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Nelson Menezes, MD, Vascular Surgery, Brooklyn, NY

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Vascular Surgery Brooklyn, NY

Interim Chair of Surgery, The Brooklyn Hospital Center Brooklyn, NY

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  • Office

    121 DeKalb Ave
    Brooklyn, NY 11201
    Phone+1 718-250-6237
    Fax+1 718-250-8460

Summary

  • Dr. Nelson Menezes is a vascular surgeon based in Brooklyn, NY. He completed his medical education at Goa Medical College in 1983 and pursued a residency in surgery at Brooklyn Hospital Center from 1990 to 1995. He underwent two vascular surgery fellowships, first at the University of Tennessee from 1995 to 1996, followed by Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital from 1996 to 1997. Dr. Menezes has expertise in interventional neuroradiology/endovascular neurosurgery, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, endovascular procedures, and endovascular aneurysm repair. His accolades include being named among the Top Doctors in the New York Metro area by Castle Connolly from 2016 to 2020, receiving the Walter Reed Medal in 2018, and the Distinguished Service Award in 2008. He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

  • Stony Brook Medicine/University Hospital
    Stony Brook Medicine/University HospitalFellowship, Vascular Surgery, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Tennessee
    University of TennesseeFellowship, Vascular Surgery - Independent, 1995 - 1996
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center
    Brooklyn Hospital CenterResidency, Surgery, 1990 - 1995
  • Goa Medical College
    Goa Medical CollegeClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1994 - 2026
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1995 - 2015
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Surgery Vascular Surgery
  • Association of Registry of Diagnostic Medical SonographersRegistration of Vascular Technology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2016-2020
  • Walter Reed Medal The Brooklyn Hospitals Foundation, 2018
  • Distinguished Service Award TBHC Professional Staff, 2008
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Press Mentions

  • ✰PREMIUM New Surgery Appointments, Including Interim Chair, Named at the Brooklyn Hospital Center
    ✰PREMIUM New Surgery Appointments, Including Interim Chair, Named at the Brooklyn Hospital CenterJanuary 7th, 2025
  • Brooklyn Hospital Center Names New Interim Chair of Surgery Department
    Brooklyn Hospital Center Names New Interim Chair of Surgery DepartmentJanuary 7th, 2025

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