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Summit Medical Group1 Diamond Hill Road, Bensley Pavilion, 4th Floor, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 map
As a general surgeon in Berkeley Heights, Dr. Richard Nitzberg performs surgical procedures to treat conditions affecting the abdomen and related structures, like hernias or tumors.
Summit Medical Group
Accepting New Patients?
Yes, Dr. Richard S. Nitzberg is accepting new patients at this office.
Phone
Fax
(908) 673-7350
Address
1 Diamond Hill Road, Bensley Pavilion, 4th Floor, Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922
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Office Details
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Medicare
- United Healthcare
- Other
Bio
Dr. Richard Nitzberg in general and vascular surgery as well as hernia and laparoscopic surgery. He has performed more than 1800 hernia surgeries and more than 1700 laparoscopic gallbladder surgeries. He has been featured in the Castle Connolly "Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area," Castle Connolly "America's Top Doctors," and New Jersey Monthly "Top Doctors" listings.
Specialties
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General Surgery
As a general surgeon in New Jersey, Dr. Nitzberg performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Nitzberg may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
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Vascular Surgery
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Nitzberg may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Education & Training
Medical School
Residency
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Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center • New York, NY
Residency in General Surgery
Fellowship
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New England Medical Center • Boston, Massachusetts
Fellowship in Vascular Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Links & Social Media
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