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  • Nutrition, Surgery, Other Specialty
  • 44 years of experience
  • Stony Brook University Hospital 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794
  • (631) 689-8333

Brief Intro

Dr. Mark A. Talamini, Professor and Chairman of the Department of Surgery and Chairholder, The M.J. Orloff Family Endowed Chair in Surgery, is a pioneer in minimally invasive abdominal surgery. A highly respected surgeon, researcher, and teacher, he is recognized as one of the leading authorities on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery in the United States. In his clinics and surgeries at UCSD, Dr. Talamini specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, with a particular emphasis on the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis) and the use of minimally invasive technology to minimize pain and scarring. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the Critical Care Board. Dr. Talamini has had an active career and advanced referral practice of gastrointestinal surgery. He has been very active in clinical inflammatory bowel disease surgery, and has particular interest in the use of minimally invasive surgery for these diseases. He also has a substantial interest and practice in foregut intestinal surgery for reflux, achalasia, and other benign disorders. Again, he has a particular interest in applying minimally invasive techniques to these problems. He also has an active oncologic surgical practice focusing on colorectal, pancreatic, and gastric surgery.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Johns Hopkins University Hospital

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Johns Hopkins University

Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine - 1981

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Location & Hours

  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • 101 Nicolls Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11794

Specialties Treated

  • Surgery
  • Other Specialty
  • Nutrition

Conditions Addressed

  • Appendicitis
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Intestinal Obstruction

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • L.A. Care Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Cancer 43
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 31
  • Orthopedics 75
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 60
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 75
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 91
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 44
  • Children's Hospital 22
  • Urology 87
  • Psychiatry 103
  • Geriatrics 82
  • Rehabilitation 38
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 17
  • Ophthalmology 4
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 11
  • Rheumatology 2
  • Long Term Care 3
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 60