Overview
Dessislava Stefanova is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.
Dr. Stefanova is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles.
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530 1st Ave Ste 10S, New York, NY 10016
159 E 53rd St Fl 2, New York, NY 10022
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. Dessislava Stefanova
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dessislava Stefanova?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dessislava Stefanova by calling their office at 212-263-3166. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dessislava Stefanova a top-rated expert for Hiatal Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dessislava Stefanova is classified as an Advanced expert for Hiatal 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. Dessislava Stefanova specialize in?
While Dr. Dessislava Stefanova is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hiatal Hernia, Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Dessislava Stefanova participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dessislava Stefanova has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hiatal Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Dessislava Stefanova's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dessislava Stefanova accept my insurance?
Dr. Dessislava Stefanova accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-263-3166 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
- Advanced
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Stefanova isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenal Gland AdenomaDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Gland Adenoma.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- CholecystitisDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EndoscopyDr. Stefanova isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
