Summary

Dr. Leonard Barrett is a thoracic surgeon specializing in Critical Care Medicine and Surgery with over four decades of clinical experience. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. His extensive 43-year career has established him as an experienced specialist in complex chest and lung procedures.

Dr. Barrett practices at Nassau University Medical Center in East Meadow, New York, where he treats patients with serious conditions including closed head injuries, traumatic brain injuries, and hypertension. His surgical expertise includes performing therapeutic hypothermia procedures for critically ill patients. He also provides diagnostic services such as chest fluoroscopy and chest X-rays to evaluate lung and heart conditions. Patients have given Dr. Barrett an average rating of 3.0 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3
  • 43 years of experience
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
  • 3 specialties
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Nassau University Medical Center

2201 Hempstead TpkeEast Meadow, NY 11554

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43 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 9 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
East Meadow , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: New York University School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Pittsburgh School Of Medicine Med School: Guntur Medical College India
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Leonard Octavius Barrett

  • 1199SEIU - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Health First Health Plans
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Liberty Mutual - POS
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • National Vision Administrators
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Leonard Octavius Barrett has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Leonard Octavius Barrett has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Critical Care
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Leonard Barrett accepting new patients?
Dr. Leonard Barrett has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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Does Dr. Leonard Barrett accept my insurance?
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Does Dr. Leonard Barrett accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Leonard Barrett has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Which hospitals is Dr. Leonard Barrett affiliated with?
Dr. Leonard Barrett is affiliated with Nassau University Medical Center.

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