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Dr. Douglas Held, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Douglas Held, MD
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Dr. Douglas Held, MD is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY.
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Dr. Douglas Held, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Held, MD is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY.

About

Dr. Held graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1980 and completed a residency at Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery.Dr. Douglas Held, MD is a General Surgeon in New Hyde Park, NY and has 44 years experience. Dr. Held currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Held has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Held received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Held's office accepts new patients. Dr. Held is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Inguinal Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Colectomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Breast Cancer
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Atresia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Lymphangioma
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectovaginal Fistula
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominal Surgery
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Appendectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Breast Augmentation
Breast Reconstruction
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colostomy
Debridement
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hemigastrectomy
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Mastectomy
Muscle Biopsy
Nipple Reconstruction
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Tumor Ablation, Liver
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Nslij
    1999 Marcus Ave Ste 106C, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 488-2743
  2. 2 Office
    733 Sunrise Hwy Fl 2, Lynbrook, NY 11563
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 222-0722

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Held
4.2
Based on 18 Reviews
5 Stars (14)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Jul 25, 2023
Had my hernia surgery done by him some years ago, best bedside manners and kept me well informed. I had absolutely no problems after.
Glorita — Jul 25, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Colorectal Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1980
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LI Jewish Hospital
    1981
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Held, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Held's profile.

Dr. Douglas Held, MD is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and North Shore University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Held, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

    270 05 76 Ave, New Hyde Park, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY