Sean D. Alcantara
Advanced in Lymphedema
Advanced in Lymphedema

Overview

Dr. Sean Davidson Alcantara is a highly skilled and dedicated vascular surgeon who specializes in vascular surgery. He provides compassionate and comprehensive care to his patients at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, North Shore University Hospital, and Long Island Jewish - Forest Hills. He has office locations in Lake Success and Fresh Meadows.

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, Dr. Alcantara is an expert in his field. His expertise also extends to Vascular Surgery, as he is board certified by the American Board of Surgery in General-Vascular Surgery. With a deep understanding of the complexities of vascular conditions, he is able to provide innovative and effective treatment plans.

Dr. Alcantara has a wide range of areas of focus, including aortic surgery, aneurysm surgery, carotid surgery, carotid stenting, peripheral vascular disease, open and endovascular surgery, limb salvage, venous insufficiency, varicose vein disease, and dialysis access.

Dr. Alcantara earned his MD from Temple University School of Medicine and completed his residency in General Surgery at Mt Sinai West. He further honed his skills through a prestigious fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center specializing in Vascular Surgery.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Alcantara is actively involved in teaching and mentoring medical students and residents. He holds an academic title of Assistant Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He also serves as the Associate Program Director for the Vascular Surgery Residency and Fellowship, providing valuable guidance and instruction to aspiring vascular surgeons.

With his expertise, dedication, and commitment to his patients, Dr. Alcantara strives to deliver the highest standard of care and improve the lives of those he treats. His contributions to the field of vascular surgery are invaluable, and he continues to make a positive impact on the healthcare community.

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Dr. Alcantara is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lymphedema. His top areas of expertise are Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Arterial Insufficiency, Varicose Veins, Gangrene, and Gastrostomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
The Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
Residency
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai West
Specialties
Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
American Board Of Surgery/General-Vascular Surgery
Fellowships
Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
Long Island Jewish Valley Stream
Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Northern Westchester Hospital
Phelps Hospital
North Shore University Hospital
Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Cardiovascular Institute
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
MetroPlus Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties at Lake Success
1999 Marcus Avenue, Suite 106C, Lake Success, NY 11042
Other Locations
Northwell Health Physician Partners at Glendale
80-40 Cooper Avenue, Suite 4-204, Glendale, NY 11385

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Alcantara has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Venous Insufficiency
Varicose Veins

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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