one of America's Top Surgeons by the Consumers Research Council of America.

Amar Vyas, DO

Dr. Vyas provides specialized care for athletes and active individuals of all ages. Utilizing a multidimensional approach, he focuses on providing individualized care to treat non-surgical sports related injuries and musculoskeletal conditions. He is skilled in ultrasound-guided procedures, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, diagnostic ultrasound, and concussion management.

Dr. Vyas completed Fellowship training in Sports Medicine at Northwell Health Plainview Hospital and is dual board certified in Sports Medicine and Family Medicine. As a graduate of the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, Dr. Vyas incorporates a comprehensive and broad understanding of the musculoskeletal system into treatment plans for non-surgical sports-related injuries as well as other painful musculoskeletal conditions resulting from activities of work, play, and daily life. He served as Chief Resident of Family Medicine during residency training at Peconic Bay Medical Center, Northwell Health, and continued his training in Primary Care Sports Medicine working with numerous top physicians within the field of Sports Medicine and Orthopedics throughout New York City and Long Island.

His sports coverage experiences include several local high school football teams, Farmingdale State College, NYC marathon, New York Riptide Lacrosse, and Rugby New York. He is an active member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM) and the American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine (AOASM) and has contributed as presenter for multiple national conferences.

A member of Peconic Bay Medical Center’s Orthopedics Team, he maintains outpatient offices at easy-access locations in Hampton Bays and Shirley. Every effort is made to accommodate patients with convenient appointment times, and availability of same-day office and telehealth visits.

Nazir Lone, MD

Board-certified and fellowship-trained in Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine, Dr. Lone specializes in treatment of patients with respiratory problems including: airways disorders such as asthma and COPD; inflammatory and non-inflammatory pulmonary conditions; pulmonary vascular and interstitial lung disease; and environmental, allergic and occupational lung diseases. His training includes advanced diagnostic techniques for various pulmonary diseases like endobronchial ultrasound-guided biopsies for lung cancers, ultrasound-guided pleural drainage procedures, pulmonary function testing and oxygen evaluations.

Dr. Lone is a Fellow of the American College of Chest Physicians (FCCP) and of the American College of Physicians (FACP). He graduated from medical school in India followed by an anesthesiology and critical care medicine residency from India. Later, he completed an Internal Medicine Residency from University of Missouri. He received his two fellowship trainings at the University of Missouri and Johns Hopkins University. He received his Masters of Public Health degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

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Kazi Hossain, DO

Sergey Kravchick, MD

Ragheed M. Saoud, MD
Fellowship-trained in urologic oncology and kidney/pancreas transplantation

Fellowship trained at the University of Chicago in urologic oncology and robotic and endoscopic urology, Dr. Saoud is also certified in Single Port robotic-assisted surgery using the daVinci robotic surgery system. His research and publications focus on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical treatments for conditions such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, testicular cancer, and ailments of the kidneys and renal system.

Dr. Saoud is fluent in English, Arabic and French. His interests include basketball, diving, travelling, skiing, and movie making.

Francesco Taormina, DO