Trusted Surgical Partner for Your Patients’ Care
Dr. Ashutosh Kaul and his team value strong relationships with referring physicians. We are committed to providing your patients with expert, timely care — and to keeping you informed and involved throughout the treatment process.
When to Refer:
We welcome referrals for:
- Bariatric Surgery Evaluation: Gastric sleeve, bypass, duodenal switch, reflux after sleeve gastrectomy, revisional surgery
- Medical Weight Loss: Non-surgical, medically supervised programs
- Hernia Repairs: Inguinal, ventral, hiatal — with advanced minimally invasive and robotic techniques
- Gallbladder Disease: Robotic/Laparoscopic cholecystectomy for symptomatic gallstones or biliary dysfunction
- Reflux Surgery (GERD): For patients with persistent symptoms despite medical therapy
- Second Opinions: Complex or re-operative surgical cases, high-risk patients, or unclear diagnoses
- Other Elective General Surgeries
Not sure if your patient qualifies? Our team is happy to review and advise.
Second Opinions & Complex Surgical Care
We welcome referrals for second opinions, particularly in cases involving:
- Prior bariatric or hernia surgery with persistent symptoms or complications
- Re-operative or failed procedures
- High-risk or comorbid patients needing thoughtful surgical planning
Dr. Kaul specializes in complex, minimally invasive and open surgeries and is part of a tertiary-care team at Westchester Medical Center — equipped to manage high-acuity and referred cases requiring expert judgment.
If you're unsure how to proceed with a patient, we're here to support with guidance, imaging review, or co-management.
Sample Referral Scenarios:
- 58-year-old male with recurrent ventral hernia and prior mesh infection
- 42-year-old female with nausea post-sleeve gastrectomy, unclear imaging
- 72-year-old with frailty and symptomatic gallstones not cleared by PCP for anesthesia
- 86 year old feal with giant hiatal hernia and Gastric Volvulus
If you’ve said to yourself, “I’m not sure what to do with this patient,” — we’re here to help.
How We Collaborate:
- Timely Scheduling – We prioritize referred patients for early appointments.
- Clear Communication – You’ll receive updates after consultations, surgery, and discharge.
- Shared Decision-Making – We include both you and the patient in all key decisions.
- Seamless Follow-Up – We ensure smooth transitions back to your care, with co-management as needed.
Our team combines private-practice responsiveness with academic-level resources — giving patients access to advanced imaging, endoscopy, ICU-level support, and multi-specialty collaboration when needed.
Easy Referral Process:
Email referrals directly to our care coordination team at: [javascript protected email address]
Please include:
- Patient name and contact info
- Brief reason for referral
- Relevant records or test results (if available)
Our office will reach out to the patient promptly to schedule.
Need a quick consult?
Call our care coordinator directly or email us — even for a one-time imaging review or second opinion.
Thank you for your trust. Our goal is to deliver outstanding surgical care while honoring your ongoing relationship with the patient. We look forward to collaborating.
