Kimlyn Charmaine Long MD

Basem Nady Azab, MD, is the director of surgical oncology at Staten Island University Hospital’s Florina Cancer Center at Northwell, one of the largest cancer programs in the New York metropolitan area. He’s the first and only doctor in the country who is triple board-certified by the American Board of Surgery, American Board of Medicine and American Board of Surgical Oncology. “My father was a firefighter, and I developed the same passion for helping others,” Dr. Azab explains. “That’s why I became a doctor and chose a career path where I could really make a difference.” Prior to joining Northwell, Dr. Azab completed his internal medicine and surgical residency at Staten Island University Hospital, where he received the honorary Humanistic Award for exceptional patient care. He continued his training in a two-year surgical oncology fellowship at Jackson Memorial Hospital. Dr. Azab's areas of focus include complex procedures and minimally invasive laparoscopic and robotic surgery to treat a wide range of cancers. Under his leadership, the Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC) Program was created at Staten Island University Hospital, the first of its kind in Richmond County. It offers state-of-the-art therapies for patients with advanced abdominal cancer, pairing the latest treatments and surgical techniques—like vascular reconstruction with Whipple surgery—to deliver the best results. Compassion and accessibility are also important to Dr. Azab. “Most of my patients have my personal cell phone number,” he says. “They’re very much involved in the treatment discussion, and we work together to find the best path forward.” As assistant professor at Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Azab trains the next generation of surgical oncologists. His work has been featured in nearly 50 publications, he has spoken at several international and national oncology meetings, and he’s a member of numerous professional societies, including the American College of Surgeons. Outside of his professional duties, Dr. Azab is a master chess player. “It's a game of strategy, much like the job of a surgeon,” he explains. “You must avoid decision fatigue and be on your toes, which is critical in the operating room.” For Dr. Azab, the gift he’s able to give patients is the most rewarding: “It is gratifying to know that I play a part in helping my patients not only live, but also enjoy life moving forward,” he says.

Marilyn Ng, MD, MSc, is a board-certified Plastic and Reconstructive surgeon. She performs a broad range of plastic surgery and has special interests in reconstructive microsurgery, breast reconstruction, breast aesthetic and body contouring surgery. She completed her combined Bachelors and Master s degrees in Kinesiology & Applied Physiology at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Dr. Ng earned her Medical Degree from New York Medical College at Valhalla, NY. After graduating from her General Surgery residency at State University of New York at Downstate and Kings County Hospital Center in Brooklyn, Dr. Ng then completed her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at Summa Health Systems in Akron, OH. Having trained in the full breath of plastics, aesthetic, and reconstructive surgery, she further honed her skills at Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, where she completed an advanced fellowship in reconstructive microsurgery. Dr. Ng collaborates and works closely with other specialists to provide personalized surgical treatment. She is a member of the Katz Institute for Women s Health, and she is proud to be a vital breast reconstruction partner at the Florina Rusi Marke Comprehensive Breast Center. In addition to treating patients, Dr. Ng is active in resident surgical education as an Assistant Professor in the Division of Plastic and finds time to mentor to college students interested in surgery. Dr. Ng received her certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery. She is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons as well as a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and American Society for Reconstructive Microsurgery. Dr. Ng enjoys working with all of her patients to achieve their goals with compassion and up-to-date care.