Nick H. Gabriel (D.O. ’94)

Current Posts: Director of the departments of minimally invasive surgery and the general surgery residency program at Peninsula Hospital in Far Rockaway, N.Y.

Celebrating Success: Nick’s many accomplishments include winning the Top Gun Award for Laparoscopic Skills and Suturing; being the first D.O. surgeon at Yale University; and performing the “first-of-its-kind” laparoscopic operations at various institutions. He is also a leading surgeon for the treatment of gastroparesis.

NYCOM Holds Industry-Wide Respect: “NYCOM of NYIT is considered an icon for educational excellence in their field.”

Work Philosophy: “Excellence is no accident; failing is just a stepping stone to success.”

Media Frenzy: Nick has been highlighted on nationally recognized network television shows, including the Discovery Health Channel, CNN Anderson Cooper 360, ABC Eyewitness News, and UPN 9 on the topic of surgical weight loss.