Surgical Services at Memorial
General Surgery
Exceptionally Talented Surgeons, Exceptionally Close
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A center of excellence
Comprehensive care right here.
Minimally invasive surgery
The best surgeons in WNY
Minimal wait times
Cutting Edge Technology
Compassionate team
Board Certified Surgeons
Accredited and Recognized
Patient first philosophy
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BOARD CERTIFIED SURGEONS
Experienced and recognized
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.
Mojdeh S. Kappus, M.D.
Chief of Bariatrics, General Surgeon
A former Sarnoff Cardiovascular Research Foundation fellow, Dr. Kappus completed post-graduate training in laparoscopic and robotic surgery.
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.
Peter Muscarella II, MD
Surgeon
Dr. Muscarella participated in a two-year pancreatic cancer research fellowship during his residency training at The Ohio State University where he subsequently served as an Associate Professor of Surgery.
Dr. Muscarella graduated from the University of Rochester with a degree in Microbiology prior to receiving his medical degree from New York Medical College.
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.
Dr Mitchell performed a Carotid Artery cleaning on my Right side. Went great! Still experiencing some minor "side effects" to be expected. Will have him do the left side when he deems the proper time. Would totally recommend!
Sandy Decz
Patient
Dr. Mitchell was going to take my appendix and found some unexpected issues which also had to be removed and he was excellent, all the raving about him by the hospital staff was not let down, he has an excellent bedside manner and wants hIs patients to be as comfortable as possible he took great care of my surgery and making me feel comfortable with everything that’s was going on and what happened as I was terrified it being my fist surgery. Would absolutely recommend him.
Lisa Schramm
Patient
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