Dr. William Anthony Lois M.D

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Get to know General and Vascular Surgeon Dr. William Lois, who serves the New York City area at his private clinic and hospitals throughout the region. Dr. Lois attended medical school at the Universidao de Navarra and continued his studies with a residency in surgery at the Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center. He is board certified by the American Board of Surgery and has over twenty years of experience in the field of surgery. Currently, Dr. Lois owns and operates his own clinic and has privileges at many New York City area hospitals, including Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center. Prior to his time with Kingsbrook Jewish, he worked as the Assistant Director of Surgery Interfaith Medical Center. In addition to his clinical expertise, he teaches students at SUNY Downstate as an Assistant Clinical Professor. Although Dr. Lois’ main expertise is in general surgery, he is also affiliated with Vascular surgery, a specialty associated with blood, blood disorders, and the circulatory system. Dr. Lois has participated in many different research opportunities and has published his findings in a medical journal titled Case Reports in Infectious Diseases. Awards throughout his distinguished career include: the NOAH-NY Distinguished Medical Service Award, and the Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center “President’s Award.” General surgeons not only perform surgeries for a wide range of common ailments, but are also responsible for patient care before, during, and after surgery. General surgeons are trained to operate on the Alimentary Tract (esophagus and related organs), Abdomen and its Contents, Breast, Skin and Soft Tissue, and the Endocrine System. In addition, general surgeons are expected to have knowledge and experience in Surgical Critical Care, Surgical Oncology, and Trauma. Dr. Lois speaks many languages in his practice, including English and Spanish, which allows him to reach the most possible patients. He has also patented three medical devices, which makes the lives of the patients he serves easier and simpler.

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