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Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD

General Surgery*
4.2 (5)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD

Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine. Dr. Fahoum, completed a residency at NY Meth Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fahoum an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Fahoum works at Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Fahoum's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    515 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 760-7357
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    NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 760-7357

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    About Dr. Bashar Fahoum, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1053486985
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ny Med College
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • NY Meth Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • NY Meth Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Fahoum works at Center for Community Health at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. View the full address on Dr. Fahoum’s profile.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Fahoum. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fahoum.

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