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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Allergy & Immunology
4.0 (15)
Map Pin Small Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD is an Allergy & Immunology Specialist in Fresh Meadows, NY. They specialize in Allergy & Immunology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Otolaryngology. They graduated from ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Alcaraz, completed a residency at Mt Sinai School Of Med. Patients rated Dr. Alcaraz an average 4.0 star rating.

Dr. Alcaraz works at ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows in Fresh Meadows, NY with other offices in Jackson Heights, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Nasopharyngitis, Earwax Buildup and Sinusitis 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. Alcaraz's Office Locations

  1. 1
    ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows
    16303 Horace Harding Expy Lowr Level, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 445-5100
  2. 2
    ENT and Allergy Associates - Jackson Heights
    3731 77th St, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 424-0061

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    About Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

    Specialties
    • Allergy & Immunology
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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    • English, Spanish
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    • 1548228232
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Mt Sinai School Of Med
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    Medical Education
    • ALBERT EINSTEIN COLLEGE OF MEDICINE OF YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
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    Board Certifications
    • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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    Dr. Alcaraz has seen patients for Nasopharyngitis, Earwax Buildup and Sinusitis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alcaraz on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Alcaraz. The overall rating for this provider is 4.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alcaraz.

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