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Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD

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Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD
4.3 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD

General Surgery*
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Fahoum graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1987 and completed a residency at NY Meth Hospital.Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is a General Surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Fahoum currently practices at Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Fahoum received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Fahoum's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fahoum also speaks Arabic. Dr. Fahoum is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

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Locations

  1. 1 Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  2. 2 NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Experience and Background Check

Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Gallstones
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Traumatic Brain Injury
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Appendectomy
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
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 Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Venous Thrombectomy
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Jun 23, 2024
he saw me and heh decided to took me to surgery and he was kind and expert! he made me feel to trust him which is important
— Jun 23, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is a general surgeon in Brooklyn, NY and has over 36 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine in 1987. He specializes in General Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Arabic
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Internship
  • NY Meth Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • NY Meth Hospital
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ny Med College
    1993
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fahoum's profile.

Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Dr. Fahoum has over 37 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

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