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Dr. Francis Porreca, MD

General Surgery*
3.2 (6)
Map Pin Small Yorktown Heights, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Francis Porreca, MD

Dr. Francis Porreca, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Yorktown Heights, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 46 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital. Dr. Porreca, completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division. Patients rated Dr. Porreca an average 3.2 star rating.

Dr. Porreca works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Gastroenterology & Vascular Surgery in Yorktown Heights, NY with other offices in Bronx, NY, Yonkers, NY and Bronxville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) 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.

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Dr. Porreca's Office Locations

  1. 1
    NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Gastroenterology & Vascular Surgery
    2649 Strang Blvd Ste 206, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (914) 736-0703
  2. 2
    ColumbiaDoctors - 3219 East Tremont Avenue
    3219 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10461 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 792-8115
  3. 3
    ColumbiaDoctors - 984 North Broadway
    984 N Broadway Ste 501, Yonkers, NY 10701 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 792-8115
  4. 4
    NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 792-8115

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  • NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center
  • NewYork-Presbyterian/The Allen Hospital

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Veins

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Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Varicose Veins
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Varicose Vein Procedure
Abdominal Pain
Appendicitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Breast Lump
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Pleural Effusion
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Atherectomy
Bunion Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Excision
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Excision of Stomach Tumor
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Thromboendarterectomy or Excision of Infected Graft
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
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    About Dr. Francis Porreca, MD

    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 46 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Italian
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    NPI Number
    • 1871517177
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    Residency
    Internship
    • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery
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    Dr. Francis Porreca, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Porreca is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Porreca works at NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Hudson Valley - Gastroenterology & Vascular Surgery in Yorktown Heights, NY with other offices in Bronx, NY, Yonkers, NY and Bronxville, NY. View the full addresses on Dr. Porreca’s profile.

    Dr. Porreca has seen patients for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Porreca on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Porreca. The overall rating for this provider is 3.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Porreca.

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