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Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
4.8 (164)
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36 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD

Dr. Robert Cerfolio, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Dr. Cerfolio, completed a residency at Cornell New York Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Cerfolio an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Cerfolio works at Practice in New York, NY with other offices in Birmingham, AL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Cerfolio's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Nyu Langone Health - Heart Valve Center
    530 1st Ave Ste 9V, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-0420
  2. 2
    Nyu Langone Hospitals
    550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-4011
  3. 3
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    2000 6th Ave S Fl General, Birmingham, AL 35233 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-5937

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  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

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Thyroid Lobectomy
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    4.8
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    Based on 164 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 36 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1245272483
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Mayo Clinic Rochester
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cornell New York Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • University Conn
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
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    164 patients have reviewed Dr. Cerfolio. 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. Cerfolio.

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