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Upper Allegheny Health System

General Surgery • Olean, NY

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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information

About

Upper Allegheny Health System's General Surgery department operates at Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center in Olean, NY, offering general and vascular surgery services. The team treats conditions including breast procedures, hernias, colorectal issues, gallbladder and gastric surgeries, appendectomy, and endoscopy, along with vascular services for carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, and deep vein thrombosis.

Services Offered

  • General Surgery
  • Endovascular Services
  • Vascular Surgery
  • Colorectal
  • Breast procedures
  • Hernias
  • Appendectomy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal surgery
  • Gallbladder surgery
  • Gastric operations
  • Endoscopy
  • IV access procedures
  • Central venous catheter and ports
  • Biopsies
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Pacemaker insertion
  • Oncology surgery
  • Wound care
  • Colon cancer
  • Diverticulitis
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Rectal lesion
  • Rectal surgery
  • Colon resection
  • Small bowel resection
  • Endovascular procedures
  • Carotid artery disease
  • Peripheral arterial disease
  • Aortic aneurysm
  • Venous disease
  • DVT
  • Pulmonary embolisms

Technology & Equipment

  • Endoscopy
  • Colonoscopy
  • Laparoscopic surgery
  • Vascular surgery techniques
  • Carotid and peripheral arterial disease interventions
  • Aortic aneurysm management

Team

  • Dr. Baptiste, American Board of Surgery; 2nd Floor General Surgery Suite at BRMC/OGH - Board-certified general surgeon
  • Dr. Morales, American Board of Surgery; medical degree from Ponce School of Medicine; residencies and fellowship as listed - General surgeon
  • Safiullah Malik, MD, Board certified American Board of Surgery; studied at King Edward Medical College; residency at Lankenau Hospital; fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine - General surgeon
  • Dr. Gonzalez, Board certified; laparoscopic surgery; breast surgery credentials; extensive leadership roles - General surgeon (Bradford/BRMC affiliate)
  • Dr. Chohan, Board certified general and vascular surgeon; fellow of American College of Surgeons - Vascular and general surgeon; Director of Olean General Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center
  • Dr. Jones, Medical degree from Texas A&M; residencies at University of Tennessee Medical Center, Steward Easton Hospital, and University of ??? - General surgeon

Insurance & Payment

Not published.

Languages Spoken

Not published.

FAQs

What conditions do general surgeons treat?

A wide range including breast procedures, hernias, intestinal issues, colorectal conditions, gallbladder and gastric surgeries, endoscopy, and IV access.

Where are the surgeons located?

Olean General Hospital and Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) General Surgery Suite)

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

  • Healthgrades: 42% of patients recommend the hospital (Healthgrades) (Not explicitly stated total count)
  • US News: 76% willingness to recommend (US News) (Not explicitly stated total count)

Patients praise

  • Specific individual doctors praised by patients for caring and listening
  • Presence of a dedicated, state-of-the-art outpatient surgery center
  • Some patients found specific nurses or staff helpful during their stay

Common complaints

  • Reports of poor quality of care and communication from hospital staff
  • Dissatisfaction with hospital administrative processes
  • Historical issues involving patient safety (insulin pen reuse)
  • Isolated reports of negative interactions in the emergency department
  • Patient experience ratings below the national average

"My mom received very poor care... no intake was done, no food given, no meds given, no basic care given... I wish I could give a negative star rating but sadly it's not an option."

- MedicalRecords.com Review

"Dr Dexter really listens to what you have to say. She takes her time with you; doesn’t rush through your appointment. She really cares about her patients."

- Healthgrades Review for Dr. Dexter

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.

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