Overview
Dr. Abraham Krikhely is the Chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Krikhely is an experienced minimally invasive surgeon specializing in robotic, laparoscopic and endoscopic approaches to metabolic and weight loss surgery, foregut surgery, and general surgery. He also serves as the Department of Surgery's Vice Chair of Innovation and Technology.Dr. Krikhely obtained his undergraduate degree from NYU Stern School of Business and his medical degree from NYU School of Medicine. He stayed at NYU for his residency training in General Surgery, after which he completed his fellowship training in Bariatric and Minimally Invasive Surgery at Montefiore Medical Center. After building a successful practice focusing on bariatric and minimally invasive abdominal surgery as part of the full-time faculty at Maimonides Medical Center, he was recruited to join the faculty at Columbia University in 2015. He was an early proponent of robotic bariatric surgery and has also chaired the robotic surgery committee at Columbia since 2017, where he has contributed to building and growing the robotic surgery program at Columbia. He is also the program director for the Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Surgery and Bariatric Surgery at Columbia University.Dr. Krikhely has authored multiple textbook chapters on bariatric surgery, robotic surgery, and foregut surgery, given numerous lectures and proctored many surgeons on the use of robotic surgery.
Dr. Krikhely is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Krikhely is board certified in Surgery and Bariatric Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Krikhely is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Krikhely 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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Abraham Krikhely
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Abraham Krikhely?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Abraham Krikhely by calling their office at 212-305-9506. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Abraham Krikhely a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Abraham Krikhely is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Abraham Krikhely specialize in?
While Dr. Abraham Krikhely is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Gastrectomy, and Obesity. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Abraham Krikhely participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Abraham Krikhely has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Abraham Krikhely's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Abraham Krikhely accept my insurance?
Dr. Abraham Krikhely accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9506 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- GastrectomyDr. Krikhely isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- ObesityDr. Krikhely isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Krikhely isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- CholedocholithiasisDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric BypassDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastritisDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HerniaDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Krikhely isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.