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Dr. Akram Talhouk, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (39)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Akram Talhouk, MD

Dr. Akram Talhouk, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Talhouk an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Talhouk works at Practice in Buffalo, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Talhouk's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Buffalo Medical Group PC
    85 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 857-8648
  2. 2
    Office
    325 Essjay Rd, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 857-8648
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    Buffalo Medical Group
    425 Essjay Rd Ste 170, Buffalo, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 857-8648
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    2950 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY 14217 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 447-6100

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  • Buffalo General Medical Center

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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Umbilical Hernia
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Gallstones
Lipomas
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Intestinal Obstruction
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wound Repair
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Fistula
Ischemic Colitis
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Wedge Resection Colon
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    About Dr. Akram Talhouk, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1346215167
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Akram Talhouk, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Talhouk is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Talhouk accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

    Dr. Talhouk has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Talhouk has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Umbilical Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Talhouk on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    39 patients have reviewed Dr. Talhouk. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Talhouk.

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