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Dr. Anthony Capizzi, MD
Overview of Dr. Anthony Capizzi, MD
Dr. Anthony Capizzi, MD is a Surgeon in West Islip, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK Medical College and is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Capizzi an average 4.1 star rating.
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Dr. Capizzi's Office Locations
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Way F Lee M.D. PC786 Montauk Hwy, West Islip, NY 11795 Directions (631) 376-3000
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Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
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Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Parathyroidectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Proctectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Crohn's Disease
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Gynecologic Cancer
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Illeum Cancer
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Incisional Hernia
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Male Breast Cancer
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Partial Lung Collapse
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Pelvic Abscess
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Secondary Malignancies
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Small Intestine Cancer
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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Thyroid Cancer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Umbilical Hernia
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Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
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Abdominal Hysterectomy
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Abdominoplasty
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Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
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Acid Reflux Surgery
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Adjacent Tissue Transfer
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Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
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Bladder Surgery
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Breast Lift Surgery
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Colectomy
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Cystotomy
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Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
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Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
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Excision of Rectal Tumor
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
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Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
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Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
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Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
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Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
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Gastrotomy
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Gynecomastia Repair
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Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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Hernia Repair
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Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
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Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
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Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
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Laparotomy
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Lumpectomy
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Open Appendectomy
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Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
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Parathyroidectomy
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Port Placements or Replacements
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Proctectomy
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
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Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
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Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
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Salpingo Oopherectomy
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
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Sphincterotomy
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Spinal Nerve Block
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Thyroid Lobectomy
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Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
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Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
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Wedge Resection Colon
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About Dr. Anthony Capizzi, MD
Specialties*
- General Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 41 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Italian
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1427022003
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- NEW YORK Medical College
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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