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General Surgery

Berkshire Health Systems’ General Surgery offers comprehensive and patient-centered surgical care, addressing a wide range of medical conditions and concerns. Our expert surgeons employ holistic techniques to ensure optimal outcomes, focusing on each patient’s unique needs for a personalized approach to surgical intervention.

Gastroenterology Surgery

Using powerful technology, our gastroenterologists diagnose illness and perform minimally invasive surgical procedures that help prevent life-threatening cancer.

Vascular Surgery

The Berkshire Vein Center provides comprehensive Vein Care services, using state-of-the-art technology and techniques. The first step toward treating your vein issues begins with our Personalized Comprehensive Consultation. We want to make sure that we accurately identify your vein problem so we can treat it in the most effective way possible. During your personalized comprehensive consultation, we will: Evaluate your current leg vein problem and how it developed, consider any previous vein treatments you have had performed, review other medical conditions that need to be considered, particularly prior blood clotting problems you or a family member may have experienced, perform a thorough physical examination focused on the arterial and venous circulation of the legs, advanced technology including Veinlite® transillumination, doppler examination and high-definition duplex venous ultrasound is performed on-site as needed for precise diagnostic evaluation, and analyze all diagnostic information to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Thoracic Surgery

Our Thoracic Surgery Services specialize in comprehensive care, addressing diverse needs. We offer surgical management for lung nodules, conservative approaches, and advanced techniques like Minimal Invasive Robotic Surgery and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS). With innovative tools such as Robotic Bronchoscopy (Monarch Bronchoscopy) for early diagnosis, we prioritize precision and patient well-being. Click here to learn more about Lung Cancer Screening.

Bariatric Surgery

More than 1 in 20 Americans over the age of 20 are morbidly obese, increasing their risk for diabetes, heart disease, stroke, chronic joint pain and more, while keeping them from the happy and active life they deserve.

At the Center for Weight Loss Surgery at BMC, it’s never too late to take control. As a nationally accredited bariatric surgery center, we integrate advanced surgical technology, nutritional counseling, emotional support and ongoing follow-up care.

Our bariatric surgery center is led by board-certified, fellowship-trained surgeon, Andrew Lederman, MD, FACS, FASMBS. Each year, Dr. Lederman helps men and women enjoy a new lease on life.

Trauma Surgery

Our Traumatic Surgery Services deliver expert care for injuries requiring surgical intervention. From emergency cases to complex trauma, our specialized team ensures prompt and precise treatments. Berkshire Medical Center is a Level III Trauma Center, we ensure immediate and comprehensive care for injured patients, offering 24-hour emergency coverage, swift access to surgeons and anesthesiologists, and a robust quality assessment program. With transfer agreements for advanced care, we serve as a crucial support for rural hospitals. 

Conditions & Treatments

Conditions

Varicose veins
Venous Reflux
Venous Insufficiency
Leg pain, aching or cramping
Burning or itching of the skin
Leg or ankle swelling
Skin discoloration or texture changes
Restless leg syndrome
Open wounds or sores

Treatments

ClosureFast™ Procedure
The VenaSeal™ Procedure
Verithena® Procedure
Cosmetic Sclerotherapy
Microphlebectomy

Locations

29 Lewis Avenue, Ground Floor
Great Barrington, MA 01230
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725 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
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Your Care Team

Our surgeons, anesthesiologists, nurses, surgical technicians, and therapists are here to guide you through the process, from pre-surgical preparation to recovery and rehabilitation.

Soma Brahmanandam, MD
David Cohen, MD
Christian Galvez-Padilla, MD
Renee Isaacs, PA-C
Mark Kryskow, DO
Andrew Lederman, MD
Elyse Levesque, PA-C,
Stacy Mihlek, DNP
Sharon Parmenter, FNP-BC
Javier Martin Perez, MD;
Clayton Peterson, MD
Jodi Szczepaniak-Locke, ACNP, NP-C
Mark Taylor, MD
Aaron H Hexdall MD
  • Soma Brahmanandam, MD
  • David Cohen, MD
  • Christian Galvez-Padilla, MD
  • Renee Isaacs, PA-C
  • Mark Kryskow, DO
  • Andrew Lederman, MD
  • Elyse Levesque, PA-C,
  • Stacy Mihlek, DNP
  • Sharon Parmenter, FNP-BC
  • Javier Martin Perez, MD;
  • Clayton Peterson, MD
  • Jodi Szczepaniak-Locke, ACNP, NP-C
  • Mark Taylor, MD
  • Aaron H Hexdall MD