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Summary
Dr. Gerald Hecker has practiced ophthalmology and plastic surgery for 61 years. He is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Kravis Childrens Hospital in New York, New York. He earned his medical degree from Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine.
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Quick Facts
- 61 years of experience
- Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine
- 2 specialties
- 1 area of expertise
- 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. Steven Vale, MD | Dr. George Tung, MD | Sarah Haseltine Van Tassel, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 61 Years of Experience | 38 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | Scranton , PA | Bellmore , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine | Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College | Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College |
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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
Dr. Gerald A Hecker 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 2028.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine in 1965.
NPI Number
Dr. Hecker's NPI number is 1518952696.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Gerald Hecker's office located?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker's office is located at 1468 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10029.
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