Summary

Dr. Dale Distant is a vascular surgeon with four decades of experience in the field. They earned their medical degree from State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and have built extensive expertise in both vascular surgery and general surgical procedures. Their multilingual abilities allow them to communicate with patients in Spanish, Russian, and English.

Dr. Distant practices at University Hospital of Brooklyn and sees patients in Brooklyn, New York. They specialize in treating chronic kidney disease, including advanced stage 5 kidney disease, and various other kidney-related conditions. Their surgical expertise includes performing comprehensive metabolic panels and electrolyte panels to help diagnose and monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Distant an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 40 years of experience
  • 45 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Russian, English
  • State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. Dale A Distant has 2 locations

University Physicians Of Brooklyn General Surgery

445 Lenox RdBrooklyn, NY 11203
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

Downstate Pediatric Associates

470 Clarkson AveBrooklyn, NY 11203

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Dr. Dale A Distant, MDDr. John F. Gallagher, MD, FACS, RVT, RPVIDr. Richard DiFiore, MDDr. Stuart Blackwood, MD
Vascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular SurgeryVascular Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.3 
4.4 
3.7 
40 Years of Experience 52 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Russian, English Speaks English Speaks English
Brooklyn , NYAlbertson , NYForest Hills , NYBronx , NY
Med School: State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dale A Distant

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - HMO
  • AmeriGroup - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - EPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dale A Distant has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dale A Distant has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Kidney Transplant (Renal Transplant)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1986

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dale Distant?
You can find contact information for Dr. Dale Distant here on Vitals.
Where is Dr. Dale Distant's office located?
Dr. Dale Distant's office is located at 445 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY, 11203.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dale Distant affiliated with?
Dr. Dale Distant is affiliated with University Hospital Of Brooklyn.
Does Dr. Dale Distant accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dale Distant accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Dale Distant accepting new patients?
Dr. Dale Distant is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Dale Distant's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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