Dr. Erik Stancofski

A Career Dedicated to General Surgery

Dr. Erik Stancofski began practicing in Lewes in 1998. Since then, he has developed deep ties to the local medical community while treating patients from Lewes and surrounding areas of the Delmarva Peninsula.

His career has included private practice, surgical leadership, and hospital-based care. Over time, he has also incorporated advancements in laparoscopic, minimally invasive, and robotic surgery into his work.

Dr. Stancofski's areas of surgical experience include:

• General surgery

• Hernia repair

• Colorectal surgery

• Gallbladder procedures

• Skin cancers, cysts, and tumors

• Minimally invasive surgery

• Robotic-assisted procedures

Modern Surgical Techniques

Surgical care continues to evolve, and Dr. Stancofski has remained engaged with new techniques throughout his career. A particular area of interest has been the use of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted approaches when clinically appropriate.

These technologies allow surgeons to perform certain procedures through smaller incisions while maintaining a high level of precision. The appropriate surgical method depends on the individual patient, diagnosis, medical history, and type of procedure required.

Serving Lewes & the Delmarva Peninsula

For Dr. Erik Stancofski, practicing medicine in Lewes has meant more than building a surgical career. It has provided an opportunity to become part of the community he serves.

His decades of experience in the region have allowed him to work with patients at many different stages of life while collaborating with medical professionals throughout southern Delaware.