Mazen Iskandar
Expertise in
3
conditions
Expertise in
3
conditions

Overview

Dr. Iskandar is a board-certified general surgeon with fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery. He joined Baylor Scott & White in 2019 after spending most of his training and career in New York City. Dr. Iskandar received his medical degree from the American University of Beirut then completed general surgery residency training at Mount Sinai Beth Israel in New York City. After obtaining a fellowship in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery from NYU-Langone in Brooklyn, he was appointed as an assistant professor of surgery at Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he practiced for several years. Dr. Iskandar’s additional training allowed him to develop his skills and focus on his passion for bariatric surgery and complex abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia surgery. Under his leadership, Baylor Scott & White Center for Hernia Surgery was established for the management of simple to the more challenging complex and recurrent hernias. Dr. Iskandar’s philosophy is to achieve durable and favorable outcomes by better patient preparation for surgery and by using innovative techniques and materials including robotic surgery. Dr. Iskandar is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, a fellow of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery and a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgery. He has several peer-reviewed publications, book chapters and presentations/abstracts in the fields of hernia and bariatric surgery and has been invited to speak at lectures on his specialty. Dr. Iskandar is fluent in English, French and Arabic.

Dr. Iskandar is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

American University Of Beirut - 2008|Our Lady Of Mercy Medical Center - 2011|Mount Sinai Hospital And Medical Center - 2015|Lutheran Medical Center - Brooklyn - 2016

Residency

Surgery, Mount Sinai Beth Israel Medical Center - 2015

Specialties

Bariatric Medicine
General Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in NY

Board Certifications

General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery/General Surgery
- American Board Of Surgery / Focused Practice In Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery / Focused Practice In Metabolic Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery- American Board Of Surgery
Metabolic Bariatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery

Fellowships

Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, NYU Lutheran Medical Center - 2016
Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery, Lutheran Medical Center - Brooklyn - 2016

Hospital Affiliations

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
Baylor University Medical Center, Part Of Baylor Scott & White Health

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Baylor Scott & White Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medica
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
Scott and White Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Superior Health Plan
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Baylor Scott & White Center for Hernia Surgery - Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Other Locations
Baylor Scott & White Center for Bariatric Surgery - Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Baylor Scott & White Texas Surgical Specialists - Waxahachie
Waxahachie, TX 75165

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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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mazen Iskandar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hernia, 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. Mazen Iskandar specialize in?

While Dr. Mazen Iskandar is a Bariatric Medicine, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, and Hiatal Hernia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Bariatric Medicine.

Does Dr. Mazen Iskandar participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Mazen Iskandar has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Mazen Iskandar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Mazen Iskandar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-9832 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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