Jennifer R. Defazio
Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio

Pediatric Surgery
3959 Broadway, 
New York, NY 
On Staff At
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
5
conditions
3959 Broadway, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Jennifer DeFazio, MD, is a board-certified pediatric surgeon. She treats a broad range of pediatric conditions and is especially interested in the surgical management of neonatal and congenital diseases, complex anorectal disorders, metabolic disease and Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS). She is also part of the Bowel Management Program.

Dr. Defazio is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gangrene, Hirschsprung Disease, Appendectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Defazio is board certified in Surgery. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Defazio is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Hospital SUNY Downstate

Residency

University Of Chicago

Specialties

Pediatric Surgery

Licenses

Pediatric Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

Surgery

Fellowships

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
MVP Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
VNS Health
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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Locations

CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
3959 Broadway, New York, NY 10032
Other Locations
CUIMC/Milstein Hospital Building
177 Ft. Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
ColumbiaDoctors at NewYork-Presbyterian The One
1111 Westchester Avenue, White Plains, NY 10604

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio by calling their office at 212-342-8585. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio a top-rated expert for Appendicitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio is classified as an Elite expert for Appendicitis, 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. Jennifer R. Defazio specialize in?

While Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio is a Pediatric Surgery, they have specific expertise in Appendicitis, Appendectomy, and Gangrene. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Surgery.

Does Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio accept my insurance?

Dr. Jennifer R. Defazio accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-342-8585 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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