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Mount Sinai Queens is a nonprofit hospital in western Queens, New York, part of the Mount Sinai Health System. Founded in 1892, it provides outpatient, emergency, and inpatient care and employs about 283 staff. The hospital emphasizes patient-centered services across multiple languages (35+), serving a diverse community with capabilities including minimally invasive surgery, cancer care (infusion therapy and breast cancer services), advanced imaging, endoscopy, diabetes nutrition, and children’s health. Located at 25-10 30th Ave (HQ) and 2715 30th Ave, Astoria, NY 11102, it operates within a seven-hospital system and maintains active private nonprofit status. Phone: 718-932-1000 / 1-718-274-7457.

Clinic Type

General Surgery

Address

25-20 30th Avenue Astoria, NY 11102

Phone

718-932-1000

Email

access@mountsinai.org

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Emergency Care

Emergency general surgical procedures 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Services Offered

Team

  • Michael Choi, MD — Bariatric and General Surgery
  • Eric D. Edwards, MD — Chief, Surgery
  • Dawar Mahmood, MD — General Surgery
  • Rodrigo Sequeira, MD — General Surgery
  • Gary W. Swain, MD — General Surgery

Insurance & Payment

Languages Spoken

FAQs

What services does Mount Sinai Queens offer in surgery?

A wide range of traditional, invasive, laparoscopic, and robotic surgeries, including appendix, gallbladder, hernia, esophagus, stomach, and colorectal surgeries, as well as thyroid surgery.

Are there vascular surgery services available?

Yes, two dedicated vascular surgeons on call 24/7 for evaluation, medications, and minimally invasive catheter-based endovascular procedures and open surgical reconstruction.

What is the size and facility amentites of the surgical suites?

State-of-the-art surgical suite within the Mount Sinai Queens Pavilion, including private pre-surgical rooms, a recovery room, and a large family waiting area.

Who are some noted surgical team members and their specialties?

Examples include Michael Choi, MD (Bariatric and General Surgery), Eric D. Edwards, MD (Chief, Surgery), and others in General, Endocrine, Urology, and Vascular Surgery.

Awards & Accreditations

  • Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center
  • Magnet recognition for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Clinic4All: 2.9/5 (7 reviews) (7 reviews)
  • Leapfrog Group: 110.77 out of 120.00 points
  • Healthgrades: 79% of patients said doctors always listened and explained things well

Patients praise

  • High patient satisfaction reported regarding surgical teams and post-operative care
  • Praise for staff professionalism, attentiveness, and compassion in surgical units
  • Reports of clean, well-maintained facilities and updated operating rooms
  • Strong performance ratings in specific patient-reported communication metrics (e.g., recovery information, listening)

Common complaints

  • Reports of long wait times for emergency and urgent care services
  • Complaints about staff communication, professionalism, and perceived lack of compassion
  • Concerns regarding perceived insufficient training or competence among certain support staff
  • Some negative experiences with emergency room triage and pain management

"Nurses, staff, really all involved, reassured me that my case and my injury were a top priority. They were constantly engaged with me; always making sure I was comfortable and my pain was managed accordingly. It was a perfectly coordinated dance."

Mount Sinai Health System Blog (Patient testimonial)

"The nurses are consistently rude and show little compassion for those in pain. They often leave patients feeling ignored and display an unprofessional attitude."

Clinic4All user review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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