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Dr. Eric Edwards, MD

Bariatric Surgery
4.6 (28)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Eric Edwards, MD

Dr. Eric Edwards, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Queens.

Dr. Edwards works at May Center for Mount Sinai Doctors in New York, NY with other offices in Long Island City, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Obesity along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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. Edwards' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Mount Sinai Hospital
    5 E 98th St # 2, New York, NY 10029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
  2. 2
    Mount Sinai Doctors Queens
    2520 30th Ave Fl 5, Long Island City, NY 11102 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions

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    • Aetna
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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.6
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    Based on 28 ratings
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    Jul 15, 2021
    Since my first appointment Dr. Edwards was very informative, listened and answered all my questions. I know that I’m in good hands. Also his nurse Amy is very nice and she followed up all the step before going forward to my bariatric surgery. Great staff! :D
    Yokasta Cordero — Jul 15, 2021
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    About Dr. Eric Edwards, MD

    Specialties
    • Bariatric Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1043268428
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UMDNJ-- New Jersey Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Mount Sinai Hospital
    • Mount Sinai Queens

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Dr. Edwards has an average wait time of 31 – 45 minutes at their office(s).

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

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

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Edwards. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Edwards.

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