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Dr. Nicole J Kafka MD

Colon and Rectal Surgeon

4/5(7)
145 W 96th St Suite 1f New York NY, 10025
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Dr. Nicole Kafka is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Kafka specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Kafka often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.

Board Certification

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS

SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS

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FemaleEnglish 29 years of experience

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Nicole Kafka, MD

145 W 96th St Suite 1f -
New York, NY 10025
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Dr. Nicole J Kafka MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 7 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Colon and Rectal Surgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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