Summary

Dr. Stephen Pereira is a surgeon who specializes in general surgery with board certification from the American Board of Surgery, which he earned in 1997. He completed his surgical training through a comprehensive pathway that included an internship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1992, followed by a residency at the same institution that concluded in 1996. Dr. Pereira further enhanced his surgical expertise through a fellowship at Hackensack University Medical Center in 1999. He communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Pereira practices at Hackensack Meridian Pascack Valley Medical Center and sees patients in Paramus, New Jersey. His surgical expertise includes treating gallstones and gallbladder inflammation, as well as managing complications from internal scar tissue. He performs various surgical procedures including appendix removal, breast tissue sampling, and specialized bowel procedures. Patients have given Dr. Pereira an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 35 years of experience
  • 61 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English
  • Evanston Hospital
  • 13 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

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Speaks Spanish, Portuguese, English Speaks Spanish, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English, Spanish
Paramus , NJNew York , NYJackson Heights , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine Med School: Lewis Katz School Of Medicine At Temple University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Stephen G Pereira

  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - POS
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriGroup - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - HMO
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clover Health
  • Clover Health - Medicare
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • EmblemHealth - PPO
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • HealthFirst (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey - Medicare
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Humana
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - EPO
  • Meritain Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Travelers
  • Travelers - Workers’ Compensation
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Stephen G Pereira has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Stephen G Pereira has the following area of expertise

  • General Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

Stephen G Pereira holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Evanston Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 1991.

NPI Number

Stephen G Pereira's NPI number is 1669432159.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Stephen G Pereira's office located?
Stephen G Pereira's office is located at 2 Sears Dr, Paramus, NJ, 07652.
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