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Dr. John Mecenas, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Dr. John Mecenas, MD
4.0 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. John Mecenas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Ithaca, NY.
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Dr. John Mecenas, MD

General Surgery* Age 55
Ithaca, NY
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Mecenas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Ithaca, NY.

About

Dr. John Mecenas, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Ithaca, NY and has 28 years experience. They graduated from Mount Sinai. They currently practice at Practice. At present, Dr. Mecenas received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Mecenas is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Anal and Rectal Cancer
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
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Acid Reflux Surgery
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anorectal Myomectomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Cystotomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • GHI CBP
  • Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Employer Sponsored
    Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Empire Hospital
    Empire Hospital/Medical (Trad)
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Community Blue PPO
    Performance Blue
    PPOBlue PPO
  • MVP Health Care HMO
    MVP Health Plan EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1301 Trumansburg Rd Ste E, Ithaca, NY 14850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 273-3161
  2. 2 Office
    310 Taughannock Blvd Ste 3, Ithaca, NY 14850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 252-3555
  3. 3 Specialty Services of Cma At Cortland
    1122 Commons Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 428-8004
  4. 4 Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca
    101 Dates Dr, Ithaca, NY 14850
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (607) 274-4011

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4.0
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mount Sinai
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • North Shore University Hospital
    1997
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • NYU Langone Medical Center
    2002
Fellowship Hospital
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Yes, Dr. John Mecenas, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.