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Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (249)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD

Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 17 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from R Franklin University of Med & Sci and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Afaneh, completed a residency at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Afaneh an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Afaneh works at General Surgery - Upper East Side in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Incisional Hernia, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Obesity 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.

Dr. Afaneh's Office Locations

  1. 1
    General Surgery - Upper East Side
    520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422
  2. 2
    GI Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
    520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Incisional Hernia
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Incisional Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Obesity
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Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Duodenal Ulcer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Small Intestine Cancer
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Acute Bowel Infarction
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Appendiceal Tumor
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Disorders
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Diverticulitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gallbladder Infections
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders
Gastroparesis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Prolapse
Jejunal Atresia
Jejunal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pediatric Obesity
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleural Effusion
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Disorders
Small Intestine Diverticulosis
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spleen Disorders
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colon Surgery
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Anti-Reflux Surgery
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Splenectomy
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
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)
Renal Transplant
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Single Incision Gallbladder Removal
Single Incision Laparoscopic Surgery
Small Bowel Resection
Small Bowel Surgery
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Stomach Surgery
Surgical Endoscopy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Affinity Health Plan
    • Amerihealth
    • Amida Care
    • Anthem
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • CoreSource
    • EmblemHealth
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Fidelis Care
    • Group Health Incorporated (GHI)
    • HIP Health Plan of New York
    • Humana
    • Medicare
    • POMCO Group
    • United Healthcare Community Plan
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • VNS Choice

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    Based on 249 ratings
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    3 Star
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    1 Star
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    About Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic and Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1205089463
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center|New York P
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • R Franklin University of Med & Sci
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Afaneh is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Afaneh works at General Surgery - Upper East Side in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Afaneh’s profile.

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

    249 patients have reviewed Dr. Afaneh. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Afaneh.

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