Dr. Bret Taback
Overview
Dr. Bret Taback is a nationally recognized surgical oncologist in the New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center department of surgery. Dr. Taback is a leader in the clinical management of melanoma, sarcoma and skin/soft tissue tumor surgery. Dr. Taback is the Director of the Melanoma and Sarcoma Program and Director of the Breast Surgery Fellowship. Dr. Taback received his MD degree at Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston , and completed his general surgery residency at Brown University, Rhode Island Hospital. During that time he completed a Basic Science Research Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in Boston. Following this, he completed a fellowship in Complex Surgical Oncology at the John Wayne Cancer Institute, Santa Monica, California. Dr. Taback is a member of a number of organizations and societies including Society of Surgical Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the American Association for Cancer Research. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. He has published and authored numerous peer review manuscripts, abstracts and presentations, as well as book chapters over the years in notable publications such as Annals of Surgery, Annals of Surgical Oncology, Cancer Research, Clinical Cancer Research and the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. He is a clinical investigator with SWOG and Alliance for clinical trials. Dr. Taback has served on numerous hospital committees including tumor boards, Institutional Review Boards, Oncology Operations Council and is the American College of Surgeon’s Commission on Cancer Physician Liaison for NYP Hospital. Most recently, Dr. Taback is a noted Castle Connolly Top Doctor.
Dr. Taback is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 52 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Taback 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
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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New York University
As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
New York University
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Bret Taback
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Bret Taback?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Bret Taback by calling their office at 212-305-9676. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Bret Taback a top-rated expert for Breast Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Bret Taback is classified as an Elite expert for Breast Cancer, 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. Bret Taback specialize in?
While Dr. Bret Taback is a Surgical Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Melanoma, and Mastectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Surgical Oncology.
Does Dr. Bret Taback participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Bret Taback has published 52 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Bret Taback's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Bret Taback accept my insurance?
Dr. Bret Taback accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-9676 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Elite
- Breast CancerDr. Taback isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Taback isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- MastectomyDr. Taback isDistinguished. Learn about Mastectomy.
- MelanomaDr. Taback isDistinguished. Learn about Melanoma.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Taback isDistinguished. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
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- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- Bone TumorDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- FibroadenomaDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Fibroadenoma.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Taback isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- Experienced
- BRCA Positive Breast CancerDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about BRCA Positive Breast Cancer.
- Breast Cancer in MenDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer in Men.
- Breast InfectionDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about Breast Infection.
- Breast LumpDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about Breast Lump.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Fibrocystic Breast DiseaseDr. Taback isExperienced. Learn about Fibrocystic Breast Disease.