Summary

Dr. Joshua Kest II treats acute cholecystitis, biliary colic, and cholelithiasis, and performs laparoscopy, laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery, and appendectomy. He practices surgery and is affiliated with NYC Health and Hospitals Jacobi. Dr. Kest earned his medical degree from Rutgers University Medical School, completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center–AECOM, and completed his fellowship at Jacobi Medical Center. He sees patients in the Bronx, New York.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jacobi Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Bronx , NYBrooklyn , NYJackson Heights , NYFlushing , NY
Med School: Rutgers University Medical School (Medical Education) Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine Med School: ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Joshua Kest II

  • 1199SEIU
  • 1199SEIU - HMO
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • GEHA
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - HMO
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MagnaCare
  • MagnaCare - HMO
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MetroPlus Health Plan
  • MetroPlus Health Plan - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Joshua Kest II has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Joshua Kest II has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Jacobi Medical Center.

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center-AECOM.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers University Medical School (Medical Education).

NPI Number

Joshua Kest II's NPI number is 1801327416.

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Which hospitals is Joshua Kest II affiliated with?
Joshua Kest II is affiliated with Nyc Health And Hospitals Jacobi.
Where is Joshua Kest II's office located?
Joshua Kest II's office is located at 600 E 233rd St, Bronx, NY, 10466.

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