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Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD

General Surgery*
Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD
4.9 (245 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD
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Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD

General Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 49 years experience. They graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School. They currently practice at Iris Cantor Women's Health Center and are affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Swistel has experience treating conditions like Breast Cancer and Breast Lump among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Swistel received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 245 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Swistel is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

Patients said this doctor explains conditions well.

Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Iris Cantor Women's Health Center
    425 E 61st St Fl 811, New York, NY 10065

Experience and Background Check

Lumpectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lumpectomy
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Lobular Carcinoma
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Breast Reconstruction
Biopsy of Breast
Excision of Breast Tumor
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Diseases
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Male Breast Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Varicose Veins
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Breast Augmentation
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Reduction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Excision
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Breast Cancer Surgery
Nipple Reconstruction
Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Grafts
Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Swistel
4.9
Based on 245 Reviews
5 Stars (237)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 13, 2024
Dr.Swistel was wonderful.From diagnosis through treatment and through surgery he made my mother feel confident and at ease and things could not have gone better.
— Apr 13, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is a general surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 48 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Brown University Alpert Medical School in 1975. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Brown University Alpert Medical School
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
    1980
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Swistel's profile.

Dr. Swistel frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer and Breast Lump. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD is affiliated with Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Swistel, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Swistel has over 49 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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