Overview
Stephen Merola is a General Surgeon in Flushing, New York. Dr. Merola is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
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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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 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stephen Merola
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Stephen Merola?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Stephen Merola by calling their office at 347-378-0583. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Stephen Merola a top-rated expert for Hernia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stephen Merola is classified as an Advanced 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. Stephen Merola specialize in?
While Dr. Stephen Merola is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallstones. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Stephen Merola participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Stephen Merola has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hernia. You can view a list of Dr. Stephen Merola's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Stephen Merola accept my insurance?
Dr. Stephen Merola accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 347-378-0583 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
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- HerniaDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Hernia.
- Sleeve GastrectomyDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Sleeve Gastrectomy.
- Umbilical HerniaDr. Merola isAdvanced. Learn about Umbilical Hernia.
- Experienced
- CholecystitisDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Epithelioid SarcomaDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Epithelioid Sarcoma.
- Femoral HerniaDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Hernia.
- FibrosarcomaDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Fibrosarcoma.
- GastrectomyDr. Merola isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
