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Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma, MD

Colorectal Surgeon
900 Northern Blvd, Ste 100, Great Neck, NY
5.00
“Dr. LaGamma is very knowledgeable and knew exactly what my issue was and how to fix it. He is very personable and professional. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”
CHRISTOPHER M.
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

4.86

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5.00
“Dr. LaGamma is very knowledgeable and knew exactly what my issue was and how to fix it. He is very personable and professional. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!”
CHRISTOPHER M.Less than 6 months ago

About Dr. Nicholas La Gamma

Nicholas A. La Gamma, MD, FACS, FASCRS is board certified in both general surgery and colon and rectal surgery. He has trained at world-renowned institutions, including New York Presbyterian Hospital-Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. La Gamma provides a full range of consultative, diagnostic and therapeutic services involving surgery for patients with diseases of the small bowel, colon, rectum and anus. Dr. La Gamma has a major interest in minimally invasive procedures for the treatment of colon and rectal diseases. These modalities include laparoscopic and robotic surgery. Dr. La Gamma uses the most advanced technology, including the da Vinci robot, to provide state-of-the-art treatments to the benefit of his patients. Dr. La Gamma also performs colonoscopies in his office where his courteous staff helps to make the process run efficiently and smoothly. Dr. La Gamma's expertise encompasses the management of colon cancer, rectal cancer, anal cancer, diverticulitis, familial polyposis (FAP), chronic ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn's disease (CD), Irritable bowel Disease (IBD), ileoanal reservoir (J-pouch), colon polyps, rectal prolapse, anorectal abscess, fistulas, fissures and hemorrhoids. Education is extremely important to Dr. La Gamma. As an assistant professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, as well as the associate program director of the colon and rectal surgery fellowship at North Shore University Hospital, he is helping to pass on his skill and expertise to future generations of surgeons.

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Areas of expertise

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Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon
Acute hemorrhoids
Surgical removal of colon

Office location

Northwell Health Colorectal Surgery - Central
900 Northern Blvd, Ste 100, Great Neck, NY 11021
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Practice names

Hospital affiliations

  • Lenox Hill Hospital
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center
  • North Shore University Hospital

Board certifications

  • American Board of Surgery
  • American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery

Education and training

  • Medical School - New York Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
  • NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center (Residency)
  • Saint Vincent's Catholic Medical Center (Residency)
  • North Shore University Hospital (Fellowship)
  • Weill Cornell Medical College (Fellowship)

Languages spoken

  • English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1427373216

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5.00
Wait time
4.86
Bedside manner
5.00
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Which hospital is Dr. Nicholas La Gamma affiliated with?

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and North Shore University Hospital.

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Where is Dr. Nicholas La Gamma's office located?

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma's office is located at 900 Northern Blvd, Great Neck, NY 11021.

Which board certifications does Dr. Nicholas La Gamma have?

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma is certified by American Board of Surgery and American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Nicholas La Gamma?

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma frequently sees patients for Abdominal Pain, Colon Cancer Screening, Colonoscopy, Hemorrhoids, and Removal of Cyst. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Nicholas La Gamma on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Nicholas La Gamma speak?

Dr. Nicholas La Gamma speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Nicholas La Gamma in reviews?

38 patients have reviewed Dr. Nicholas La Gamma. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.86/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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