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Dr. Christopher Wolfgang, MD

General Surgery*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Wolfgang, MD

Dr. Christopher Wolfgang, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 26 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Dr. Wolfgang, completed a residency at Milton Hershey Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Wolfgang an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Wolfgang works at Practice in New York, NY with other offices in Baltimore, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Pancreatic Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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. Wolfgang's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nyu Vascular Surgery Associates
    530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-7302
  2. 2
    Johns Hopkins Hospital
    600 N Wolfe St, Baltimore, MD 21287 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 502-4194
  3. 3
    Nyu
    240 E 38th St, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-2630
  4. 4
    Nyc Health Hospitals Bellevue
    462 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (844) 692-4692

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  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Pancreatic Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Pancreatic Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
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Treatment frequency



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Pancreatic Cancer
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Biliary Atresia
Cholangiocarcinoma
Intestinal Obstruction
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Small Intestine Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Splenectomy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colostomy
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemigastrectomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Liver Tumor Ablation
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Percutaneous Tumor Ablation of Liver
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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
Skin Grafts
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair
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    4.4
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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 26 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1770519761
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Milton Hershey Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Milton Hershey Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Wolfgang has seen patients for Pancreatic Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wolfgang on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Wolfgang. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wolfgang.

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