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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
29 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 29 years experience. Dr. Merola currently practices at Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Merola has experience treating conditions like Obesity, Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia 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 is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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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
Umbilical Hernia
Obesity
Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Obesity
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Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Brain Injury
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
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
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
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
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
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
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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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a general surgeon in Flushing, NY and has over 28 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.
Biography
Specialties*
General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
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Education

Medical Education

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

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Nyu Bellevue Hosps
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    2000
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

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

Yes, Dr. Stephen Merola, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Merola has over 29 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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