Summary

Gary R. Gecelter, M.D., FACS, is the Director of the Department of Surgery at St. Francis and oversees the Hospitals growing noncardiac surgical program, which includes advanced technology and minimally-invasive techniques in esophageal, pancreatico-biliary, colon, urological, ear, nose and throat and orthopedic surgery. Dr. Gecelter served as the Vice-Chairman of the Department of Surgery at the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System before joining St. Francis in 2008. Dr. Gecelter is a founding member of the Minimally Invasive Fellowship Council and a member of numerous national and international societies, including the Society of Surgical Oncology and Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. He is also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and has been invited to lecture throughout the world, including the United Kingdom, South Africa, Chile, Argentina and Colombia.

Quick Facts

  • 4.6
  • 45 years of experience
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish, English
  • University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences
  • 17 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Gary Raymond Gecelter has 5 locations

Mercy Medical Center

1000 N Village AveRockville Centre, NY 11570

Huntington Hospital

270 Park AveHuntington, NY 11743

Northwell Health

475 Seaview AveStaten Island, NY 10305

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Speaks Russian, Spanish, English
Rockville Centre , NYCleveland , OHNew York , NYBronx , NY
Med School: University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences Med School: Geisinger Commonwealth School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Massachusetts Medical School Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Gary Raymond Gecelter

  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Gary Raymond Gecelter has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Gary Raymond Gecelter has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Gastroenterology
  • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Surgery (Cholecystectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Gary Raymond Gecelter holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from University Of The Witwatersrand Faculty Of Health Sciences in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Gecelter's NPI number is 1770654865.

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