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GENERAL SURGERY
GENERAL SURGERY
- Breast
- Thyroid Parathyroid
- Small Bowel & Colon
- Gallbladder
- Tissue Biopsy
- Soft Tissue – lumps and bumps
- Anorectal

GASTROINTESTINAL
GASTROINTESTINAL
- Reflux/GERD
- Achalasia
- Endoscopy
- Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Spleen/Adrenal

WOUND CARE
WOUND CARE
- Diabetic Foot Ulcers
- Skin Graft
- Amputation

MINIMALLY INVASIVE
MINIMALLY INVASIVE
- Laparoscopic and Robotic
- Simple and Complex Hernia
- Small Bowel & Colon
- Spleen/Adrenal
- Gallbladder
- Weight Loss Surgery
A center of excellence
Comprehensive care right here.

Minimally invasive surgery

The best surgeons in WNY

Minimal wait times

World class technology

Compassionate team

Board Certified Surgeons

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Meet The Doctors
Dr. Michael Mitchell
Chief of Surgery
Dr. Mitchell is a clinical associate professor at the University of Buffalo School of Medicine and a member of the Erie County and New York State Medical Societies. Dr. Mitchell established a Vascular and Endovascular Surgery program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in 2005.
A general, vascular and laparascopic surgeon, Dr. Mitchell is a graduate of Cansius College and the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at SUNY Buffalo. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
To request an appointment, call 716-632-0006 or 282-0349
Or fill out our online appointment request form here.
Dr. Gurteshwar Rana
Surgeon
Dr. Gurteshwar Rana completed her residency in general surgery at the Providence Hospital/Michigan State University. She then went on to train in advanced gastrointestinal and minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Gurteshwar Rana completed medical school at the Ross University School of Medicine.
Dr. Dang Pham, MD
Surgeon
Dr Dang Pham, MD carried out his residency at Baystate Medical Center and Tufts University School of Medicine and later his internship at Vernon Regional Hospital, Vernon, France
Dr. Dang Pham, MD studied medicine at the University of Paris VI, Pierre et Marie Curie and the Broussais-Hotel Dieu Faculty of Medicine, Paris, France
Niagara Metabolic & Bariatric Services
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Dr. Mojdeh S. Kappus, M.D.
Surgeon
A former Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation fellow, Dr. Kappus completed post-graduate training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery. She has published several peer-reviewed research studies.
Dr. Kappus, who grew up in Newfane, is a graduate of Harvard College and the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. She completed both her internship and residency in general surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, N.Y., and subsequently completed an advanced surgery fellowship at Harvard Medical School/Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston.
General & Advanced
Our experts offer general and advanced surgery options for Stomach, Small intestine, Appendix, Colon, Gallbladder, Spleen, Pancreas, Liver, Thyroid and parathyroid, Adrenal glands, Skin and soft tissue
Minimally Invasive
Minimal scarring and smaller incisions
Less pain and blood loss
Fewer complications
Faster recovery
Reduced hospital stays
High patient satisfaction
Quicker return to normal activities
Robotic-Assisted Surgery
Memorial’s expert surgical team offers robotic surgery for benign and cancerous conditions in gynecology, urology, nephrology, colorectal, and bariatrics as well as for some abdominal and general surgeries
GASTROINTESTINAL
Our surgeons use minimally invasive surgery whenever possible for GI conditions, depending on each patient’s specific case. Specialized training in GERD (Gastroesophageal reflux disease)
Quick Appointments
We won’t make you wait. Most new patients get to see the doctor within 10 days. We will work with you to get your procedure scheduled in a timely manner.
Highly Recommended
Our doctors come highly recommended by patients and peers. Your care and a successful outcome is our only mission.
Convenience
The surgical team offices are adjacent to the hospital which will allow you to get all your labs and preop work done quickly.




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621 10th Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14302
716-278-4402