Dr. Naomi Berezin
Overview
"Naomi Berezin is an Assistant Professor of Surgery and Critical Care at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. She specializes in both emergency and elective general surgery to treat such conditions as gallbladder disease, hernias, diverticulitis, and bowel obstruction, as well as the care of critically ill surgical patients.Dr Berezin's two passions are patient care and medical education. ""I liked working with my hands as a child,"" says Dr. Berezin, who continued that interest in college at New York University where she studied English literature and music, before going on to complete the Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Program at Columbia University. ""Working with my hands is what drew me to surgery."" Dr. Berezin talks to patients about their diagnosis and treatment using language they can grasp. ""I like to draw pictures for my patients so they can understand what I am talking about,"" she says. ""I'm a visual learner and I've found that doing this enables patients to participate in their care. People ask really insightful questions when they are included in shared decision making."" Dr Berezin teaches medical students and residents and is involved in courses on palliative care and surgical board preparation.Dr. Berezin is a member of a number of professional societies including the Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma, American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, Society of Critical Care Medicine, and American College of Surgeons. She is dually board-certified in both General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care. After graduating from Sackler School of Medicine, Dr Berezin went on to complete her general surgery residency training at Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center. She then completed a trauma and surgical critical care fellowship at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center before embarking on her career at Yale School of Medicine.".
Her top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Gallbladder Disease, and Ogilvie Syndrome.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
5141 Broadway, New York, NY 10034
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Naomi Berezin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Naomi Berezin?
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Is Dr. Naomi Berezin a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Naomi Berezin is classified as an Experienced expert for Cholecystitis, 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. Naomi Berezin specialize in?
While Dr. Naomi Berezin is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Naomi Berezin participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Naomi Berezin has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Naomi Berezin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Naomi Berezin accept my insurance?
Dr. Naomi Berezin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-342-1734 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- CholecystitisDr. Berezin isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Berezin isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Berezin isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)Dr. Berezin isExperienced. Learn about Venous Thromboembolism (VTE).