Summary

Dr. Samuel Soffer is a surgeon who specializes in surgical care with three decades of experience treating patients. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and has built extensive expertise in surgical procedures over his 30-year career. Dr. Soffer is fluent in Hebrew, allowing him to communicate with patients in their preferred language.

Dr. Soffer practices at Cohen Children's Medical Center in New Hyde Park, New York, where he focuses on treating conditions such as ventral hernias and congenital chest wall disorders. He performs hernia repair surgeries and laparoscopic procedures to help patients with abdominal hernias. His patients have given him an average rating of 4.8 out of 5, reflecting their satisfaction with his surgical care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.8
  • 30 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hebrew
  • Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

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4.8 
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30 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Hebrew Speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
New Hyde Park , NYJackson Heights , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samuel Z. Soffer

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Metroplus
  • MVP
  • Northwell Direct
  • NY Hotel Trade Council
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VNS Health
  • WTC (World Trade Center Program)

Medical Specialties

Samuel Z. Soffer has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Samuel Z. Soffer has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatric Surgeon
  • Pediatric Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

30 Years Experience

Samuel Z. Soffer holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1996.

NPI Number

Samuel Z. Soffer's NPI number is 1093875114.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Which hospitals is Samuel Soffer affiliated with?
Samuel Soffer is affiliated with Cohen Childrens Medical Center.
What languages does Samuel Soffer speak?
Samuel Soffer speaks Hebrew.
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