World-eminent surgeons caring for you, their neighbors
Led by internationally acclaimed New York City heart surgeon and longtime Greenwich resident Robert Michler, MD, Specialty Surgeons of Connecticut are true experts – a highly experienced, multidisciplinary healthcare team who live in Connecticut. From the most challenging cases to minor surgeries caring for your every surgical need, we draw on our high-volume experience and the most advanced technology to provide you exceptional care every day.
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Our Team
Robert E. Michler, MD
Robert Michler, MD, is an internationally renowned heart surgeon who specializes in complex heart surgery, aortic and mitral valve repair, and management of the failing heart. He is a frequent contributor to the finest medical journals, including the New England Journal of Medicine, and he has long been an NIH-funded investigator.
Robert E. Michler, MD
Robert Michler, MD is an internationally acclaimed heart surgeon who specializes in complex heart surgery, aortic and mitral valve repair, and management of the failing heart. He has lived in Greenwich, CT for over 30 years.
Dr. Michler has focused his career on the development of new knowledge and surgical techniques for the treatment of complex heart disease. Dr. Michler lectures extensively, both nationally and abroad, is a regular expert opinion author and has provided regular commentary to NBC Nightly News, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. Dr. Michler is a frequent contributor to the finest medical journals including The New England Journal of Medicine and he has long been an NIH-funded investigator.
Dr. Michler has been named a “Mitral Valve Repair Reference Surgeon” by the American Heart Association and the Mitral Foundation for the quality of his mitral valve surgery. This commendation is held by only a handful of U.S. heart surgeons.
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Maureen P. McEvoy, MD
Maureen P. McEvoy, MD
Raised in Connecticut and a resident of New Canaan, Maureen P. McEvoy, MD, provides comprehensive breast surgery care using minimally invasive and oncoplastic techniques to achieve cosmetically optimal outcomes. She focuses on minimizing surgery and maximizing patient care, offering surveillance for those with a high risk of breast cancer, performing lumpectomies, mastectomies and nipple-sparing mastectomies, and practicing de-escalation of axillary surgery.
A graduate of Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Dr. McEvoy completed a two-year clinical research fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center followed by a breast surgical oncology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard’s teaching hospital.
Dr. McEvoy has served on national committees and written national guidelines on ways to decrease lymphedema through smarter axillary surgery. She has presented her work on breast cancer nationally and has received awards at national conferences.
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Oren M. Tepper, MD
Oren M. Tepper, MD
From cosmetic procedures to craniofacial reconstruction to pediatric craniofacial and plastic surgery, Oren Tepper, MD, provides care that balances traditional aesthetic concepts with modern technology and minimally invasive techniques. A pioneer in stem cell therapy and 3D surgical innovation, his advances have revolutionized patient care and earned international recognition.
After graduating among the top of his class at the New York University School of Medicine, Dr. Tepper trained at the renowned Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, completing his plastic surgery residency as well as fellowships in craniofacial reconstruction and pediatric plastic surgery.
Dr. Tepper lives in Greenwich, provides specialized care from Manhattan to Connecticut and consults worldwide. He is acclaimed for his role in the separation of conjoined twins Jadon and Anias McDonald, performing similar surgeries twice more in Brazil.
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Dominique M. Jan, MD
Dominique M. Jan, MD
Dominique M. Jan, MD, is an accomplished, internationally trained pediatric surgeon with specialization in the gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary disease and biliary atresia, tumors in children, and management of organ failure, providing expert care with excellent outcomes.
After receiving his medical education at Pierre and Marie Curie University in Paris, he completed his internship and residency in general surgery with special training in pediatric surgery at the Assistance publique–Hôpitaux de Paris. He fulfilled fellowship training in pediatric surgery at the Hôpital Necker–Enfants Malades in Paris and is board certified by the French boards for general surgery and pediatric surgery.
A pioneer in intestinal transplant, Dr. Jan has published and presented more than 100 articles in the areas of pediatric transplantation of the small bowel, liver and kidney. He is a member of numerous leading international professional societies and has provided his skills internationally in mobile health from Africa to the Middle East, working with United Surgeons for Children.
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Steven H. Borenstein, MD
Steven H. Borenstein, MD
Steven H. Borenstein MD, specializes in surgical oncology, minimally invasive surgery and neonatal surgery.
