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Dr. Joel Nizin, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Joel Nizin, MD
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Dr. Joel Nizin, MD is a General Surgeon in Paramus, NJ.
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Dr. Joel Nizin, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Paramus, NJ
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
Dr. Joel Nizin, MD is a General Surgeon in Paramus, NJ.

About

Dr. Nizin graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. Dr. Joel Nizin, MD is a General Surgeon in Paramus, NJ and has 46 years experience. Dr. Nizin currently practices at Valley Medical Group - Digestive Health and are affiliated with Valley Hospital. Dr. Nizin has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nizin received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Dr. Nizin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nizin is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Low Wait Times

Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Colectomy
Small Intestine Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Anoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Sphincterotomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carcinoma in Situ
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Fecal Incontinence
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Toxic Megacolon
Traumatic Brain Injury
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colostomy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Renal Transplant
Thoracentesis
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Valley Medical Group - Digestive Health
    140 E Ridgewood Ave Ste 525S, Paramus, NJ 07652
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nizin
4.6
Based on 36 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Mar 16, 2023
As Dr. Nizin and I go back many years, he knows me well! After reviewing my meds, I scheduled my colonoscopy with his kind scheduler. I trust him completely!
Julie — Mar 16, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Howard University College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Saint Luke's Roosevelt Hospital
    1979
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Minnesota Hospital & Clinic
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Nizin, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nizin's profile.

Dr. Nizin frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Nizin, MD is affiliated with Valley Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Nizin, MD holds board certification in Colon & Rectal Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Valley Hospital

    223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