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Dr. Douglas Held, MD

General Surgery
4.2 (18)
Map Pin Small New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Douglas Held, MD

Dr. Douglas Held, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 43 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT BROOKLYN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Long Island Jewish Medical Center and Saint Joseph Hospital. Dr. Held, completed a residency at Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery. Patients rated Dr. Held an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Held works at LIJMC - Dept of Surgery in New Hyde Park, NY with other offices in Lynbrook, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem 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. Held's Office Locations

  1. 1
    LIJMC - Dept of Surgery
    1999 Marcus Ave, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 488-2743
  2. 2
    Northwell Health
    733 Sunrise Hwy Fl 2, Lynbrook, NY 11563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 488-2743

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • Saint Joseph Hospital

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Inguinal Hernia
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    4.2
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    About Dr. Douglas Held, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 43 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1457318677
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Ctr
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Hltheast Tch Hp-Allentown Hp, Colon And Rectal Surgery Long Island Jewish Med Ctr, General Surgery
    Residency
    Internship
    • Li Jewish Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT BROOKLYN / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Held has seen patients for Inguinal Hernia and Ventral Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Held on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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