Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha, MD
Colorectal Surgeon
625.0 mi · 104-06 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY 11375
At a glance
Accepts 26 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Emblem Health, Medicare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (EBMSP)
Works at Progressive Surgical Care
4 office locations
Speaks English
Office locations
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Progressive Surgical Care
625.0 mi · 104-06 Metropolitan Ave, Forest Hills, NY, 11375
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2.
Progressive Surgical Care
625.3 mi · 156-36 Cross Bay Blvd, Ste 36C, Howard Beach, NY, 11414
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Progressive Surgical Care
636.3 mi · 3003 New Hyde Park Rd, Ste 309, New Hyde Park, NY, 11042
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Emblem Health
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
More about Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha, MD
T. Cristina Sardinha, MD, FACS, FASCRS, is a board-certified surgeon on the team at Progressive Surgical Care, an exceptional surgery practice with locations in Manhasset Hills in New Hyde Park and the Lindenwood area in Howard Beach, New York. She specializes in general surgery and colorectal surgery.
Dr. Sardinha was born, raised, educated, and trained in Brazil. She earned her medical degree from Bahian School of Medicine and Public Health and completed residencies in general and trauma surgery at the University of Sao Paulo, including working under the leadership of internationally renowned colorectal surgeon Dr. Angelita Habr-Gama.
Dr. Sardinha eventually relocated to the United States and completed a research fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic campus in Florida and a general surgery chief residency at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Queens, New York. She returned to the Cleveland Clinic in Florida for a clinical fellowship in colorectal surgery under the leadership of Dr. Steven Wexner.
With more than 20 years of experience as a surgeon, Dr. Sardinha is highly regarded in her field. She’s certified by the American Board of Surgery and the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, has authored numerous publications, and frequently speaks at international surgical conferences.
She is president-elect for the New York Surgical Society and will be the second female president ever in the oldest, most prestigious surgical organization in the country. She’s admired by her peers, is the doctor’s doctor, and has won numerous awards for surgical education.
She has been elected voluntary attending surgeon of the year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center two times. She is most proud of the “Straight from the Heart” award given to her as the most compassionate surgeon at LIJMC.
Dr. Sardinha treasures family time and is grateful for the love of her patients. Her greatest accomplishment is being the mother to her son Lucas
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Escola Bahiana de Medicina e Saúde Pública (EBMSP)
Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
University of Sao Paulo, Residency in General and Trauma Surgery
Cleveland Clinic Florida, Fellowship in Colorectal Surgery
Practice
Progressive Surgical Care
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
Awards and publications
She has Been Elected Voluntary Attending Surgeon of the Year at Long Island Jewish Medical Center Two Times.
She is Most Proud of the “Straight from the Heart” Award Given to Her as the Most Compassionate Surgeon at LIJMC.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1548309610
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What practice does Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha work with?
Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha works with Progressive Surgical Care.
Where is Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha's office located?
Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha has 4 office locations, including in Forest Hills, Howard Beach, New Hyde Park, and Flushing, view full addresses on Dr. Sardinha's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha have?
Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha?
Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI), and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha speak?
Dr. Tereza Cristina Sardinha speaks English.