Dr. Stephen Merola M.D.
Surgeon
5645 Main St Flushing NY, 11355About
Dr. Stephen Merola is a general surgeon practicing in Flushing, NY. Dr. Merola 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. Merola 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
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1995
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pancreatitis
- Obesity
- Hiatal Hernia
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
- Lipoma
- Sebaceous Cyst
Fellowships
- Hackensack University Medical Center
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