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Dr. Nasser Altorki, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.8 (217)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
10 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nasser Altorki, MD

Dr. Nasser Altorki, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 10 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Cairo University Faculty of Medicine and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens and Weill Cornell Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Altorki an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Altorki works at Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Lung Cancer and Partial Lung Collapse along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and CareFirst 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. Altorki's Office Locations

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    Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Acid Reflux Surgery
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Aortic Aneurysm
Atrial Fibrillation
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Diverticulum
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Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Decortication and Pleurectomy
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Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
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Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
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Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Lung Nodule
Lung Tumor
Malignant Heart Tumors
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Mediastinal Tumors
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Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Pleura Cancer
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Pneumonitis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Septal Defect
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thrombosis
Thymomas
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Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Aortic Valve Surgery
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Closed Endoscopic Biopsy of Bronchus With Robotic Assistance
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Heart Defect Repair
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Port Placements or Replacements
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
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    • EmblemHealth
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    • Oxford Health Plans
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    About Dr. Nasser Altorki, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 10 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1700973898
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Chicago Hospital & Clinics
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Washington Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital
    • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    • Weill Cornell Medical Center

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

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

    Dr. Altorki works at Cardiothoracic Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical Center in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Altorki’s profile.

    Dr. Altorki has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Lung Cancer and Partial Lung Collapse, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Altorki on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    217 patients have reviewed Dr. Altorki. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Altorki.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Altorki, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Altorki appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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