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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD
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Dr. Stephen Merola, MD

General Surgery*
Flushing, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a General Surgeon in Flushing, NY.
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Dr. Merola graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1995 and completed a residency at Nyu Medical Center. Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a General Surgeon in Flushing, NY and has 31 years experience. Dr. Merola currently practices at Practice and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. Dr. Merola has experience treating conditions like Obesity, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Merola's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Merola is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

Locations

  1. 1 Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens
    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 378-0583
  2. 2 NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Queens - Fresh Meadows Multispecialty
    18603 Union Tpke Fl 2, Fresh Meadows, NY 11366
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (347) 354-3047

Experience and Background Check

Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Obesity
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Obesity
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Obesity
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Inguinal Hernia
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Umbilical Hernia
Incisional Hernia
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Appendicitis
Lipomas
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Ventral Hernia
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Intestinal Obstruction
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Abdominal Disorders
Abscess
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Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Lump
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Diseases
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia with Gangrene
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pediatric Obesity
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Rib Fracture
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tonsillitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcer
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Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Bladder Surgery
Colectomy
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Skin Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastroenterology Procedures
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Pancreas Surgeries
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Port Placements or Replacements
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Salpingo Oopherectomy
Sphincterotomy
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Stomach Surgery
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Varicose Vein Procedure
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is a general surgeon in Flushing, NY and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Icahn School of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1995. He specializes in General Surgery and Bariatric Surgery.
Biography
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General Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Specialties*
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Education
Medical Education
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • Nyu Bellevue Hosps
    1996
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Nyu Medical Center
    2000
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Merola, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Merola's profile.

Dr. Merola frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity, Inguinal Hernia and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Merola, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Queens.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Merola, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Dr. Merola has over 31 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

    5645 Main St, Flushing, NY

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