Experienced Surgeons. Excellent Outcomes.
The Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery is home to some of the most experienced robotic surgeons in the region and nation.
Rigorous Standards
In order to be affiliated with the Institute and care for patients at Silver Cross Hospital, robotic surgeons must meet rigorous criteria including:
- Expertise as demonstrated by a high volume of procedures with outstanding results
- Rank in the Top 10% in the nation or higher for Patient Satisfaction
- Low Surgical Site Infection Rate
- Low Hospital Readmission Rate
- Low Conversions to Open Surgery Rate
Robotic-assisted surgery is performed by a surgeon – not a robot. The equipment is merely a tool that allows surgeons to perform complex procedures laparoscopically with more precision than ever before.
Surgeons affiliated with the Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross Hospital are specially trained in advanced robotic procedures.
Surgeons by Specialty
The Midwest Institute for Robotic Surgery at Silver Cross offers a full range of robotic-assisted surgeries performed by leading surgeons you can trust.
Colorectal Surgery
To treat cancer, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis, rectal prolapse.
R.A. Gamagami, M.D.
Laura Ragauskaite, M.D.
Thomas Vasdekas, M.D.
Shishin Yamada, M.D.
Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck Surgery
To treat sleep apnea and throat cancer.
Sung Chung, M.D.
General Surgery
Gynecological Surgery
To treat cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, endometriosis, heavy bleeding, ovarian cancer, pelvic prolapse, uterine cancer, and uterine fibroids.
Nicole Gress, M.D.
Thomas Michael Kazmierczak, DO
Nita Lee, M.D.
Nahla Merhi, M.D.
Judy Sun, M.D.
Gamilah Pierre, M.D.
Peter Vienne, D.O.
Lung/Pulmonary Medicine
Orthopedic Surgery
To treat hip pain, knee pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and sarcomas.
Anuj Puppala, M.D.
Urological Surgery
To treat prostate and kidney cancer.
Thai Nguyen, M.D.
Urogynecological Surgery
To treat urinary incontinence, fecal incontinence, pelvic pain, and pelvic organ prolapse.
Nahla Merhi, M.D
Recognized for Patient Safety and Expertise.
The Institute is also home to Epicenter and Case Observation Surgeons that not only serve as mentors at Silver Cross Hospital, but also train physicians from all 50 states and around the world.
What's more, Silver Cross Hospital has received Straight A's for Patient Safety from The Leapfrog Group, recognizing Silver Cross Hospital’s efforts in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.
