Overview
Jeffrey Nicastro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York.
His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Hepatic Ischemia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Kidney Transplant, and Gastrostomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Nicastro is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
111 Osborne St, Danbury, CT 06810
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. Jeffrey M. Nicastro
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro by calling their office at 718-283-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro a top-rated expert for Acute Pancreatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro is classified as an Experienced expert for Acute Pancreatitis, 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. Jeffrey M. Nicastro specialize in?
While Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Acute Pancreatitis, Kidney Transplant, and Hepatic Ischemia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro has published 57 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Pancreatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro accept my insurance?
Dr. Jeffrey M. Nicastro accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-283-6000 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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- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct CystsDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Cysts.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrostomyDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hepatic IschemiaDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Ischemia.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- HerniaDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- NecrosisDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- SplenectomyDr. Nicastro isExperienced. Learn about Splenectomy.
