Center of Excellence in Surgical Care

Good Samaritan University Hospital St. Charles Campus has been recognized by the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) as a Center of Excellence in four surgical categories. The following prestigious accreditations recognize the commitment to the delivery of high-quality, safe patient care at the St. Charles campus:

  • Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
  • Center of Excellence in Hernia Surgery
  • Center of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery
  • Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Surgery

Achieving the status of an accredited Center of Excellence means that the St. Charles campus has met both nationally and internationally recognized standards.

Surgeons of Excellence

The following St. Charles campus surgeons have been designated as SRC Surgeons of Excellence, recognizing their advanced surgical skills and reflecting their commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to every patient they serve.

Dr. Hesham Atwa | General / Bariatric Surgeon

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
  • Master Surgeon in Robotic Surgery
  • Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery
  • Master Surgeon in Hernia Surgery

Dr. Joseph Pinkhas | General Surgeon

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
  • Surgeon of Excellence in Hernia Surgery

Dr. William Sellers | General / Colorectal Surgeon

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery
  • Surgeon of Excellence in Colorectal Surgery

Dr. Andrew Zeniou | General Surgeon

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

Dr. Beverly Hannah Ortiz | Gynecological Oncology Surgeon

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

Dr. Arif Ahmad | General / Bariatric Surgeon  

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery

Dr. Ashish Agarwala | General / Bariatric Surgeon  

  • Surgeon of Excellence in Robotic Surgery