Overview
Nasser Altorki is a Thoracic Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Altorki is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), Esophageal Cancer, Thymectomy, and Lymphadenectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 243 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- EPO
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Locations
525 E 68th St # M-404, New York, NY 10065
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nasser Altorki
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nasser Altorki?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nasser Altorki by calling their office at 347-948-6193. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nasser Altorki a top-rated expert for Lung Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nasser Altorki is classified as an Elite expert for Lung Cancer, 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. Nasser Altorki specialize in?
While Dr. Nasser Altorki is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Nasser Altorki participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nasser Altorki has published 243 articles and abstracts on conditions like Lung Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Nasser Altorki's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nasser Altorki accept my insurance?
Dr. Nasser Altorki accepts most major insurance plans, including Medicaid and UnitedHealthcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-948-6193 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
- Elite
- Lung CancerDr. Altorki isElite. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Distinguished
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung NodulesDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Nodules.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Altorki isDistinguished. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Advanced
- AchalasiaDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- LymphadenectomyDr. Altorki isAdvanced. Learn about Lymphadenectomy.
- Experienced
- Aberrant Subclavian ArteryDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Aberrant Subclavian Artery.
- Advanced BronchoscopyDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Advanced Bronchoscopy.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Breast CancerDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Collapsed LungDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- EsophagitisDr. Altorki isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.

