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Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD
4.9 (152 Ratings)
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Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD

General Surgery* Age 52
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Dawson graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1998 and completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital.Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 26 years experience. Dr. Dawson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. At present, Dr. Dawson received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 152 times. Dr. Dawson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Dawson is board certified in Critical Care Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Fistula
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Gallbladder Cancer
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Lung Cancer
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Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
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Pulmonary Disease
Rib Fracture
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Testicular Cancer
Thrombosis
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Disease
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Dialysis Access Procedures
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Head and Neck Surgery
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liposuction
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
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Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paracentesis
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Stomach Surgery
Tracheal Surgery
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wedge Resection Stomach
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    162 E 78th St Fl 1, New York, NY 10075
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 744-1100
  2. 2 Northern Dutchess Hospital
    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
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  3. 3 Northern Dutchess Hospital
    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (845) 871-4275
  4. 4 Manhattan Eye Ear and Throat Hospital
    210 E 64th St, New York, NY 10065
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Dawson
4.9
Based on 152 Reviews
5 Stars (146)
4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (4)

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Nov 14, 2024
Dr. Dawson was exceptionally thorough from pre to post surgery, I truly appreciate the extra attentiveness and care.
Kim — Nov 14, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgery
Minimally Invasive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    1998
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Residency Hospital
  • Lenox Hill Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke UMC
    2004
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dawson's profile.

Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital

    100 E 77th St, New York, NY