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Michael Kluger, MD, General Surgery, New York, NY

MichaelD.KlugerMDMPH

General Surgery New York, NY

Hepatobiliary Surgery, Pancreas, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast)

Associate Professor, Surgery, Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons

Overview of Dr. Kluger

Dr. Michael Kluger is a general surgeon in New York, NY and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital, and New York-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital. He received his medical degree from NYU Grossman School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in hepatobiliary surgery, pancreas, and surgical oncology (other than breast) and is experienced in biliary tract disease, hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors, and pancreatic cancer.

Education & Training

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Chief Residency, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Surgery, 2004 - 2008
  • New York University School of Medicine
    New York University School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Yale University
    Yale UniversityMPH, 1997 - 1999
  • Union College
    Union CollegeBS, Biology & Psychology, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2018
  • Super Doctors Rising Stars 2015-2017
  • Physician of the Year New York Presbyterian Hospital, 2016
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dabigatran (Pradaxa) Is Safe for Extended Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis After Surgery for Pancreatic Cancer  
    John A Chabot, Michael D Kluger, Beth A Schrope, Journal of gastrointestinal surgery
  • Access and use of health care:  perceptions and experiences among people who use heroin and cocaine  
    Weiss L, McCoy K, Kluger M, Finkelstein R, Addiction Research and Theory, 1/1/2004

Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Recurrence of malignant peritoneal mesothelioma: Novel insights based on standardized second look procedures.
    Heller D, Kluger MD, Greene A, Leinwand J, Bates GE, Chabot JA, Taub RN, American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Long-term outcomes of cytoreduction and HIPEC for malignant peritoneal mesothelioma.
    Bates GE, Kluger MD, Jin Z, Chabot JA, Leinwand J, Bressler T, Rae M, Taub RN, Borczuk AC, Hesdorffer M, American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2015
  • Irreversible electroporation is safe and feasible for the control and treatment of locally-advanced and borderline resectable pancreatic cancer: short-term results.
    Winner M, Epelboym I, Kluger MD, Chabot JA, 48th Annual Pancreas Club Meeting, Chicago, IL, 1/1/2014
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Lectures

  • Irreversible electroporation (Nanoknife®) for pancreatic cancer: a single institution series of 50 consecutive patients. 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2015
  • CT peritonography of dwell intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal mesothelioma. 
    Washington, DC - 1/1/2015
  • Recurrent malignant peritoneal mesothelioma causing massive gastrointestinal bleeding: not all histologies are stable or equal. 
    Clearwater Beach, FL - 1/1/2015
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Press Mentions

  • Scientists Find Trigger That Sets off Metastasis in Pancreatic Cancer
    Scientists Find Trigger That Sets off Metastasis in Pancreatic CancerJune 28th, 2022
  • Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Combination Can Be Managed
    Pleural and Peritoneal Mesothelioma Combination Can Be ManagedJanuary 9th, 2020
  • New Study Shows Improved Peritoneal Mesothelioma Survival
    New Study Shows Improved Peritoneal Mesothelioma SurvivalOctober 31st, 2017

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS California CaliforniaCare HMO
    BCBS California PPO
    Blue Shield CA Local Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield California HMO
    Blue Shield California PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Empire BCBS HMO
    Empire BCBS PPO
    First Health PPO
    GHI PPO
    Great West PPO
    Health Net California Large Group PPO
    Healthfirst New York
    HIP of New York - Select PPO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    MVP Healthcare PPO
    Oxford Health Freedom
    Oxford Health Liberty
    Pacificare HMO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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