Summary

Dr. Michael Zeitchek is a surgeon specializing in general surgery with advanced training in surgical critical care. He completed his residency at Hackensack University Medical Center - Palisades in 2024 and finished his fellowship at State University of New York at Stony Brook in 2025. Dr. Zeitchek holds board certifications in General Surgery from the American Board of Surgery, earned in 2024, and Surgical Critical Care, completed in 2025. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Zeitchek practices at Hackensack University Medical Center in Hackensack, New Jersey. His expertise includes treating gallstones, gallbladder pain, and acute gallbladder inflammation. He performs various surgical procedures including appendix removal, breast tissue sampling, and cecostomy procedures. His dual certification in both general surgery and critical care enables him to provide comprehensive surgical treatment for patients requiring both routine and complex care.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

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Hackensack , NJNew York , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences Med School: Basel University Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Anthony Zeitchek

  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Clover Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Preferred Care Partners - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Anthony Zeitchek has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Anthony Zeitchek has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Surgical Critical Care (surgery)

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

General Surgery, 2024

American Board of Surgery

Surgical Critical Care, 2025

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

State University of New York at Stony Brook2025

Residency

Hackensack University Medical Center - Palisades2024

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Dr. Michael Zeitchek speaks English.
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Dr. Michael Zeitchek is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center.
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Dr. Michael Zeitchek's office is located at 5 Summit Ave, Hackensack, NJ, 07601.

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