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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD
4.9 (18 Ratings)

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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a General Surgeon in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

General Surgery*
Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a General Surgeon in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Merola graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995 and completed a residency at Nyu Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a General Surgeon in Flushing, NY and has 30 years experience. Dr. Merola currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Merola has experience treating conditions like Obesity, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Merola received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Merola's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merola accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Locations

  1. 1 Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
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Experience and Background Check

Obesity
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Obesity
Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Obesity
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Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Merola
4.9
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a general surgeon in Flushing, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995. He specializes in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1995
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Nyu Bellevue Hosps
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Merola, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merola's profile.

Dr. Merola frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens.

Dr. Merola has over 30 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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