Our Team’s Expertise

You are about to make a decision that will transform your life. You want a weight loss surgery team that understands your journey and can help you reach your goals. The Mather Hospital Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™ features one of New York’s most experienced and successful bariatric surgeons and weight loss surgery teams who…

What is a COEMBS™?

What is a Center of Excellence in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery™? The Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) has established the Center of Excellence program to recognize a partnership between a medical facility and surgeon(s) for their contribution to the betterment of bariatric treatment. Mather Hospital and Dr. Arif Ahmad, MD, FACS, FRCS, together comprise the Center…

Success Stories

Our patients will likely tell you the same story — we have helped change their lives.  Weight loss is very personal for everyone, and we make sure we tailor your experience to your goals, expectations and lifestyle.  While surgery is a key part of each of our patients’ journey to their healthy weight, each of them realizes…

Obesity & Health

Your health is your most prized possession. It is the key to living life to its fullest and enjoying everything that life has to offer. If you struggle with obesity, you are not alone. In fact, more than 2 in 3 adults in America are considered to be overweight or obese and 1 in 3 is considered…

Paint Port Pink

Bringing the community together in the fight against breast cancer. Paint Port Pink is a month-long outreach by the Fortunato Breast Health Center at Mather Hospital with the mission of raising awareness about breast cancer, sharing information and education and fostering solidarity in the community. Schedule your mammogram call (631) 476-2771 Learn more from Michelle…

Fortunato Breast Health Center Staff

Michelle Price, MD Michelle Price, MD Medical Director of the Fortunato Breast Health Center Lan Chan, MD Lan Chan, MD Elham Safaie, MD Elham Safaie, MD Make an appointment (631) 476-2771 Location 75 N Country Rd Port Jefferson, NY 11777 [view on map] Hours Monday – Thursday 7:30am – 8pm Friday 7:30am – 4pm Saturday…

Fortunato Breast Health Center Services

Services we offer: Digital Screening and Diagnostic Mammography using Tomosynthesis/3D Mammography Breast Ultrasound Breast MRI and MRI-Guided Core Biopsy Stereotactic-Guided Core Biopsy Ultrasound-Guided Core Biopsy Ultrasound-Guided Cyst Aspiration Second opinions Follow-up care Lymphedema Treatment Program Patient and family education Pink Angels Preoperative Program Support groups Community education Make an appointment (631) 476-2771 Location 75 N…

Chemical Dependency Program

Our Outpatient Chemical Dependency Clinic is an OASAS (Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services) licensed program. Our outpatient care includes one to three sessions of individual and group counseling per week. Intensive outpatient care includes three hours of treatment per day for three days a week for approximately six weeks. After intensive care is…

Mental Health Clinic

Our Mental Health Clinic serves adults and adolescents with mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bi-polar disorder, personality disorder, trauma, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), interpersonal conflicts and childhood disorders. Each patient receives a treatment plan with a clinician to address and attain goals that enhance their lives and help them…