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Summary
Dr. Umashankkar Kannan treats appendicitis, ventral hernia, and acid reflux, and performs appendectomy and laparoscopy. He has practiced surgery for 21 years and is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, Maimonides Medical Center, and Metropolitan Hospital Center. Dr. Kannan earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College and sees patients in New York, New York.
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Quick Facts
- 21 years of experience
- Madras Medical College
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 21 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Arabic, English, French | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Madras Medical College | Med School: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Bogota Facultad De Medicina | Med School: American University of Beirut | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Umashankkar Kannan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
21 Years Experience
Dr. Umashankkar Kannan 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 Madras Medical College in 2005.
NPI Number
Dr. Kannan's NPI number is 1366720039.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Umashankkar Kannan affiliated with?
- Dr. Umashankkar Kannan is affiliated with Bronxcare Health System, Maimonides Medical Center, and Metropolitan Hospital Center.
- Where is Dr. Umashankkar Kannan's office located?
- Dr. Umashankkar Kannan's office is located at 1901 1st Ave, New York, NY, 10029.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Umashankkar Kannan?
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- Is Dr. Umashankkar Kannan accepting new patients?
- Dr. Umashankkar Kannan has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Umashankkar Kannan accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Umashankkar Kannan has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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