Dr. Francisco Guzman
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 top areas of expertise are Obesity, Ampullary Cancer, Hiatal Hernia, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- PPO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
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Locations
161 Fort Washington Avenue, Floor 5, Suite 524, New York, NY 10032
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604
Additional Areas of Focus
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
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. Francisco Guzman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Francisco Guzman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Francisco 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 Guzman a top-rated expert for Sleeve Gastrectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Francisco 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 Guzman specialize in?
While Dr. Francisco 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 Guzman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Francisco Guzman has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Sleeve Gastrectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Francisco 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 Guzman accept my insurance?
Dr. Francisco 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
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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- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Guzman isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- 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.