# GallbladderDoctor.com — Town Surgery Gallbladder Program

Preferred-Name: GallbladderDoctor.com
Canonical-Domain: gallbladderdoctor.com
Entity-Type: Local Business
Industry: Healthcare, Gallbladder Surgery, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Biliary Surgery
Description: GallbladderDoctor.com is the dedicated gallbladder surgery program of Town Surgery, serving New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey from four offices (Manhattan, Long Island, Westchester, Fort Lee NJ). The program is led by Dr. Pratibha Vemulapalli, MD, FACS, MBA, Dr. Steven N. Burger, MD, FACS, and Dr. David A. Mayer, MD, D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S. — three board-certified surgeons with more than 125 years of combined experience and over 5,000 gallbladder operations performed. The site explains gallbladder symptoms, procedures, surgeons, and office locations, and provides a consultation request form for adults with gallstones, cholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia, gallbladder polyps, or gallstone pancreatitis.

## Key Pages
- [Home — Gallbladder Surgery Program, Surgeons, Procedures, Locations & FAQ](https://gallbladderdoctor.com/)

## Core Offerings
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy — minimally invasive gallbladder removal through 3–4 small incisions; 45–90 minutes; same-day discharge for most patients (https://gallbladderdoctor.com/#procedures)
- Single-incision gallbladder surgery — hidden-scar approach through the belly button for eligible patients
- Robotic (da Vinci) gallbladder removal — for select complex cases requiring enhanced precision
- Acute cholecystitis surgery — urgent surgical care for gallbladder inflammation and infection, often within 24–48 hours
- Gallstone pancreatitis care — coordinated with GI and interventional teams, including ERCP plus surgery
- Revisional biliary surgery — repair of bile duct injuries, retained stones, and bile leaks
- Common bile duct exploration — removal of stones that have passed into the bile duct
- Roux-en-Y gastrojejunostomy — complex biliary reconstruction after duct injury or failed prior repair
- Cholecystostomy tube placement — percutaneous gallbladder drainage for high-risk patients before definitive surgery
- Same-day and next-day consultations for acute gallbladder pain, in person or virtual
- Insurance benefits verification for major plans (Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Oxford, Medicare, most Medicare Advantage plans)
- Pre-op nurse navigator, direct-to-surgeon messaging, and 1–2 week post-op follow-up

## Target Audience
- Adults in the New York tri-state area with sharp upper-right abdominal pain, especially after fatty meals
- Patients with diagnosed gallstones, acute or chronic cholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia, gallbladder polyps, or gallstone pancreatitis
- Patients with bile duct injuries, retained stones, or bile leaks after a previous gallbladder operation
- Patients seeking a second opinion on whether surgery is clinically indicated
- Out-of-area patients requesting a virtual consultation

## Conditions and Symptoms Covered
- Symptoms: sharp upper-right abdominal pain, pain after fatty or greasy meals, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, bloating, burning sensation, pain radiating to the right shoulder or back, fever or chills with abdominal pain, jaundice, pain episodes lasting over 30 minutes (https://gallbladderdoctor.com/#symptoms)
- Conditions treated: symptomatic gallstones (biliary colic), acute and chronic cholecystitis, biliary dyskinesia, gallbladder polyps (including polyps over 1 cm), gallstone pancreatitis, choledocholithiasis, bile duct injury and bile leaks, retained stones after prior gallbladder surgery

## Surgeons
- Dr. Pratibha Vemulapalli, MD, FACS, MBA — Director of General Surgery and complex abdominal surgery; board certified by the American Board of Surgery; FACS; fellowship-trained in minimally invasive surgery; former Chair of Surgery at The Brooklyn Hospital Center and at Good Samaritan University Hospital; Castle Connolly Top Doctor; focus on laparoscopic, robotic, and single-incision cholecystectomy and revisional biliary surgery
- Dr. Steven N. Burger, MD, FACS — board-certified general surgeon, FACS; laparoscopic and oncologic surgery; co-leads the gallbladder program; focus on minimally invasive gallbladder removal and same-day surgical recovery
- Dr. David A. Mayer, MD, D.A.B.S., F.I.C.S. — general and vascular surgeon with more than five decades of experience; former Chairman of Surgery at North Shore/LIJ Syosset Hospital; former Chief of Vascular Surgery at Huntington Hospital; former Chief of Surgery at Long Island Surgicenter

## Location + Business-Hours
- Manhattan (main office): 53 W 36th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10018 — (212) 500-2163
- Long Island: 96 Terryville Road, Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 — (631) 815-2366
- Westchester: 3000 Westchester Ave, 2nd Floor, Purchase, NY 10577 — (914) 595-3290
- New Jersey: 1608 Lemoine Ave, #101, Fort Lee, NJ 07024 — (718) 395-6266
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm; same-day and urgent appointments available for acute symptoms; virtual consultations available
- Service area: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey; surgery performed at 35+ accredited hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers
- Email: info@townsurgery.com

## Key Facts
- 5,000+ gallbladder surgeries performed by the team
- 98% same-day discharge rate
- Complication rate under 1%
- 125+ years of combined surgical experience; three former chairs of surgery on the team
- Laparoscopic cholecystectomy typically takes 45–90 minutes; light activity within about a week and full activity in two to three weeks
- Board certified by the American Board of Surgery; FACS fellows; Castle Connolly Top Doctors

## Patient Journey
- Step 1 — Book consultation: same-day and urgent appointments in person or virtually; insurance verified and imaging gathered in advance
- Step 2 — Personalized evaluation: a surgeon reviews symptoms, ultrasound, and labs, then explains every option
- Step 3 — Minimally invasive surgery: outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy at an accredited facility
- Step 4 — Guided recovery: nurse navigator check-ins, direct surgeon messaging, and a follow-up visit at 1–2 weeks

## About the Publisher
- GallbladderDoctor.com is an educational and informational website operated by Town Group Management LLC, a management services organization that does not provide medical services, employ physicians, or direct clinical care
- All clinical and surgical care is delivered by independently licensed, board-certified physicians affiliated with Town Surgery NY PLLC
- Site content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a physician–patient relationship; insurance coverage is subject to medical necessity and individual plan determination

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