Amanda J. Powers
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Amanda J. Powers, MD is Assistant Professor of Surgery (in Anesthesiology) as of August 1, 2014. Dr. Powers has practiced at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center since 2006, where she completed her general surgery residency. She served as an attending physician in the Department of Surgery, Acute Care Surgery Division during 2011, followed by a clinical fellowship in minimally invasive surgery in 2012. Since that time she has served as Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery while completing her Clinical Fellowship in with the Department of Anesthesiology this year. With training in laparoscopic surgery and critical care, Dr. Powers forged an innovative path allowing her to integrate the ICU into the acute care model.

Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, and Gastrostomy.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons

Residency

Overlook Hospital

Specialties

General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

Surgery
Surgical Critical Care

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
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MVP Health
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  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
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While Dr. Amanda J. Powers is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, and Ogilvie Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

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Dr. Amanda J. Powers accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-932-5227 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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