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Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD
General Surgery*
Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD
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Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD

General Surgery*
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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About Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD

Dr. Zarnegar graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1999 and completed a residency at Case Western University & University Hosps of Cleveland. Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 27 years experience. Dr. Zarnegar currently practices at Gastroesophageal Reflux and Motility Disorders Program and is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Zarnegar has experience treating conditions like Inguinal Hernia, Appendicitis, Incisional Hernia, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Umbilical Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zarnegar received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Zarnegar's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Zarnegar also speaks Persian. Dr. Zarnegar is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Where Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Gastroesophageal Reflux and Motility Disorders Program
    520 E 70th St Fl 8, New York, NY 10021
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 349-4159
  2. 2 Surgical Oncology - Upper East Side
    525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065
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Experience and Background Check

Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Appendicitis
Incisional Hernia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Abdominal Hysterectomy
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Wound Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Gallstones
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lipomas
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Thyroid Lobectomy
Intestinal Obstruction
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Ileus
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Gastrotomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Parathyroidectomy
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Endoscopy
Colectomy
Abdominal Pain
Esophageal Diverticulum
Hysterectomy
Adrenalectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroid Nodule
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Pelvic Abscess
Ascites
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Thyroid Cancer
Gastroparesis
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Pleural Effusion
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Constipation
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Pheochromocytoma
Liver Biopsy
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Esophagomyotomy
Gastric Ulcer
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Stomach Cancer
Thoracentesis
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Acid Reflux
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenogenital Disorders
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Chronic Thyroiditis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
Cushing's Syndrome
Endocrine Cancer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Graft vs Host Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperthyroidism
Illeum Cancer
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neoplasm of Stomach
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Swallowing Disorders
Testicular Cancer
Thyrotoxicosis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ulcerative Colitis
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adrenal Surgery
Adrenalectomy with Robotic Assist
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Aspiration or Injection of Thyroid Cyst
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Bladder Stimulator Implant
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystoenterostomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision of Tracheal Tumor or Stenosis
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gallbladder Surgery
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Hernia Repair
Lap Vaginal Hysterectomy with Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Adrenal Surgery
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Robotic Assist
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Nephrectomy
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Open Appendectomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Thymectomy
Orchiectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Parathyroid Surgery
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Pyloromyotomy
Renal Transplant
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingectomy with Robotic Assist
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Cancer Surgery
Thyroid Biopsy
Thyroid Surgery
Total Splenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Vagotomy
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Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon

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Feb 07, 2026
I got an appointment with this specialist in one day. Dr Zarnegar reviewed my case, orders the correct tests immediately. Really a global expert in expert who looks at the whole body, couldn’t led with focused experience!
— Feb 07, 2026
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Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Open Access
  • Oxford Health Plans
    Freedom Plan
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Workers Compensation WC
  • Select
    Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Choice Plus
    Oxford Liberty
    Options
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  • Neighborhood Health Providers
    HealthFirst
  • Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
    Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Card
  • Personal Choice
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Meet Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1999. He specializes in General Surgery and Endocrine Surgery.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Mt Sinai Hosp-Med Center
    2000
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Case Western University & University Hosps of Cleveland
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of California San Francisco Medical Center
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zarnegar's profile.

Dr. Zarnegar frequently treats the following conditions: Inguinal Hernia, Appendicitis, Incisional Hernia, Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Ventral Hernia and Umbilical Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital and New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Zarnegar has over 27 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Rasa Zarnegar, MD Practices

  • Newyork-Presbyterian Lower Manhattan Hospital

    170 William St, New York, NY

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY

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