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 clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Gallbladder Removal.
Dr. Iskandar is board certified in 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, and Metabolic Bariatric Surgery- American Board Of Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.
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Waxahachie, TX 75165
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Waxahachie, TX 75165
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mazen Iskandar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mazen Iskandar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mazen Iskandar by calling their office at 469-800-9832. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mazen Iskandar a top-rated expert for Hernia?
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.
Does Dr. Mazen Iskandar accept my insurance?
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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- HerniaDr. Iskandar isDistinguished. Learn about Hernia.
- Advanced
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Iskandar isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Iskandar isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
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- CellulitisDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ColostomyDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Iskandar isExperienced. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.