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Dr. Alexander Abkin, MD
Bariatric Surgery*
4.5 (110)
Florham Park, NJ
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Alexander Abkin, MD
Dr. Alexander Abkin, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Florham Park, NJ. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MED INST, ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA and is affiliated with Saint Clare's Denville Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Abkin an average 4.5 star rating.
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Dr. Abkin's Office Locations
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Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeons of Morris LLC83 Hanover Rd Ste 190, Florham Park, NJ 07932 Directions (973) 410-9700
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Alliance Medical Group PC137 Mountain Ave, Hackettstown, NJ 07840 Directions (973) 410-9700
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Diagnostic Vascular Imaging98 James St Ste 212, Edison, NJ 08820 Directions (732) 744-5955
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- Saint Clare's Denville Hospital
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Specialties*
- Bariatric Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 38 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Russian and Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1770564742
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MED INST, ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- FIRST LENINGRAD I P PAVLOV MEDICAL INSTITUTE
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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Dr. Abkin speaks Russian and Spanish.
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