Edward Cussatti MD,FACS,FASMBS

Education

Dr. Cussatti is a board certified general and bariatric surgeon who completed his general surgery training at The Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT. He then went on to complete his specialty training in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.

In addition to extensive traditional laparoscopic techniques, Dr. Cussatti brings to the practice a wealth of experience in robotic surgery. He has helped pioneer new techniques in robotic surgery.

Accomplishments

Since 2002 Dr. Cussatti has been a leading general and bariatric surgeon while establishing one of the first Centers of Excellence in Bariatric Surgery on Long Island at Good Samaritan Hospital. He has served as the Medical center's Director of Bariatric Surgery since 2010. Dr. Cussatti has been at the forefront of surgical innovation being the first surgeon to perform a single incision robotic cholecystectomy on Long Island. As the leading bariatric surgeon at Good Samaritan Hospital, he has performed over 2,500 bariatric procedures including gastric bypasses, sleeve gastrectomies, lap-bands, and revisional operations. Dr. Cussatti has appeared nationally on The Today Show and locally on Channel 12, as well as on Spanish language radio on Long Island as an expert on the benefits of bariatric surgery. He is both English and Spanish speaking.

Meet Dr. Edward Cussatti

Insurances Accepted:

Cigna
1199
Aetna
Medicare
Blue Cross Blue Shield

GhI
HIP
United Healthcare
Oxford

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Everybody treated me like a king. The day of surgery, I was excited. The hospital couldn’t be any nicer. I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man. My recovery was awesome. I was out of bed that day. My wife and kids were my motivation on getting this surgery. They are my whole life. I’m happy I’m going to be around for them.

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

I had the gastric bypass. I am Type 2 Diabetic and I wanted to gain control of my sugar. I hit my goal weight in about 5 and half months and I feel fabulous. The procedure has completely changed my life for the better because it has empowered me as a middle aged woman that I can really do everything and anything that I want to do. I don't put an age on anything. I don't say I'm too old for something.

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

I knew if I didn't change something soon, I was going to be in a lot of trouble. The consultation process was a lot easier than I expected. I was met with open arms. I was treated like I was the only patient here. Not only did they answer all of my questions, they had questions for me to make sure I was the right candidate for the surgery. After surgery and that weight started dropping off, my life started changing for the better.

I feel like a completely different person.

I had the gastric sleeve procedure. The driving factor behind me getting this procedure was my health. I didn't feel good physically or mentally. I had joint pains, even standing was difficult sometimes. Emotionally, this surgery completely turned my life around. I have so much more confidence. So much more happiness. I feel like a completely different person. I feel stronger. I feel able to accomplish more.

Edward Cussatti MD,FACS,FASMBS

Education

Accomplishments

Meet Dr. Edward Cussatti

Thomas

Lost 145lbs

I went in for surgery. An hour later, I came out a new man.

Nicole

Lost 76lbs

I hit my goal weight ... and I feel fabulous

Robert

Lost 76lbs

I was tired of the way I looked. I was tired of the way I felt.

Samantha

Lost 92lbs

I feel like a completely different person.

Eileen

Lost 99lbs

It saved my life.