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Nissin Nahmias, MD, General Surgery, Bronx, NY

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General Surgery Bronx, NY

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Director of Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery Saint Barnabas Health System

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  • Office

    SBH Health System
    4422 Third Avenue
    Bronx, NY 10457
    Phone+1 718-960-6127

Summary

  • Dr. Nahmias, who is bilingual, is fellowship-trained in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery. He has performed more than 1000 bariatric procedures and is recognized by The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery as a “Bariatric Surgeon of Excellence.” He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Nahmias’s scientific work includes several peer-reviewed publications, two book chapters and over 15 presentations in national and international meetings.
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Clinical Expertise

  • Endoscopy, Minimally invasive bariatric surgery, Minimally invasive foregut surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Abdominoplasty, Laparoscopic hernia repair

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Albert Einstein Healthcare Network
    Albert Einstein Healthcare NetworkResidency, Surgery, 2002 - 2008
  • Universidad Anahuac School of Medicine
    Universidad Anahuac School of MedicineClass of 2001

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2026
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2009 - 2018
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2010
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2002 - 2008
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • IFSO 2015 Invited as Faculty Speaker for the Expert forum IBC 
    Vienna, Austria - 8/2015

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish