Summary

Alex Johnson Addo, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship trained in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He also completed a research fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland focusing on patient-driven-outcomes of minimally invasive benign foregut and complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. He has published his research in peer-reviewed journals and presented at professional conferences both nationally and internationally. He continues to be actively engaged in hernia related research. After graduating from general surgery residency, Dr. Addo underwent fellowship training in minimally invasive foregut and complex abdominal wall surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
Dr. Addo employs advanced minimally invasive techniques in repairing inguinal, ventral, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias. He is passionate about delivering exceptional care and tailored surgical solutions to his patients.
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Office Locations

Dr. Alex J. Addo has 2 locations

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

ColumbiaDoctors - Glenpointe

300 Frank W Burr Blvd Ste 130Teaneck, NJ 07666

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • Geisinger Medical Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alex J. Addo

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amerigroup of New Jersey
  • AmeriHealth of New Jersey
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alex J. Addo has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alex J. Addo has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgeon
  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center

Medical School

Tufts University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2015

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Alex Addo affiliated with?
Dr. Alex Addo is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Is Dr. Alex Addo accepting new patients?
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Does Dr. Alex Addo accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Alex Addo accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Alex Addo accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. Alex Addo accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Alex Addo's office located?
Dr. Alex Addo's office is located at 161 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.

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