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Remarkable Surgeons at Bassett
When you need surgery, you want a remarkable surgeon caring for you with the latest technology, tools, and techniques. That’s exactly what you’ll find at Bassett Healthcare Network’s Department of Surgery.
Meet Dr. Casey Lamb
One of our newest board-certified and fellowship-trained general surgeons.
Dr. Lamb is a highly qualified general and bariatric surgeon who is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. He is board-certified in general surgery and fellowship-trained in complex hernia repair, bariatric, and foregut procedures. He is experienced in providing his patients with minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic-assisted procedures — which typically offer patients better results, faster recovery, and reduced scarring.
Dr. Lamb and his team are welcoming new general surgery and bariatric weight-loss surgery patients. Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment or learn more about our free weight-loss surgery information session.
When you need surgery, you want a remarkable surgeon.
Call: (607) 547-3400
General & Minimally Invasive Weight-Loss Surgery from a Remarkable Surgeon
Dr. Lamb sees patients in Cooperstown, Herkimer, Little Falls, and Oneonta for conditions and procedures including:
- Abdominal wall hernias (inguinal, femoral, umbilical, epigastric, incisional)
- Adrenalectomies
- Bariatric surgery
- Benign esophageal, stomach, and small intestine disorders (including GERD and achalasia)
- Colonoscopies
- Conditions impacting the gallbladder and gallbladder removals
- Diaphragmatic hernias (hiatal / paraesophageal)
- Pilonidal cysts
- Splenectomies
- Upper Endoscopies
Dr. Lamb earned his medical degree from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. He completed his residency and a fellowship in Advanced Gastrointestinal Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatrics at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. This extensive highly focused training in complex hernia repair, bariatric, and foregut procedures provided Dr. Lamb with a specialized set of innovative skills that make him extremely well prepared to provide his patients with the most efficient and effective surgical care available.
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Lamb
Dr. Lamb provides his patients with advanced, high-quality, patient-centered surgical services. Call today to schedule a consultation or procedure with him.
Call: (607) 547-3400
Attend a Free Weight-Loss Surgery Information Session
Your journey starts with our New Patient Orientation Seminar, held via Zoom on the first Tuesday of every month. Led by one of our bariatric surgeons, this free session covers:
- The weight-loss procedures we offer
- Risks, benefits, and eligibility requirements
- What to expect before and after surgery
After registering, you’ll receive a personal history packet to complete before your initial consultation.
This session is required for anyone considering weight-loss surgery at Bassett and helps ensure you're fully informed before taking the next step.
Upcoming Session Dates
Click on the below links to sign-up for one of our upcoming weight-loss surgery information sessions, or visit our events page to see all upcoming dates.
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Bassett Surgery Team
When you choose Bassett Healthcare Network for your surgical needs, you know you’re getting great care from a team of highly qualified surgeons and surgical specialists who are:
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Competent
We love what we do and our knowledge and experience shows in the positive surgical results our patients experience.
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Comprehensive
From thorough pre-surgery consultations to advanced procedures and techniques in high-tech operating rooms, to your post-surgery follow-up and long-term recovery needs. We’re here for you every step of the way.
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Compassionate
Bassett’s trusted surgical teams care for you—and care about you. We take the time to talk with you about your care and treatment to help you to understand the options available to you.
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Collaborative
We’re a team. Surgery is only one part of your overall health care. That’s why Bassett’s surgical teams work closely with your other Bassett health practitioners to determine the most appropriate treatments and follow up for you.
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Close to Home
We’re your neighbors. With locations in Cobleskill, Cooperstown, Delhi, Hamilton, Herkimer, Little Falls, and Oneonta, Bassett's Department of Surgery has a convenient location close to you.
Meet Our Featured Surgeons
Dr. Oceguera is proud to be a part of Bassett’s Weight-Loss Surgery team and has a compassionate approach to care, ensuring her patients feel supported and informed throughout their surgical journey. She completed a fellowship in minimally invasive surgery, providing her with substantial advanced training in procedures like laparoscopy, endoscopy, and robotic-assisted surgery. Dr. Oceguera’s expertise spans a range of bariatric weight-loss procedures, tailored to help patients achieve significant improvements in their health with minimal interruption to their lives.
Dr. Oceguera is now welcoming new patients for bariatric weight-loss surgery consultations in Cooperstown and Oneonta, as performs the following minimally invasive weight-loss procedures in Cooperstown.
- Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Band (LAP-BAND®)
- Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Dr. Oceguera earned her medical degree from Dartmouth Medical School in Hanover, NH. She completed her residency in General Surgery at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY, and completed fellowships in general surgery as well as in minimally invasive surgery at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Oceguera is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery.
Call (607) 547-3373 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Oceguera.
Dr. Drucker sees patients in Cobleskill, Cooperstown, Hartwick Seminary (Milford), and Oneonta for vascular conditions and procedures including:
- Abdominal aortic aneurysms
- Carotid artery disease
- Chronic wounds
- Thrombophlebitis
- Diabetic foot ulcers
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
- Transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR)
- Hemodialysis access creation & revision
- Limb ischemia / Peripheral artery disease (PAD)
- Thoracic aortic aneurysms
- Thoracic outlet syndrome
- Lymphedema
- Claudication
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Vein ablation and sclerotherapy
- Thoracic endovascular aortic repair (TEVAR)
- Carotid endarterectomy (CEA)
- Minimally invasive treatments of PAD
Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Drucker.
Dr. Omesiete has extensive training in various advanced surgical techniques, including minimally invasive surgeries using the state-of-the-art da Vinci® Surgical System.
She sees patients in Cooperstown, Little Falls, and Oneonta for conditions and procedures including:
- Anal, colon, and rectal cancers
- Anal fissures/fistulas/lesions/warts
- Colonoscopies
- Colon volvulus
- Diverticulitis
- Fecal incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Perianal abscesses/fistulas
- Pilonidal cysts
- Pruritus ani
- Rectal prolapse
Dr. Omesiete earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. She completed her residency at Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson, AZ, and completed a fellowship in colon and rectal surgery at the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.
Dr. Mota is welcoming new patients for general surgery. Appointments are available within 1 week! Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with him.
Dr. Mota is a skilled, board-certified general surgeon who is dedicated to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. He is experienced in performing many advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive and robotic surgeries.
Dr. Mota performs procedures in Cooperstown, Little Falls, and Oneonta, including:
- Abscesses
- Appendectomies
- Colonoscopies
- Conditions impacting the gallbladder
- Hernias
- Lesions
- Lipomas
- Lymphadenopathy
- PEG tube placements
- Pilonidal disease
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Trauma follow-up
Call (607) 547-3400 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mota.
Dr. Smithson is now welcoming new patients for general surgery. Appointments are available within 1 week!
Dr. Smithson is an experienced general surgeon with a passion for patient-centered care. She has extensive experience performing a wide range of advanced surgical procedures. Dr. Smithson is currently seeing patients at locations in Oneonta and Delhi for:
- Anal fissures
- Lesions
- Breast surgeries
- Lymphadenopathy
- Colon cancer screenings and follow-up
- PEG tube removals
- Conditions impacting the gallbladder
- Pilonidal cysts
- Hemorrhoids
- Rectal prolapse
- Hernias
- Skin tags
- Ingrown toenails
- Temporal artery biopsies
- Keloids
- Thrombosed hemorrhoids
- Endoscopy
Dr. Smithson earned her medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine in Cupecoy, St. Maarten. She completed her residency at Providence Hospital in Southfield, Michigan, and completed a remote and rural fellowship at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness, Scotland. Dr. Smithson is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Call (607) 432-5680 today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Smithson.
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