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Dr. Joe Askar, MD
General Surgery* Age 61
Dr. Joe Askar, MD
Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunkirk, NY.
Dr. Joe Askar, MD

Dr. Joe Askar, MD

General Surgery* Age 61
Dunkirk, NY
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunkirk, NY.
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About Dr. Joe Askar, MD

Dr. Askar graduated from SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Joe Askar, MD is a General Surgeon in Dunkirk, NY and has 37 years experience. Dr. Askar has experience treating conditions like Colorectal Cancer, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Askar's office accepts new patients. Dr. Askar also speaks Arabic. Dr. Askar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Colorectal Cancer
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Small Intestine Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Inguinal Hernia
Lipomas
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Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Constipation
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Barrett's Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Endoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Hemorrhoids
Appendicitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Wound Repair
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Port Placements or Replacements
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Breast Lump
Gastric Ulcer
Breast Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal Fissure
Anal Prolapse
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Empyema
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gastroparesis
Graft vs Host Disease
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Testicular Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Cancer
Toxic Megacolon
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia with Gangrene
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Proctectomy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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

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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Askar's Practice

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

Dr. Askar frequently treats the following conditions: Colorectal Cancer, Intestinal Diverticulitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joe Askar, MD is affiliated with Brooks-TLC Hospital System and Westfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joe Askar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • SAINT JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1989
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Joe Askar, MD Practices

  • Brooks-TLC Hospital System

    529 Central Ave, Dunkirk, NY

  • Westfield Memorial Hospital

    189 E Main St, Westfield, NY

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