Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev, MD, PhD, Brooklyn, NY

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4.26

About Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev

Vadim Nakhamiyayev, MD, PhD, FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon with 30 years in medical practice. Dr. Nakhamiyayev has special interests and training in hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, colorectal surgery, and surgery of the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Azerbaijan Medical Institute in Russia, and also earned a PhD at the Azerbaijan Scientific Gastroenterology Research Institute, where he completed a research fellowship in liver, pancreas and bile duct reconstructive surgery. He conducted post-doctoral research in hepatic tumors at the Moscow Medical Academy, where he was Senior Staff Scientist. Following medical school, he completed surgical residencies at New York Methodist Hospital. Dr. Nakhamiyayev has expertise in performing minimally invasive procedures using laparoscopic and the robotic surgery. He has presented at professional conferences and authored numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation

Groin hernia surgery

Gallbladder removal

Abdominal hernia repair surgery

Surgical removal of colon

Acute gallbladder or bile duct inflammation

Groin hernia surgery

Gallbladder removal

Abdominal hernia repair surgery

Office locations

Maimonides General Surgery (1 of 2)

2155 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

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Maimonides General Surgery (2 of 2)

4813 9th Ave, FL 6, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Education and background

Practice names

Maimonides General Surgery

Hospital affiliations

Maimonides Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Azerbaijan Medical University, Doctor of Medicine
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (Residency)
NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, Residency in Surgery
Azerbaijan Medical University (Fellowship)

Awards and publications

Best Regional Hospitals, New York Metro - U.S. News (2025 - 2026)
Surgical Care Excellence Award, Healthgrades (2025)
High Performing Hospitals for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery (2025 - 2026)

Languages spoken

English
Farsi
Russian

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1801114442

Patient reviews

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4.26

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Which hospital is Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev affiliated with?

Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev is affiliated with Maimonides Medical Center.

What practice does Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev work with?

Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev works with Maimonides General Surgery.

Where is Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev's office located?

Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev has 2 office locations in Brooklyn, view full addresses on Dr. Nakhamiyayev's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev have?

Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev is certified by American Board of Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev?

Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev frequently sees patients for Colon Cancer, Colon Cancer Screening, Colorectal Surgery, Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy , and Gallstones. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Vadim Nakhamiyayev on their profile.