Dr. Fred M. Kimmelstiel, MD | New York, NY | Surgery

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Dr. Fred Kimmelstiel is a surgeon with 46 years of experience treating patients in New York. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College and completed his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital. Dr. Kimmelstiel speaks English, Spanish, French, and German.

Dr. Kimmelstiel practices at Mount Sinai West and sees patients at Mount Sinai Morningside in New York, NY. He specializes in hernia repair, including ventral hernias, inguinal hernias, and sports hernias. His surgical expertise includes both laparoscopic and open hernia repair procedures. Patients rate him 4.5 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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4.5

17 Ratings
46 years of experience
25 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish, French, German
St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital
6 written reviews
2 specialties
3 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Kimmelstiel's Ratings and Reviews

4.5

17 Ratings with 6 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 12 Minutes

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He is been my dr since 200. I se him every year. He is very gentle and very humane.

February 18th, 2019

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I have been going to Dr. Kimmelstiel for over 10 years and I have to say he is an amazing doctor. I no longer live in NYC and have to have a procedure done and will be coming all the way to NYC to have it done, I do not trust any other doctor.

February 11th, 2019

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Great doctor! Professional office and staff. Highly tecommend

May 18th, 2016

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If you are searching (as we all do) for a surgeon who is thoughtful, kind and has the utmost in bedside manners, this is the surgeon for you. The most wonderful doctor I have ever come across. I went in for laparscopic surgery (double hernia). He is so courteous and felt at ease and very comfortable throughout my visits along with surgery. i felt safe and greatly taken care of. Highly recommend Dr. Kimmelstiel.

August 13th, 2014

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Dr kimmelstiel is a caring and thorough physician who is patient and respectful in every way. His staff in the office and at the hospital are wonderful too. I highly recommend this physician

January 20th, 2013

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This expensive surgeon will come after you with a lawyer and a collection agency if you don't pay your bill on time. He won't tell you the cost of the operation before surgery and he won't take anything but a personal check or cash. He will also not tell you the truth about what he will charge you for in consultation. He will charge you a copay for any follow ups and his staff is rude and will hang up on you. Where's the care?

November 8th, 2012

Mount Sinai Morningside

1111 Amsterdam AveNew York, NY 10025

Tel: (212) 523-4000


Dr. Fred Michael Kimmelstiel, MD	Dr. Katherine Nora Fischkoff, MD	Dr. Alex J. Addo, MD	Dr. Angela V. Kadenhe-Chiweshe, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (17 Ratings)	5 (1 Rating)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (3 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience	21 Years of Experience	11 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish, French, German			Speaks English
New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY	New York , NY
Med School: New York Medical College	Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences	Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine	Med School: Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital

Medical School

New York Medical CollegeGraduated in 1980

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