Dr. John A Mecenas M.D.
Surgeon
1301 Trumansburg Rd Suite E Ithaca NY, 14850Rating
4/5
About
Dr. John Mecenas is a general surgeon practicing in Ithaca, NY. Dr. Mecenas 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. Mecenas 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
Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny 1996
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai 1996
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Gallstones
- Pain
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
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