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Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO
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Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO

General Surgery* Age 54
Newton, NJ
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO is a General Surgeon in Newton, NJ.

About

Dr. Nakhjo graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005 and completed a residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center.Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO is a General Surgeon in Newton, NJ and has 19 years experience. Dr. Nakhjo currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center. At present, Dr. Nakhjo received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 37 times. Dr. Nakhjo's office accepts new patients. Dr. Nakhjo is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Ventral Hernia Repair Open
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Abdominal Pain
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Gallbladder Removal
Abdominal Disorders
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Cancer, Borrmann 4
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Megacolon
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Small Intestine Disorders
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominal Mass Biopsy
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excisional Biopsy
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Port Removal
Proctectomy
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)
Resection of Bladder Neck
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Soft Tissue Mass Biopsy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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  • MagnaCare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Cigna
  • Emblem Health
  • QualCare
  • HealthFirst
  • Amerihealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    183 High St Ste 1100, Newton, NJ 07860
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 383-2222
  2. 2 Newton Medical Center
    175 High St, Newton, NJ 07860
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 383-2121

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Nakhjo
4.9
Based on 37 Reviews
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Jan 15, 2024
Dr. Nakhjo is a wonderful person, great surgeon. He repaired my navel beyond expectations after the pregnancy that left me with a bulging hernia. I highly recommend him, Agnes
Agnes TK — Jan 15, 2024
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Peninsula Hospital Center
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Flushing Hospital Medical Center
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hackensack University Medical Center
    2011
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nakhjo's profile.

Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO is affiliated with Morristown Medical Center and Newton Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shomaf Nakhjo, DO holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Morristown Medical Center

    100 Madison Ave, Morristown, NJ

  • Newton Medical Center

    175 High St, Newton, NJ