After earning his Bachelor of Science at McGill University, Dr. Borenstein pursued his medical education at Dalhousie University. He completed his residency in general surgery at the University of Toronto, during which he was engaged in research on neonatal models of transplantation tolerance and received his PhD with the University of Toronto’s Institute of Medical Science. Dr. Borenstein continued his clinical training with the University of Toronto and completed a fellowship in pediatric general surgery at The Hospital for Sick Children.
Dr. Borenstein has been a co-author on many peer-reviewed articles exploring a variety of problems in pediatric surgery such as malrotation, Hirschsprung’s disease and intussusception. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
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William A. Jakobleff, Jr., MD
William A. Jakobleff, Jr., MD
Renowned heart surgeon William A. Jakobleff, Jr., MD, performs coronary artery bypass grafting and complex heart surgery. He specializes in heart failure management and treatment of disease of the aortic and mitral valves.
A graduate of Fordham University, Dr. Jakobleff earned his medical education at American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy, St. Maarten. He completed his residency at Morristown Memorial Hospital and fellowships in cardiothoracic surgery and minimally invasive cardiac surgery at Montefiore Medical Center.
Dr. Jakobleff is published on a wide range of topics in cardiothoracic surgery. He received recognition as Outstanding Laparoendoscopic Surgeon by the Society of Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American Association of Thoracic Surgery, and is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
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W. Scott Melvin, MD
W. Scott Melvin, MD
An expert clinician, W. Scott Melvin, MD, provides the full range of general surgery care, including treatment of gastrointestinal disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), esophagus and swallowing disease, stomach cancer and disorders, cancers of the gastrointestinal tract, gallstones and more.
A graduate of the Medical College of Ohio, Dr. Melvin completed his general surgery residency at the University of Maryland and his gastrointestinal surgery fellowship with The Ohio State University. He is an innovator in the clinical care of gastrointestinal esophageal reflux, authoring more than 120 peer-reviewed articles and 20 book chapters, and commonly invited to give lectures in national and international settings on treatment of esophageal disease.
Throughout his career, he has taken on leadership positions in multiple national and international surgical organizations. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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Diego R. Camacho, MD
Diego R. Camacho, MD
Diego R. Camacho, MD, is an expert in advanced laparoscopic procedures for general surgery, bariatric surgery, hernia treatments and gastric acid reflux disease (GERD).
Dr. Camacho completed his general surgery residency at The Ohio State University Medical Center and completed his fellowship in minimally invasive surgery at Baylor College of Medicine. He has shared his expertise in minimally invasive procedures through books, peer-reviewed articles and more than 60 international presentations.
He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and an active member in several professional societies. In 2019, he was recognized by the Fairfield County Doctors of Distinction for his international work. He was recognized by the Latin American Federation of Surgery FELAC as the most accomplished Latino surgeon in the United States. Dr. Camacho is fluent in Spanish and has been a Greenwich resident since 2008.
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Anibal O. Puente, MD
Anibal O. Puente, MD
With expertise in minimally invasive surgery, Anibal O. Puente, MD, is an accomplished surgeon providing the full spectrum of general surgery services from common surgeries to complex surgical oncology.
After completing his medical degree at University of Rosario School of Medicine in Argentina, Dr. Puente completed his general surgery residency with Cabrini Medical Center at Mount Sinai School of Medicine.
Dr. Puente has been lauded for his skills, with honors including the “Peer to Peer” Excellence in Medicine award and recognition as Outstanding Laparoscopic Resident by the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, past president of Bronx County Medical Society, and a member of several professional societies including the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Puente is fluent in Spanish and Italian, and has been a resident of Greenwich for more than two decades.
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Evan C. Lipsitz, MD
Evan C. Lipsitz, MD
Evan C. Lipsitz, MD, provides expert care for the full range of vascular concerns, including aortic aneurysm repair, aortic dissection, carotid artery disease and stroke prevention, limb salvage and treatment of arterial diseases in the legs as well as varicose veins. He has particular expertise in endovascular and open treatments for aneurysms and peripheral arterial disease.
A medical graduate of Columbia University, Dr. Lipsitz completed his general surgery residency at the Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center with a research fellowship in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) therapy, for which he received the Blakemore Prize for Outstanding Surgical Research. He completed his vascular surgery fellowship at Einstein.
Dr. Lipsitz is active in research and innovation. He has published more than 110 papers in scientific journals and over 40 book chapters. His research in peripheral vascular disease helped popularize the minimally invasive technique of subintimal angioplasty in the U.S.
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