Summary

Dr. Kate Twelker is a surgeon with 19 years of experience in comprehensive surgical care. She earned her medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and completed her residency training at New York Methodist Hospital. Her extensive background has prepared her to handle complex surgical cases with precision and expertise.

Dr. Twelker practices at NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. She specializes in treating serious conditions including traumatic brain injuries, closed head injuries, and subdural hematomas. Her surgical expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures, laparoscopic surgeries, and appendectomies to provide patients with advanced treatment options.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 19 years of experience
  • 31 insurance plans accepted
  • New York Methodist Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

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19 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 20 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Burmese, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Brooklyn , NYBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kate M Twelker

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CenterLight Healthcare
  • Centers Plan for Healthy Living
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • Elderplan - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • EmblemHealth
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Integra
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Progressive
  • State Farm
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • VillageCareMax
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kate M Twelker has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kate M Twelker has the following area of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Methodist Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY OF NEW JERSEY in 2007.

NPI Number

Dr. Twelker's NPI number is 1699071183.

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Which hospitals is Dr. Kate Twelker affiliated with?
Dr. Kate Twelker is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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