Resident Physician
Northwell Health, South Shore University Hospital
Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell
Bay Shore, NY, United States
Carlesha A. Blades, MD, is a PGY-4 general surgery resident at South Shore University Hospital, Northwell Health, in Bay Shore, New York. She earned her medical degree from the University of the West Indies.
Dr. Blades has a strong academic and clinical interest in colorectal surgery, with a focus on outcomes research and quality improvement. Her work includes initiatives to improve compliance with colorectal enhanced recovery pathways and investigations into operative management strategies for complex and uncommon gastrointestinal pathology. She has contributed to multiple research projects spanning colorectal surgery, emergency general surgery, and health systems research.
Her scholarly work has been presented at national meetings including the American College of Surgeons Quality and Safety Conference, the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES), and the Academic Surgical Congress. She has authored peer-reviewed publications on surgical outcomes and rare surgical conditions, including studies on the impact of COVID-19 on surgical systems and case reports of gastric volvulus.
Dr. Blades is an active member of several professional organizations, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, the American College of Surgeons, and the Society of Black Colon and Rectal Surgeons. She is committed to mentorship and has participated in initiatives supporting international medical graduates pursuing surgical training in the United States.
Her long-term career goals include pursuing fellowship training in colorectal surgery and developing a practice focused on minimally invasive and robotic colorectal surgery, with an emphasis on improving surgical outcomes and patient-centered care.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
3:03 PM - 3:08 PM ET