Overview
Cheguevara Afaneh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Afaneh is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Cheguevara I. Afaneh
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Cheguevara I. Afaneh?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Cheguevara I. 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 I. Afaneh a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Cheguevara I. 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 I. Afaneh specialize in?
While Dr. Cheguevara I. 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 I. Afaneh participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Cheguevara I. Afaneh has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Cheguevara I. 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 I. Afaneh accept my insurance?
Dr. Cheguevara I. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- HerniaDr. Afaneh isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Afaneh isElite. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Distinguished
- GastrectomyDr. Afaneh isDistinguished. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Afaneh isDistinguished. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- GallstonesDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastric BypassDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastrostomyDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hernia SurgeryDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia Surgery.
- NephrectomyDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Nephrectomy.
- ObesityDr. Afaneh isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- AcrospiromaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- AppendectomyDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Appendectomy.
- AppendicitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Appendicitis.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CellulitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Antibody-Mediated RejectionDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cronkhite-Canada DiseaseDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Cronkhite-Canada Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- EsophagitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- GastroparesisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- HeartburnDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- HemangiopericytomaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Hemangiopericytoma.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Juvenile Polyposis SyndromeDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- MalnutritionDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)Dr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS).
- Menetrier DiseaseDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Menetrier Disease.
- NecrosisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pancreas TransplantDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Pancreas Transplant.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Reconstructive Urology SurgeryDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Reconstructive Urology Surgery.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Small Bowel ResectionDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Small Bowel Resection.
- Stomach CancerDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Afaneh isExperienced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
