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Dr. Joe Askar, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
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Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dunkirk, NY.
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Dr. Joe Askar, MD

General Surgery* Age 58
Dunkirk, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience
Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dunkirk, NY.

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Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Dunkirk, NY and has 35 years experience. They graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Brooks-tlc Hospital System and Westfield Memorial Hospital. Dr. Askar has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Askar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Askar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Askar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Robert A Zimmer Dpm PC
    614 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 366-4545
  2. 2 Brooks-tlc Hospital System Inc.
    529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY 14048
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 366-1111

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Sep 27, 2021
Dr. Askar is very professional and welcoming. He explains in a way that you can understand about the procedure and he makes you feel at ease.
Louise Graves — Sep 27, 2021
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Biography
  • Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a general surgery specialist in Dunkirk, NY and has over 34 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE in 1989. He specializes in General Surgery.
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1989
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joe Askar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Askar's profile.

Dr. Joe Askar, MD is affiliated with Brooks-tlc Hospital System and Westfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joe Askar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Brooks-tlc Hospital System

    529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY

  • Westfield Memorial Hospital

    189 E Main St, Westfield, NY