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Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD is a General Surgeon in Valhalla, NY.
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Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Valhalla, NY
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD is a General Surgeon in Valhalla, NY.

About

Dr. Policastro graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 1985 and completed a residency at Ny Med College.Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD is a General Surgeon in Valhalla, NY and has 39 years experience. Dr. Policastro currently practices at Maria Fareri Children's Hospital and are affiliated with Westchester Medical Center. Dr. Policastro has experience treating conditions like Ventral Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Policastro received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Policastro's office accepts new patients. Dr. Policastro also speaks Spanish. Dr. Policastro is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia
Wound Repair
Gastrotomy
Ventral Hernia
Wound Repair
Gastrotomy
Ventral Hernia
Wound Repair
Gastrotomy
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallstones
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Umbilical Hernia
Colectomy
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Exstrophy of Bladder
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stroke
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Organ Transplant
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anoscopy
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Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Liver Transplant
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Vagotomy
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Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Locations

  1. 1 Westchester Medical Center
    100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595
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Jul 05, 2023
Professional... great surgeon ..wife was home 3 hours after surgery. Trust him with my life!!
— Jul 05, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Critical Care Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Creighton University School of Medicine
    1985
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ny Med College
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Policastro's profile.

Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD is affiliated with Westchester Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Anthony Policastro, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Westchester Medical Center

    100 Woods Rd, Valhalla, NY