Dr. Douglas Keith Held MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
1300 Union Tpke Suite 108 New Hyde Park NY, 11040Rating
4/5
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Dr. Douglas Held is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in New Hyde Park, NY. Dr. Held specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Held 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.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1980
SUNY Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine 1980
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
- Hernia
- Umbilical Hernia
- Ventral Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia
Professional Memberships
- Member North Shore-LIJ Medical Group
Fellowships
- Allentown Hospital-Lehigh Valley Ctr
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Nearest Hospitals
LONG ISLAND JEWISH MEDICAL CENTERl
270 - 05 76TH AVENUE NEW HYDE PARK NY 11040NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
300 COMMUNITY DRIVE MANHASSET NY 11030