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Dr. Sergey Zhitnikov, MD
Bariatric Surgery*
4.6 (7)
Drexel Hill, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Offers telehealth
Overview of Dr. Sergey Zhitnikov, MD
Dr. Sergey Zhitnikov, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Drexel Hill, PA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 41 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Odessa Medical Institute Named For Ni Pirogov and is affiliated with Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Zhitnikov an average 4.6 star rating.
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Dr. Zhitnikov's Office Locations
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Office501 N Lansdowne Ave Fl 1, Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Directions (610) 874-5257
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Han Surgical Oncology - Broomall30 Lawrence Rd Ste 700, Broomall, PA 19008 Directions (610) 394-1330
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Han Cardiothoracic Surgeons of Delaware County -upland1 Medical Center Blvd Ste 233, Chester, PA 19013 Directions (610) 619-8477
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- Crozer-Chester Medical Center
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About Dr. Sergey Zhitnikov, MD
Specialties*
- Bariatric Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 41 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Russian
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1083640478
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Education & Certifications
Internship
- Chernigov Regional Hospital
Internship
Medical Education
- Odessa Medical Institute Named For Ni Pirogov
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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