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8 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Juan Pablo Rocca, MD, MHA is the Surgical Director of the Weill Cornell Liver Cancer Program and an attending surgeon in the Division of Liver Transplantation and Hepatobiliary Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medicine. With 20 years of experience in abdominal organ transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery, Dr. Rocca specializes in the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma, cholangiocarcinoma, colorectal liver metastases, neuroendocrine tumors, gallbladder cancer, and liver cirrhosis.A recognized leader in minimally invasive liver surgery, Dr. Rocca was an early adopter of laparoscopic techniques for major hepatectomy and later transitioned to robotic surgery for complex liver procedures in patients with chronic liver disease. At Weill Cornell, he led the development of a comprehensive robotic liver surgery program, encompassing liver cancer resections, living liver donation, and the state’s first fully robotic liver transplant (1, 2).In 2024, Dr. Rocca introduced …histotripsy (3), a novel non-invasive technology for liver tumor ablation, integrating it into multimodal treatment strategies that combine liver-directed and systemic therapies. He has also served as a principal investigator in multicenter trials evaluating machine perfusion technologies to improve organ preservation in liver transplantation.Dr. Rocca earned his MD in 1999 from Universidad de Buenos Aires and completed a General Surgery Residency at Hospital Británico de Buenos Aires in 2005. He continued his training in the U.S. with Transplant Surgery Fellowships at Westchester Medical Center and the Northwestern University Comprehensive Transplant Center, completing his surgical training in 2009. In 2019, he earned an Executive Master in Health Administration (MHA) from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. Links from the underscored text: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-024-11474-7 https://www.nyp.org/news/nyp-performs-first-fully-robotic-liver-transplant-in-new-york https://www.nyp.org/advances/article/liver-cancer-program-among-the-first-in-the-country-to-offer-noninvasive-histotripsy-for-destroying-cancerous-liver-tumors
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Dr Juan Pablo Rocca - Is the best! His knowledge-caring-kindness- empathy and clear explanations are part of Dr Rocca skills - Thank you Dr Rocca for everything and for your sense of humor too! Gracias por todo Dr Rocca! Usted es el mejor!
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Quick Facts
- 27 years of experience
- 9 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De Medicina
- 4 written reviews
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Juan P. Rocca
Medical Specialties
Dr. Juan P. Rocca has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Juan P. Rocca has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
27 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Universidad De Buenos Aires Facultad De MedicinaGraduated in 1999
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Juan Rocca affiliated with?
- Dr. Juan Rocca is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
- What languages does Dr. Juan Rocca speak?
- Dr. Juan Rocca speaks Spanish and English.
- Does Dr. Juan Rocca accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Juan Rocca accepts on their Vitals profile.
- Where is Dr. Juan Rocca's office located?
- Dr. Juan Rocca's office is located at 1283 York Avenue 9th Floor, New York, NY, 10065.
- Does Dr. Juan Rocca accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Yes, Dr. Juan Rocca accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
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