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Remarkable Surgeons at Bassett
When you need surgery, you want a remarkable surgeon caring for you with the latest technology, tools, and techniques. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Bassett Healthcare Network’s Department of Surgery.
Not only are Bassett surgeons highly qualified, they’re also supported by a team of trusted physicians, advanced practice providers, nurses, technologists, specialists, and assistants who are with you before, during, and after your surgery and recovery.
Everyone on the Bassett surgery team is devoted to providing you with the highest standard of personalized care.
When you need surgery, you want a remarkable surgeon.
Call: (607) 547-3400
Meet Dr. Charles Drucker
One of our newest fellowship-trained vascular surgeons.
Dr. Drucker is a fellowship-trained vascular surgeon who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the arteries and veins. He has extensive experience and is now welcoming new patients for appointments at Hartwick Seminary Specialty Services within 1 week.
Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with him.
Dr. Drucker offers a wide range of advanced diagnosis and treatment options. His treatment plans are carefully designed to meet each patient’s individual needs with empathy and expertise. He works closely with referring practitioners and a dedicated team of experts to diagnose and treat a wide range of vascular conditions, providing advanced care to our communities.
Dr. Drucker sees patients in Cobleskill, Cooperstown, Hartwick Seminary (Milford), and Oneonta for vascular conditions and procedures including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Carotid artery disease
- Chronic wounds
- Thrombophlebitis
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
- Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
- Hemodialysis access creation & revision
- Limb ischemia / Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Lymphedema
- Claudication
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Vein ablation and sclerotherapy
- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
- Minimally invasive treatments of PAD
Dr. Drucker earned his medical degree from and completed his residency at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, MD. He completed a fellowship in Vascular Surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, MD.
Schedule a Vascular Surgery Consultation with Dr. Drucker
Dr. Drucker provides patients with advanced, high-quality artery- and vein-related surgical services. Call today to schedule a consultation or procedure with him.
Call: (607) 547-3400
Meet Our Other Featured Surgeons
Dr. Omesiete has extensive training in various advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries using the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Surgical System.
She sees patients in Cooperstown, Little Falls, and Oneonta for conditions and procedures including:
- Anal, colon, and rectal cancers
- Anal fissures/fistulas/lesions/warts
- Colonoscopies
- Colon volvulus
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Perianal abscesses/fistulas
- Pilonidal cysts
- Pruritus ani
- Rectal prolapse
Dr. Omesiete earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. She completed her residency at Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Omesiete.
Dr. Smithson is now welcoming new patients for general surgery. Appointments are available within 1 week!
Dr. Smithson is an experienced general surgeon with a passion for patient-centered care. She has extensive experience performing a wide range of advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Smithson is currently seeing patients at locations in Oneonta and Delhi for:
- Anal fissures
- Lesions
- Breast surgeries
- Lymphadenopathy
- Colon cancer screenings and follow-up
- PEG tube removals
- Conditions impacting the gallbladder
- Pilonidal cysts
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal prolapse
- Hernias
- Skin tags
- Ingrown toenails
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Keloids
- Thrombosed hemorrhoids
- Endoscopy
Dr. Smithson earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy, St. Maarten. She completed her residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, and completed a remote and rural fellowship at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. Dr. Smithson is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Call (607) 432-5680 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smithson.
Dr. Mota is welcoming new patients for general surgery. Appointments are available within 1 week! Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with him.
Dr. Mota is a skilled, board-certified general surgeon who is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. He is experienced in performing many advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.
Dr. Mota performs procedures in Cooperstown, Little Falls, and Oneonta, including:
- Abscesses
- Appendectomies
- Colonoscopies
- Conditions impacting the gallbladder
- Hernias
- Lesions
- Lipomas
- Lymphadenopathy
- PEG tube placements
- Pilonidal disease
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Trauma follow-up
Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mota.
Bassett Surgery Team
When you choose Bassett Healthcare Network for your surgical needs, you know you’re getting great care from a team of highly qualified surgeons and surgical specialists who are:
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Competent
We love what we do and our knowledge and experience shows in the positive surgical results our patients experience.
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Comprehensive
From thorough pre-surgery consultations to advanced procedures and techniques in high-tech operating rooms, to your post-surgery follow-up and long-term recovery needs. We’re here for you every step of the way.
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Compassionate
Bassett’s trusted surgical teams care for you — and care about you. We take the time to talk with you about your care and treatment to help you to understand the options available to you.
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Collaborative
We’re a team. Surgery is only one part of your overall health care. That’s why Bassett’s surgical teams work closely with your other Bassett health practitioners to determine the most appropriate treatments and follow up for you.
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Close to Home
We’re your neighbors. With locations in Cobleskill, Cooperstown, Delhi, Hamilton, Herkimer, Little Falls, and Oneonta, Bassett's Department of Surgery has a convenient location close to you.
Bassett’s Department of Surgery offers:
- A full spectrum of surgical services, from elective cosmetic procedures through surgical emergencies and reconstructions.
- Minimally invasive procedures, which means you have less discomfort and scarring, as well as a faster recovery time.
- Advanced robotic surgery, which enables our surgeons to perform even the most complex and delicate procedures with a higher level of precision.
Ready to Choose Your Remarkable Surgeon?
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