Summary

Dr. John Mecenas is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with three decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his general surgery residency at North Shore University Hospital in 1997. Dr. Mecenas holds board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and speaks English with his patients.

Dr. Mecenas practices at Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca and sees patients in Ithaca, New York. He focuses on treating obesity and overweight conditions, as well as addressing ventral hernias and pediatric obesity. His surgical expertise includes performing laparoscopic procedures and hernia repair surgeries. Patients rate Dr. Mecanas 4.3 out of 5 stars on average for his care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 30 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

John Mecenas has 2 locations

Cayuga Surgical Specialists

310 Taughannock Blvd # 4Ithaca, NY 14850
Mon7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Ithaca , NYPomona , NYSayre , PAIthaca , NY
Med School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John Mecenas

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • MVP Health Care
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

John Mecenas has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

John Mecenas has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
  • Weight Loss Surgery (Bariatric Surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

John Mecenas holds an active medical license in the state of New York. They are board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Surgery by the American Board of Surgery.

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 NSLIJHS/Hofstra North Shore-LIJ School of Medicine at North Shore University Hospital Program, Nyu Hospitals Center, General Surgery; North Shore Univ Hosp, General Surgery, and North Shore University Hospital in 1997.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in 1996 and Mt Sinai Sch of Med of The City Univ of Ny, New York Ny in 1996.

NPI Number

John Mecenas' NPI number is 1821090036.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does John Mecenas speak?
John Mecenas speaks English.
Where is John Mecenas's office located?
John Mecenas's office is located at 310 Taughannock Blvd # 4, Ithaca, NY, 14850.
Which hospitals is John Mecenas affiliated with?
John Mecenas is affiliated with Cayuga Medical Center At Ithaca.
Does John Mecenas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that John Mecenas accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is John Mecenas accepting new patients?
John Mecenas is accepting new patients on Vitals. View John Mecenas's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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