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 clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Melanoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, Mastectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
Dr. Taback is board certified in Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Taback is currently accepting new patients.
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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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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 49 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
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- Breast CancerDr. Taback isElite. Learn about Breast Cancer.
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- 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.