The 20 Best Appendectomy Doctors near New York, NY

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Appendectomy

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 54 doctor with experience in Appendectomy near New York, NY. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Elite and 1 are Distinguished.

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54 providers found
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Gastroesophageal Reflux And Motility Disorders Program

    520 E 70th St Fl 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Rasa Zarnegar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Zarnegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Zarnegar is currently accepting new patients.

    General Surgery
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Medical Pavilion At Greenwich Village Hospital

    200 West 13th Street, 6th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Rebecca Kowalski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kowalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kowalski is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Kowalski is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Medical Center

    530 1st Avenue, Suite 10W, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sandra Tomita is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tomita is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Atresia of Small Intestine, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Tomita is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tomita is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Trauma, Burns, Acute And Critical Care

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Winchell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Winchell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ogilvie Syndrome, Appendectomy, and Small Bowel Resection. Dr. Winchell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St Fl 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Finnerty is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Finnerty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Finnerty is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Laura Hansen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Hansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Femoral Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cholecystitis, and Appendectomy. Dr. Hansen is board certified in American Board Of Surgery/Surgical Critical Care and American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Hansen is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jesse Victory is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Victory is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Appendectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Nyc Health Hospitals / Harlem

    506 Malcolm X Blvd, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sharique Nazir is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Nazir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Pediatric Surgery, Wfan, Pc 311, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jason Fisher is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Fisher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Antigen-Peptide-Transporter 2 Deficiency, Appendicitis, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Oophorectomy. Dr. Fisher is board certified in Clinical Informatics and American Board Of Surgery . Dr. Fisher is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    New York University

    530 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bashar Safar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Safar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Anal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Safar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Office

    550 1st Ave # 15N1, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Niti Shahi is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Shahi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Gastrostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Shahi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Gastroenterology And Hepatology At David H. Koch Center

    1283 York Ave # 9, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Wan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Jaundice, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Wan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Taylor Aiken is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Aiken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Melanoma, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jeremy Jen is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Jen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. His clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Perforation, Appendicitis, Cholecystitis, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastric Bypass.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery | Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    1283 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shannon Caesar-Peterson is a General Surgeon and a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Ms. Caesar-Peterson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kikuchi Disease, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Appendicitis, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
    525 E 68th St, Box 294, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfons Pomp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pomp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Short Bowel Syndrome, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York,, NY 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Abelson is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York,, New York. Dr. Abelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Abelson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nima Maghami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Maghami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Cellulitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy. Dr. Maghami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    General Surgery - Upper East Side

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cheguevara Afaneh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Afaneh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Appendectomy
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, 
    Brooklyn, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alexander Vu is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Appendectomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallstones, Diverticular Disease, Hygroma Cervical, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Appendectomy?

    An appendectomy is surgery to remove the appendix.

    When should I see an Appendectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Appendectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Appendectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Appendectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Appendectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Appendectomy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Appendectomy doctor near New York, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Appendectomy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Appendectomy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Appendectomy doctors near New York, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Appendectomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Appendectomy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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