Robert E. Sheep M.D. , F.A.C.S.
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robert e sheep mdDr. Sheep is committed to the care of his patients. He strives to provide the highest level of care using state-of-the art equipment and the latest surgical procedures. He couples a pleasant bedside manner with expert surgical judgment and technique.

  Credentials:  

Professional School:  The Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA

Internship:  Hartford Hospital (University of Connecticut), Hartford, CT
Residency:  The Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital (Columbia University), Cooperstown, NY

Fellowship:  Massachusetts General Hospital (Harvard University), Boston, MA 
 


  His services include: 

  • Advanced breast cancer surgery 
  • Breast cancer risk assessment 
  • Breast lumpectomy with sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy 
  • Open breast biopsy 
  • Stereotactic breast biopsy 
  • Mastectomy 
  • Benign and cancerous colon surgery 
  • Laparoscopic colon resection 
  • Diagnostic laparoscopy 
  • Hemorrhoid and rectal surgery including Procedure for Prolapse and Hemorrhoids (PPH) or Stapled Hemorrhoidopexy  
  • Laparoscopic inguinal and ventral herniorrhaphy 
  • Open herniorrhaphy 
  • Antireflux and hiatal hernia surgery 
  • Single port and multiport laparoscopic cholecystectomy  
  • Biliary surgery with choledochoscopy and bile duct exploration
  • Splenectomy
  • Thyroidectomy
  • Parathyroidectomy 
  • Benign and cancerous lung surgery 
  • Thoracoscopy with pleural and pneumothorax surgery  
  • Mediastinoscopy and biopsy 
  • Cardiac pacemaker implantation 
  • Pericardial window creation 
  • Vena cava filter implantation 
  • Chemotherapy catheter placement 
  • Central venous access 
  • Varicose vein surgery 
  • Temporal artery biopsy 
  • Skin and soft tissue lesion excision including benign lesions, skin cancers, and melanoma surgery with sentinel lymph node mapping and biopsy
  • Lymph node biopsy and lymphadenectomy   
  • Pilonidal cyst surgery 
  • Evaluation and management of chronic non-healing wounds including venous stasis ulcers and diabetic foot problems 
  • Skin grafting