Overview
Joe Askar is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Dunkirk, New York.
Dr. Askar is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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Locations
614 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joe I. Askar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joe I. Askar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joe I. Askar by calling their office at 716-366-4545. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joe I. Askar a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joe I. Askar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Joe I. Askar specialize in?
While Dr. Joe I. Askar is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Hernia, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Joe I. Askar accept my insurance?
Dr. Joe I. Askar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 716-366-4545 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
- Distinguished
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Askar isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Epidermoid CystDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Epidermoid Cyst.
- Epidural LipomatosisDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Epidural Lipomatosis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Juvenile AngiofibromaDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Juvenile Angiofibroma.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Pilonidal Sinus DiseaseDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Pilonidal Sinus Disease.
- Proliferating Trichilemmal CystDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Proliferating Trichilemmal Cyst.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Askar isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- AcrospiromaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Acrospiroma.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AngiosarcomaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Aseptic and Alopecic Nodules of Scalp (AANS)
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Breast CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- CellulitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Collapsed LungDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- ColonoscopyDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Congenital Hypotrichosis MiliaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hypotrichosis Milia.
- Ear CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Ear Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- EsophagitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- GangreneDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Gangrene.
- GastrectomyDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- GastritisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- GastrostomyDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Granulomatous HypophysitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Granulomatous Hypophysitis.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Hereditary Mucoepithelial DysplasiaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Mucoepithelial Dysplasia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis PerstansDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Hyperkeratosis Lenticularis Perstans.
- Inflammatory Breast CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Inflammatory Breast Cancer.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1Dr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Iridogoniodysgenesis Type 1.
- LymphangitisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphangitis.
- Lymphofollicular HyperplasiaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia.
- Lymphomatoid GranulomatosisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Lymphomatoid Granulomatosis.
- Mesenteric Venous ThrombosisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis.
- Muir-Torre SyndromeDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Muir-Torre Syndrome.
- Nakajo-Nishimura SyndromeDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Nakajo-Nishimura Syndrome.
- NecrosisDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing GranulomaDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Granuloma.
- Pacemaker ImplantationDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Pacemaker Implantation.
- Paget Disease of the BreastDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Paget Disease of the Breast.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pharyngomaxillary Space AbscessDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Pharyngomaxillary Space Abscess.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
- Stiff Skin SyndromeDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Skin Syndrome.
- Subareolar AbscessDr. Askar isExperienced. Learn about Subareolar Abscess.