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Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD
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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
Dr. Afaneh's Office Locations
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General Surgery - Upper East Side520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Directions (212) 582-3422
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GI Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery520 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021 Directions (212) 582-3422
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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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About Dr. Cheguevara Afaneh, MD
- General Surgery
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- 17 years of experience
- English, Arabic and Spanish
- Male
- 1205089463
Education & Certifications
- New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center|New York P
- Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center
- R Franklin University of Med & Sci
- General Surgery
A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
- Weill Cornell Medical Center
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Afaneh accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.
Dr. Afaneh has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.
Dr. Afaneh works at
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.
Dr. Afaneh speaks Arabic and Spanish.
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.
Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Afaneh, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Afaneh appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.