Overview
Dr. Francisco Guzman-Pruneda is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the Associate Program Director for the Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery Fellowship Program, and the Surgical Director for the Gastroparesis program at Columbia University. He is Board Certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery, and is a member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. He completed his Medical School training in Monterrey, Mexico, his residency in General Surgery at Brigham and Women's Hospital and The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and a fellowship in Bariatric Surgery at Mount Sinai in New York City.In addition, Dr. Guzman-Pruneda completed two research fellowships: in Immunology at the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer and in Pediatric Surgery at Texas Children's Hospital (Baylor College of Medicine), and a Global Surgery Exchange Program in Sydney, Australia.Dr. Guzman’s practice focuses on minimally invasive (laparoscopic & robotic) bariatric and foregut surgery. In addition to performing first-time weight loss operations, a significant part of his practice includes revisional or corrective surgery to address problems with previous bariatric operations. From a foregut surgery perspective, he performs hiatal / paraesophageal hernia repairs and anti-reflux surgery. Additional areas of expertise include peritoneal dialysis access surgery and is leads the surgical management for advanced gastroparesis patients that fail to respond to medical therapy, including implantation of Enterra gastric stimulator device.
Dr. Guzman is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Ampullary Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Dr. Guzman is board certified in Surgery - General Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Guzman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, Suite 524, New York, NY 10032
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Dr. Guzman 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
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Francisco A. Guzman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco A. Guzman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco A. Guzman by calling their office at 212-305-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Francisco A. Guzman a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco A. Guzman is classified as an Advanced expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy, 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. Francisco A. Guzman specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco A. Guzman is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Sleeve Gastrectomy, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gastrectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.
Does Dr. Francisco A. Guzman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco A. Guzman has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco A. Guzman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Francisco A. Guzman accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco A. Guzman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Guzman isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
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- Ampullary CancerDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- GastrectomyDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Heart TransplantDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- HeartburnDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HerniaDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- ObesityDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Obesity in ChildrenDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Obesity in Children.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- PancreaticoduodenectomyDr. Guzman isExperienced. Learn about Pancreaticoduodenectomy.