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Dr. Alexander Barkan, MD

General Surgery
4.4 (18)
Map Pin Small Garden City, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alexander Barkan, MD

Dr. Alexander Barkan, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Garden City, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island and Richmond University Medical Center. Dr. Barkan, completed a residency at 2005. Patients rated Dr. Barkan an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Barkan works at NYU Winthrop Surgical Associates, Patchogue, NY in Garden City, NY with other offices in Staten Island, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Barkan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    700 Stewart Ave Ste 200, Garden City, NY 11530 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 663-1430
  2. 2
    Richmond Health Network - Bariatric
    1161 VICTORY BLVD, Staten Island, NY 10301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 818-4020

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island
  • Richmond University Medical Center

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    About Dr. Alexander Barkan, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Russian
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    NPI Number
    • 1336169671
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • 2006
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • 2005
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Alexander Barkan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Barkan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

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

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Barkan. 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. Barkan.

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