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Dr. Andrea Zimmern, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.4 (8)
Map Pin Small Lynbrook, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Andrea Zimmern, MD

Dr. Andrea Zimmern, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Lynbrook, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. Zimmern, completed a residency at STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK. Patients rated Dr. Zimmern an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Zimmern works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery and Smith Institute for Urology at Lynbrook in Lynbrook, NY with other offices in Great Neck, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Zimmern's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Obstetrics, Gynecology, Surgery, and Urology at Lynbrook
    733 Sunrise Hwy Fl 2, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 222-0722
  2. 2
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center for Colon & Rectal Diseases at Great Neck
    900 Northern Blvd Ste 100, Great Neck, NY 11021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 730-2100
  3. 3
    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery and Smith Institute for Urology at Lynbrook
    733 Sunrise Hwy, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 927-1500

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  • North Shore University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
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Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anoscopy
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Abdominal Pain
Anal Fissure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Ventral Hernia
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Excision of Anal Tags
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Wedge Resection Colon
Abdominal Disorders
Anal Disorders
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Rectovaginal Fistula
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Vulvar Cancer
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Appendectomy
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cancer Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Debridement
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Liver Biopsy
Muscle Biopsy
Open Appendectomy
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
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
Splenectomy
Thyroid Surgery
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginectomy
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    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1669641296
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Saint Vincent Health Center|University of Illinois at Chicago Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK
    Residency
    Internship
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT STONY BROOK
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Zimmern has seen patients for Anal and Rectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimmern on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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