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Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD

General Surgery*
4.9 (148)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience

Overview of Dr. M Shane Dawson, MD

Dr. M Shane Dawson, 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 Critical Care Surgery. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital. Dr. Dawson, completed a residency at Lenox Hill Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Dawson an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Dawson works at General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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    M. Shane Dawson, MD, PLLC
    162 E 78th St Fl 1, New York, NY 10075 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 744-1100

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    Specialties*
    • General Surgery

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    • 26 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1487758900
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Duke UMC
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    Residency
    • Lenox Hill Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • Louisana State University
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    Board Certifications
    • Critical Care Surgery and General Surgery
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    Dr. Dawson works at General and Laparoscopic Surgeons of New York in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Dawson’s profile.

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