I chose the field of general surgery because I enjoy the active nature and team-based approach of the operating room.

Areas of Expertise

• Advanced minimally invasive surgery
• Robotic surgery
• Broad-based general surgery
• Laparoscopic colon surgery
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Ventral and inguinal hernia repairs
• Acid reflux

To provide my patients and their families with the highest level of care, I use clear and open communication to determine the best course of treatment. I am a good communicator and listener and will work hard to meet our shared goals.

Certified Specialties

Surgery (General Surgery) - American Board of Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery - Department of Surgery, Regional Surgery (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), Bassett Medical Center. 2016 - 2020

Internship, Surgery (General Surgery), Bassett Medical Center. 2015 - 2016

Education

MD | State University of NY at Stony Brook School of Medicine. 2015

Publications

Journal Articles

The Impact of Anticoagulation on Trauma Outcomes : An National Trauma Data Bank Study.

Nguyen RK, Rizor JH, Damiani MP, Powers AJ, Fagnani JT, Monie DL, Cooper SS, Griffiths AD, Hellenthal NJ

The American surgeon.. 2020 July 86 (7):773-781. Epub 07/30/2020.

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

During this visit, did this provider spend enough time with you?

4.8

During this visit, did this provider show respect for what you had to say?

4.9

During this visit did this provider give you easy to understand information about these health questions or concerns?

4.7

During this visit, did this provider listen carefully to you?

5.0

During this visit, did this provider explain things in a way that was easy to understand?

4.9

Patient Comments

4.6

Dr Powers & Liz in the OR were very attentive.

May 26, 2024

5.0

[...] All good.

Apr 19, 2024

5.0

ALL STAFF very friendly & helpful during my visit. Dr. Powers also very helpful, friendly, also explained things so easy to understand. My scheduled appointment were all on time or before my scheduled time. Overall great experience at St. James Hospital!

Jan 16, 2024

4.6

[...] All went real well.

Sep 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Powers is the best. He did my surgery. A very good doctor. Would recommend him for anyone.

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Had 3 surgeries with Dr. Powers, very good - Explained everything.

Aug 04, 2023

5.0

Dr. Andrew Powers is the best so nice & personable. My daughter & I love him. He takes time with us always. He did my 2 surgery w/cancer.

Jun 13, 2023

5.0

[...] Everything great.

Jun 13, 2023

5.0

In this doctor office & Dr. Powers only nothing. He is an excellent dr.

May 31, 2023

5.0

It felt good to have a dr. who cares.

May 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Powers a great doctor.

May 05, 2023

5.0

All of them in the MRI and the dr. who did the biopsy (star quality) very attentive to my needs. Put pillows down for my bad leg & warmers on my hand.

Apr 09, 2023

5.0

Keep up the good work.

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Powers was very thorough and seemed concerned.

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

I believe you are doing everything right. [...] Everyone I met was friendly, helpful and courteous.

Mar 30, 2023

5.0

Dr. Powers is wonderful! He sat & took his time to explain the procedure and answered all my questions & fears -

Mar 20, 2023

5.0

Dr. Powers was great. [...]

Feb 17, 2023