Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

Bariatric Surgeon
186-03 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY
Stephen Merola, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is an attending surgeon, Vice Chairman for Patient Safety and Quality, and Chief of General, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Merola is a board certified General Surgeon specializing in Bariatric Surgery. He also specializes in the surgical treatment of obesity, hiatal and abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, completed both his residency and fellowship in General Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with clinical interest in obesity surgery, minimally invasive surgery and general surgery.
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Stephen Merola

Stephen Merola, MD, is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medicine. He is an attending surgeon, Vice Chairman for Patient Safety and Quality, and Chief of General, Minimally Invasive, and Bariatric Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Merola is a board certified General Surgeon specializing in Bariatric Surgery. He also specializes in the surgical treatment of obesity, hiatal and abdominal wall hernias, gallbladder disease, and gastroesophageal reflux disease. He received his medical degree from Mount Sinai School of Medicine, completed both his residency and fellowship in General Surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery with clinical interest in obesity surgery, minimally invasive surgery and general surgery.

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Areas of expertise

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Gallbladder removal
Groin hernia surgery
Gallbladder removal
Groin hernia surgery

Office location

NYPMG Queens - Surgical Specialists
186-03 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366

Education and background

Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Doctor of Medicine
  • Franklin and Marshall college (Bachelor's)
  • Hackensack University Medical Center, Fellowship in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery
  • New York University Medical Center (Internship)
  • New York University Medical Center (Residency)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1104873181

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Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Stephen Merola's office located?

Dr. Stephen Merola's office is located at 186-03 Union Turnpike, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366.

Which board certifications does Dr. Stephen Merola have?

Dr. Stephen Merola is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stephen Merola?

Dr. Stephen Merola frequently sees patients for Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , Hernia, Obesity / Weight Loss Consultation, Surgery Consultation, and Weight Loss Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stephen Merola on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Stephen Merola speak?

Dr. Stephen Merola speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Stephen Merola in reviews?

18 patients have reviewed Dr. Stephen Merola. 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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