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Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.7 (13)
Map Pin Small Great Neck, NY
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Great Neck, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from NEW YORK MED COLL and is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. Dr. La Gamma, completed a residency at NY Presby Hosp-Cornell Med Ctr. Patients rated Dr. La Gamma an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. La Gamma works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Center for Colon & Rectal Diseases at Great Neck in Great Neck, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Anorectal Abscess 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. La Gamma's Office Locations

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    Northwell Health Physician Partners Center for Colon & Rectal Diseases at Great Neck
    900 Northern Blvd Ste 100, Great Neck, NY 11021 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 730-2100

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  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center

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    About Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1427373216
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • North Shore Univ Hosp
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • NY Presby Hosp-Cornell Med Ctr
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Vincent's Catholic Medical Centers|St. Vincent's Catholic Medical Center Now Closed
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • NEW YORK MED COLL
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery and General Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. La Gamma is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. La Gamma works at Northwell Health Physician Partners Center for Colon & Rectal Diseases at Great Neck in Great Neck, NY. View the full address on Dr. La Gamma’s profile.

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

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. La Gamma. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. La Gamma.

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