Expertise in
19
conditions
Expertise in
19
conditions
General Surgery - Upper East Side
520 E 70th St # 8, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Cheguevara Afaneh is a General Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Afaneh is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 72 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

General Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • 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
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

General Surgery - Upper East Side
520 E 70th St # 8, New York, NY 10021

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.


72 Total Publications

American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery review of endobariatric procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh by calling their office at 646-664-1728. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh a top-rated expert for Hernia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh is classified as an Elite expert for Hernia, 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. Cheguevara Afaneh specialize in?

While Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.

Does Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh has published 72 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh accept my insurance?

Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 646-664-1728 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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