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Dr. Gerald Hecker is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon with an impressive 61 years of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine in Switzerland, bringing international medical training to his practice. His dual specialization allows him to address both vision-related concerns and cosmetic surgical needs with extensive expertise gained over more than six decades of patient care.
Dr. Hecker practices at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital in New York, NY. His long-standing career has established him as a seasoned practitioner in the ophthalmology and plastic surgery fields. The combination of his specialties enables him to provide comprehensive care for patients seeking both functional eye treatments and aesthetic surgical procedures.
Dr. Hecker practices at The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital in New York, NY. His long-standing career has established him as a seasoned practitioner in the ophthalmology and plastic surgery fields. The combination of his specialties enables him to provide comprehensive care for patients seeking both functional eye treatments and aesthetic surgical procedures.
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Quick Facts
- 61 years of experience
- Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Gerald A Hecker has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Dr. Gerald A Hecker, MD | Dr. Lisa Koenig, MD | Dr. Nadia Haqqie, MD | Dr. Richard L. Levy, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 61 Years of Experience | 6 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 33 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Albany Medical College | Med School: Harvard Medical School |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Gerald A Hecker has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Gerald A Hecker has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
61 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2028, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Universite De Geneve Faculte De MedecineGraduated in 1965
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- Does Dr. Gerald Hecker accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Gerald Hecker's office located?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker's office is located at 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10029.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Hecker affiliated with?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Kravis Childrens Hospital.
- Does Dr. Gerald Hecker accept my insurance?
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- Is Dr. Gerald Hecker accepting new patients?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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