Dr. Anthony J. Policastro, MD, FACS
Surgeon | Surgical Critical Care
19 Bradhurst Ave Suite 1700 Hawthorne NY, 10532About
Dr. Anthony J. Policastro MD SCCM is a general surgeon practicing in Hawthorne, NY. Dr. Policastro MD SCCM specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Policastro MD SCCM provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Creighton University School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Stroke
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Dr. Anthony J. Policastro, MD, FACS's Practice location
Practice At 19 Bradhurst Ave Suite 1700
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