Summary

Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea is a surgeon who specializes in bariatric surgery, focusing on surgical weight loss procedures. He earned his medical degree from Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine and completed his residency training with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. With 21 years of surgical experience, Dr. Ricci-Gorbea brings extensive expertise to complex weight management cases. He is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Ricci-Gorbea practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens in Flushing, New York, and maintains affiliations with NewYork-Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center. His clinical focus includes treating obesity and overweight conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. He also addresses ventral hernias and performs abdominal hernia repairs. Among the procedures he offers are sleeve gastrectomy operations for weight loss and general blood testing for patient evaluation. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.6.
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Overview based on verified provider data

Office Location

Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens

5645 Main StFlushing, NY 11355
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.6
  • 21 years of experience
  • 34 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • U S Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joel A Ricci-Gorbea

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joel A Ricci-Gorbea has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joel A Ricci-Gorbea has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Bariatric Surgeon
  • General Surgeon

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

Dr. Joel A Ricci-Gorbea 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

Residency

Completed their residency at U S Department Of Veterans Affairs.

Medical School

Graduated from Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine in 2005.

NPI Number

Dr. Ricci-Gorbea's NPI number is 1669657284.

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea affiliated with?
Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea accepts on their Vitals profile.
What languages does Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea speak?
Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea speaks Spanish and English.
Where is Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea's office located?
Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea's office is located at 5645 Main St, Flushing, NY, 11355.
Is Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea accepting new patients?
Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Joel Ricci-Gorbea's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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