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Dr. Gerald Hecker is an ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon with an impressive 61 years of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine in Switzerland, bringing an international perspective to his medical practice. His dual specialization allows him to address both vision-related conditions and aesthetic concerns with extensive expertise developed over more than six decades in medicine.
Dr. Hecker practices at The Mount Sinai Hospital and is also affiliated with Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital in New York, New York. His long-standing career has established him as an experienced physician within the Mount Sinai health system. With his combined background in ophthalmology and plastic surgery, he brings a unique skill set to patient care, though specific treatment areas and procedures are tailored to individual patient needs during consultation.
Dr. Hecker practices at The Mount Sinai Hospital and is also affiliated with Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital in New York, New York. His long-standing career has established him as an experienced physician within the Mount Sinai health system. With his combined background in ophthalmology and plastic surgery, he brings a unique skill set to patient care, though specific treatment areas and procedures are tailored to individual patient needs during consultation.
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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. Leeber Cohen, MD | Dr. George Tung, MD | Dr. Sing Your Li, MD |
| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 61 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 19 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish, Hebrew, Yiddish | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | Bellmore , NY | Bellmore , NY |
| Med School: Universite De Geneve Faculte De Medecine | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | 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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- Dr. Gerald Hecker has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Gerald Hecker affiliated with?
- Dr. Gerald Hecker is affiliated with The Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Kravis Childrens Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Gerald Hecker?
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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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