- Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS)
- President, New York Chapter of American College of Surgeons
- Foundation Board of Trustees, Surgical Society of the Alimentary Tract (SSAT)
Dr. Vine is a renowned, board certified laparoscopic surgeon in New York City. For the past 17 years, he has been named one of The New York Times Magazine’s – New York Super Doctors and Castle Connolly’s – Top Surgeons in America. Dr. Vine is also recognized as a “Patient’s Top Choice” surgeon by US News and World Reports. His special expertise in laparoscopy includes surgery to treat: GERD, Achalasia and other complex esophageal disorders, hernias, colon cancer and diverticulitis, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease including Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis.
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[Speaker: Dr. Tony Vine.]
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Hi, I'm Dr. Tony Vine. I'm a laparoscopic
surgeon, so I do minimally invasive surgery,
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involving the intestinal tract all the way
from the esophagus down to the anus.
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[Visual: Dr. Vine walking through the hallway of his
medical practice and into his office.]
How I came to medicine was really through my father.
I asked him if he wanted me to take over his dental practice.
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And he said to me, “For the four years that you go to dental school,
you may as well go to medical school and learn the whole thing.”
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Then, Dr. Vine speaking to the camera.]
I have been practicing medicine for approximately
30 years.
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine with former classmates
at Vanderbilt Medical School.]
I graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School in 1989, and started
at Mount Sinai for my residency in that same year…
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the camera]
…and did two years of research in the middle of
my residency at Massachusetts General Hospital.
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Dr. Vine with classmates and professors.]
Came back to Sinai in 1994 and graduated
as a chief resident from there in 1996…
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[Visual: Photo of Dr. Vine performing surgery in blue scrubs.]
…and immediately started work in July of 1996.
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[Visual: Dr. Vine, smiling and speaking to the
camera, then a photo of Dr. Vine playing violin in green scrubs.]
In my spare time,
whatever little there may be of it,
you can find me practicing my violin.
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You might find me preparing for a meeting
with a New York State Senator for lobby day.
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his chief residents.]
You might find me teaching the
medical students and residents.
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I think that my humanistic background,
having been an English major in college,
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Sound of Dr. Vine playing the violin begins.]
being a violinist, I feel that I come to medicine
with more of a humanistic, compassionate approach.
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I really try and treat my patients as if they were my family members.
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Testimonials
Dr. Vine is not only an exceptionally gifted surgeon; he is also a remarkable human being. I can’t praise him enough for his expertise, intelligence, compassion and integrity.
Dr. V quite literally saved my life, more than once. On top of that, the before and after care are top-notch and he explains options clearly. He personally follows up to make sure you’re doing well. The way he and Susan run their office is how Healthcare should be!
There are not enough stars in the sky for Dr. Vine! After a tough year and hesitancy about having additional surgery Dr. Vine was just the doctor I needed. He was so thorough and comforting. I felt very safe under his care. He took the time to check in regularly following my surgery which meant a lot. The office staff is phenomenal as well. So grateful for Dr. Vine and his team.
Excellent hernia consultation. Understood step by step my surgery. Easy scheduling. Spent time for me to understand and have full confidence. Very easy recovery, with almost no pain and quick return to normal activity. Strongly recommend.
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[Speaker: Dr. Anthony Vine]
[Visual: Dr. Anthony Vine speaks to the camera
while sitting in his medical office.]
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Laparoscopic surgery is working inside the abdomen
with very tiny holes that are the sizes of pens and pencils,
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[Visual: Video of Dr. Vine performing laparoscopic
surgery. Shot pans from his face down to his
hands and the patient’s abdomen as he inserts tools.]
and working in a gas-filled environment. We fill up the abdomen
with carbon dioxide gas, and then we are able to insert…
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[Visual: Close up of Dr. Vine’s hands holding
a pen next to a trocar.]
…what we call trocars which are pencil-sized,
hollow tubes that have valves,
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[Visual: Close up video of Dr. Vine’s hands
adjusting the trocar in a patient’s abdomen.]
such that the air can remain on the inside,
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[Visual: Camera pans to video monitor showing
trocar inside the patient’s abdomen.]
and through each of these valves,
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[Visual: Video of Dr. Vine’s hands demonstrating how
a grasper tool is inserted through a trocar.]
…we can insert cameras, sewing instruments, graspers…
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[Visual: Video of Dr. Vine in operating room
performing surgery while looking at the monitor.
Then, camera pans down to Dr. Vine’s hands
performing surgery with help from another physician.]
…everything that will allow us to do surgery, inside of
the abdomen, that we used to do with large incisions.
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What is Laparoscopic Surgery?
Dr. Anthony Vine has been at the forefront of laparoscopic surgery since the 1990s, expertly performing procedures through tiny or keyhole incisions in the abdomen or pelvis. This minimally invasive technique reduces scarring, pain and recovery time compared with traditional open surgery. Laparoscopy is highly effective in treating conditions including GERD, Achalasia and other complex esophageal disorders, hernias, Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome, colon cancer, diverticulitis, and Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
Conditions Dr. Vine Treats
In the News
Dr. Vine Awarded Mount Sinai Hospital Robert Paradny, MD Award in Surgery
Dr. Vine was truly honored to receive the Dr. Robert Paradny Teaching Award in Surgery during his time as surgical attending at Mount Sinai Hospital. The recipient of this award is chosen by the chief residents and given to the surgical attending who exemplifies the traditions of caring and teaching set forth by Dr. Robert Paradny. This award is one of Dr. Vine’s most prized possessions.
Dr. Anthony Vine Awarded Citation by NY Assembly Member Rebecca Seawright
At the annual meeting of the New York Chapter of The American College of Surgeons, Dr. Vine was presented with a citation on behalf of the New York State Assembly. He was recognized for his dedication to the New York Chapter and his commitment to safety and excellence in the medical field.
Dr. Vine Named 2025 Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Dr. Vine has been named one of Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors of 2025, placing him among the top 7% of doctors nationwide. This is truly an honor as recipients of this award have been nominated by their peers in the medical community.