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Dr. Bret Taback, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dr. Bret Taback, MD
4.7 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Bret Taback, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Bret Taback, MD
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Dr. Bret Taback, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bret Taback, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Bret Taback, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 33 years experience. They graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Il|Rhode Island Hospital.They currently practice at CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion and are affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Taback has experience treating conditions like Breast Lump and Breast Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Taback received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Taback also speaks Spanish. Dr. Taback is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
    161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032

Experience and Background Check

Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Breast Lump
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Male Breast Carcinoma
Melanoma
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Mastectomy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Lipomas
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Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Port Placements or Replacements
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Abscess
Breast Diseases
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cervical Cancer
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Coagulation Disorders
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 1
Follicular Lymphoma Grade 2
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Gynecomastia
Hemophilia
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hodgkin's Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Kaposi Sarcoma of Lymph Nodes
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Kidney Cancer
Labia Majora Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Male Breast Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Merkel Cell Carcinoma
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Myeloma
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Ovarian Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pineal Region Tumors
Pleural Effusion
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sarcoma
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Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Anoscopy
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Atherectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Breast Cancer Surgery
Breast Reconstruction
Breast Surgical Procedure
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Varicose Vein Procedure
Wedge Resection Colon

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Sep 29, 2021
He is very caring, does not rush appointment, answers all your questions. He personally calls you after a procedure. Best doctor ever and great sense of humor.
— Sep 29, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Bret Taback, MD is a general surgery specialist in New York, NY and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1991. He specializes in General Surgery, Oncology, and more.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Oncology
Breast Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Northwestern University Medical Center, Chicago, Il|Rhode Island Hospital
    1999
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaceness Medical Center|John Wayne Cancer Institute
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bret Taback, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taback's profile.

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

Dr. Bret Taback, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Bret Taback, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Taback has over 33 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester

    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital

    5141 Broadway, New York, NY

  • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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