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Dr. Alan Posner, MD
General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Alan Posner, MD
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Dr. Alan Posner, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alan Posner, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY.

About

Dr. Posner graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Alan Posner, MD is a General Surgeon in Buffalo, NY and has 38 years experience. Dr. Posner currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Olean General Hospital. Dr. Posner has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Posner's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Posner is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Incisional Hernia
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Appendicitis
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Umbilical Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Constipation
Gastric Ulcer
Barrett's Esophagus
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenalectomy
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Biopsy of Breast
Colectomy
Colostomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision of Bile Duct Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hepatectomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Vagotomy
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Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Insurance Accepted

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    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO
  • Flex Connecticut EPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York PPO
  • Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Blue Priority NY EPO
    National Blue High Performance Network
    Connection Blue High Performance Network
    Blue Acess Employer Sponsored
    Connection Employer Sponsored
  • National EPO
  • Preferred Choice POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
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    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
    MVP Health Care HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • myBlue Access EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Oishei Children's Hospital
    818 Ellicott St, Buffalo, NY 14203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 323-2000
  2. 2 Office
    100 High St, Buffalo, NY 14203
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 859-3196
  3. 3 Office
    8000 PO Box, Buffalo, NY 14267
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alan Posner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Posner's profile.

Dr. Posner frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alan Posner, MD is affiliated with Buffalo General Medical Center and Olean General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alan Posner, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1988
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • Buffalo General Medical Center

    100 High St, Buffalo, NY

  • Olean General Hospital

    515 Main St, Olean, NY

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