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Dr. Frank Caliendo, MD

Dr. Frank Caliendo, MD

Proctologist
1100 Franklin Ave, Ste 203, Garden City, NY
Dr. Caliendo was born and raised on Long Island. He attended Hofstra University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in music. He then went on to receive his Medical Degree at The University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School. From there he completed five years of General Surgery training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Caliendo then pursued specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ. There he trained under Dr. Eugene Salvati, regarded as one of the “fathers” of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Before completing his specialty training Dr. Caliendo was asked to remain in New Jersey and join Dr. Salvati’s group. Dr. Caliendo practiced in NJ until 2005 when he was recruited to join the NSLIJ Health System. Dr. Caliendo was made Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2012 and held that position until 2016 when he joined CRSSNY. Along with the expertise in treating colon and rectal diseases, Dr Caliendo brings with him a vast experience in laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Caliendo has performed hundreds of laparoscopic colon and rectal surgical operations. He has had the honor and privilege of teaching these procedures to colon and rectal surgical residents since 2000. Dr. Caliendo is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He serves as the Senior Vice President of the Mount Sinai Health Network, and as Director of Colorectal Surgical Services at South Nassau Community hospital. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS).
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Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Frank Caliendo

Dr. Caliendo was born and raised on Long Island. He attended Hofstra University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology with a minor in music. He then went on to receive his Medical Degree at The University of Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School. From there he completed five years of General Surgery training at Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Caliendo then pursued specialty training in Colon and Rectal Surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick, NJ. There he trained under Dr. Eugene Salvati, regarded as one of the “fathers” of Colon and Rectal Surgery. Before completing his specialty training Dr. Caliendo was asked to remain in New Jersey and join Dr. Salvati’s group. Dr. Caliendo practiced in NJ until 2005 when he was recruited to join the NSLIJ Health System. Dr. Caliendo was made Chief of Colon and Rectal Surgery at Long Island Jewish Medical Center in 2012 and held that position until 2016 when he joined CRSSNY. Along with the expertise in treating colon and rectal diseases, Dr Caliendo brings with him a vast experience in laparoscopic colon and rectal surgery. Dr. Caliendo has performed hundreds of laparoscopic colon and rectal surgical operations. He has had the honor and privilege of teaching these procedures to colon and rectal surgical residents since 2000. Dr. Caliendo is Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery as well as the American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery. He serves as the Senior Vice President of the Mount Sinai Health Network, and as Director of Colorectal Surgical Services at South Nassau Community hospital. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (FASCRS).

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Areas of expertise

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Surgical removal of colon
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
Colonoscopy
Acute hemorrhoids

Office location

Colon & Rectal Surgical Specialists of New York
1100 Franklin Ave, Ste 203, Garden City, NY 11530
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Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Mount Sinai South Nassau

Board certifications

  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Chicago Medical School, Doctor of Medicine
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in General Surgery
  • University Medicine & Dentistry, Fellowship in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Professional memberships

  • American College of Surgeons
  • American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Awards and publications

  • Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1124199211

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Dr. Frank Caliendo is affiliated with Mount Sinai South Nassau.

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Where is Dr. Frank Caliendo's office located?

Dr. Frank Caliendo's office is located at 1100 Franklin Ave, Garden City, NY 11530.

Which board certifications does Dr. Frank Caliendo have?

Dr. Frank Caliendo is certified by American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Frank Caliendo?

Dr. Frank Caliendo frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, and Removal of Cyst. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Frank Caliendo on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Frank Caliendo speak?

Dr. Frank Caliendo speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Frank Caliendo in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Dr. Frank Caliendo. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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