New York Surgeons

A surgical specialist is a physician who has additional training in a specific area of surgery.

The American Board of Medical Specialties acknowledges the following surgical specialties; general surgery, thoracic and cardiac surgery, colon and rectal surgery, obstetrics and gynecological surgery, neurological surgery, ophthalmic surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthopedic surgery, otolaryngological surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, urological surgery, and vascular surgery.

Some procedures are performed by more than one type of specialist. Also, some surgeons may choose to specialize in specific procedures within their specialty area. For example, a plastic and maxillofacial surgeon may specialize in performing rhinoplasty procedures.

The area of New York, NY has a population of approximately 1,577,385 people. There are 2,106 surgeons near New York, which gives it a ratio of 1 surgeon per 749 residents or a ratio of 1 surgeon per 361 households. There are 760,488 households in New York.