Overview
Rachel Caiafa is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Brooklyn, New York.
Dr. Caiafa is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Hip Replacement, and Gastrostomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Caiafa is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance plans:
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Locations
4802 10th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11219
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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NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn
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New York University
As a hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgeon, my expertise is in the surgical care of people who have cancer or benign disease of the pancreas, gallbladder, liver, and ampulla. However, my main area of expertise is pancreatic cancer.I chose to specialize in pancreatic cancer for a variety of reasons. It is a complex and aggressive disease that requires surgical and medical management based on innovative research. In addition, providing surgical treatment for pancreatic cancer demands great technical skills, and effective treatment requires a team of experts with access to the most sophisticated technology available.At Perlmutter Cancer Center, we perform more than 100 Whipple procedures—a complex surgery for cancer in the head of the pancreas—each year with outstanding outcomes. The mortality rate of Whipple procedures at our center is among the lowest in the world. I have performed more than 1,200 of these procedures.Our team has expertise in robotic surgery of the pancreas and liver, as well as in the removal of pancreatic tumors that involve major vessels, which is also known as locally advanced pancreatic cancer. We use transplants to manage certain types of liver tumors and offer precision treatment for all stages of pancreatic cancer. Our patients have access to the most advanced clinical trials.I feel privileged to share in the lives of people who have received a diagnosis of pancreatic cancer and shepherd them through treatment. One of the most rewarding parts of. Dr. Wolfgang is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa by calling their office at 718-283-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa a top-rated expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa is classified as an Advanced expert for Chronic Subdural Hematoma, 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. Rachel J. Caiafa specialize in?
While Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, and Delirium. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Subdural Hematoma. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel J. Caiafa accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-283-6000 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
- Advanced
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Caiafa isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Caiafa isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Caiafa isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Caiafa isAdvanced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- CellulitisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholecystitisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- ConcussionDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Fractured SpineDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal PerforationDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Perforation.
- GastrostomyDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hip ReplacementDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Hip Replacement.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- NecrosisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Necrotizing FasciitisDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Fasciitis.
- Ogilvie SyndromeDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Ogilvie Syndrome.
- Peptic UlcerDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Peptic Ulcer.
- Pyogenic Liver AbscessDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Pyogenic Liver Abscess.
- Retroperitoneal InflammationDr. Caiafa isExperienced. Learn about Retroperitoneal Inflammation.
