What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.87
Average wait time
4.70
Bedside manner
5.00
“From my first call with office staff they made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions including questions like how do you feel the Dr. is with his level of expertise and they were quick to say how amazing he was and level of doctor which was top notch doctor since he is a fellow and heads the department at prestigious local hospital. This put me at ease and could care less about anything else since my goal is to get fixed and recover quickly and stay healthy !!! ”
Jorge E.October 11, 2025
“I recommend. Simple. Excellent doctor! Excellent staff! Explained my procedure clearly and with precision.”
Alyssa S.December 4, 2024
About Dr. Hesham Atwa
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Dr. Hesham Atwa is the senior surgeon at Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors with more than 20 years of experience in Advanced Laparoscopic, Open and Bariatric Surgery. After completing medical school in the top ten percent of his class and his internship year, Dr. Atwa received both the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the Outstanding Resident in Surgery during his final year of residency.
Dr. Atwa is a skilled surgeon known for his caring and compassionate bedside manner, garnishing awards as Top Surgeon and the Most Compassionate Doctor awards (2011 – 2017) and recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt award from John T. Mather and St. Charles Hospitals in 2018. He is board certified in general surgery with a mini-fellowship in bariatric surgery. He currently is Chief of Surgery and member at large of the medical board at Mather Hospital / Northwell Health and Director / Chief of Surgery, Director of Robotic Surgery and member of the medical board at St. Charles Hospitals, Port Jefferson, NY./ Chief of Surgery of St. Catherine of Siena Medical Center , Smithtown, NY. In addition, Dr. Atwa has received the Focused Practice Designation for Bariatric Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.
Dr. Atwa was among a handful of residents nationwide to be selected to participate in a Minimally Invasive Fellowship Program in Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery under Dr. Phillip L. Leggett (considered a pioneer of laparoscopic surgery worldwide) at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, TX. During his Fellow training, Dr. Atwa wrote an article together with Dr. Leggett on advanced surgical procedures which was accepted for publication in the prestigious Journal of Surgical Endoscopy. In 2001, Dr. Atwa began his practice in the Port Jefferson area where he became the first fellowship trained laparoscopic surgeon in the community hospital setting.
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Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Groin hernia surgery
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Upper GI endoscopy
Bariatric surgery
Surgery on the esophagus, stomach, or upper small intestine
Acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation
Groin hernia surgery
Abdominal hernia repair surgery
Upper GI endoscopy
Bariatric surgery
Office location
Dr. Hesham Atwa, MD also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Mather Hospital
Board certifications
- American Board of Surgery
Education and training
- Medical School - Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
- University of Texas, Fellowship in Laparoscopic and Bariatric Surgery
Professional memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Awards and publications
- Dr. Atwa received both the Resident Achievement Award from the Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons and the Outstanding Resident in Surgery during his final year of residency.
- Dr. Atwa received Top Surgeon and the Most Compassionate Doctor awards (2011 – 2017)
- Dr. Atwa is a recipient of the Theodore Roosevelt award from John T. Mather and St. Charles Hospitals in 2018.
Languages spoken
- English
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1841286788
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.87
Wait time
4.70
Bedside manner
5.00
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I recommend. Simple. Excellent doctor! Excellent staff! Explained my procedure clearly and with precision.
December 4, 2024Alyssa S.Verified patient
Dr was friendly. Office staff were helpful! Everything went as good as possible!
I would recommend Dr Atwa
July 28, 2023Andrew S.Verified patient
From my first call with office staff they made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions including questions like how do you feel the Dr. is with his level of expertise and they were quick to say how amazing he was and level of doctor which was top notch doctor since he is a fellow and heads the department at prestigious local hospital. This put me at ease and could care less about anything else since my goal is to get fixed and recover quickly and stay healthy !!!
October 11, 2025Jorge E.Verified patient
Amazing
April 4, 2025Lynn M.Verified patient
Beyond happy with the experience with this office!! I spoke with Joan prior to the visit, who is the Zoc Doc coordinator and she was the most pleasant and informative person I have ever spoken to from a drs office! She made me feel so comfortable and sure in the decision I had made in choosing Dr.ATWA. And once I showed up at the office I was even more sure because everyone was equally nice and comforting.
August 22, 2024Shacely Q.Verified patient
Muy buena atención
March 6, 2024Jose E.Verified patient
The front desk staff was amazing and very caring.
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Great!
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AMAZING STAFF ATTENTIVE VISIT EXCELLENT RESOURCES
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I love Dr Atwa. Very thorough.
More than 1 year agoAD
Wonderful. So patient & caring, just the whole staff. Dr. Atwa is amazing and takes the time to answer all my questions. The staff have become my friends!
More than 1 year agoAS
Absolutely would recommend
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Which hospital is Dr. Hesham Atwa affiliated with?
Dr. Hesham Atwa is affiliated with Mather Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Hesham Atwa work with?
Dr. Hesham Atwa works with Long Island Laparoscopic Doctors.
Where is Dr. Hesham Atwa's office located?
Dr. Hesham Atwa has 2 office locations, including in East Setauket and Smyrna, view full addresses on Dr. Atwa's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Hesham Atwa have?
Dr. Hesham Atwa is certified by American Board of Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Hesham Atwa?
Dr. Hesham Atwa frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Removal of Cyst, Surgery, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Hesham Atwa on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Hesham Atwa speak?
Dr. Hesham Atwa speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Hesham Atwa in reviews?
31 patients have reviewed Dr. Hesham Atwa. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.87/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.7/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.