Dr. Vivek Maheshwari, MD | Newark, NJ | General Surgeon

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Dr. Vivek Maheshwari treats ventral hernia, inguinal hernia, and sports hernia, and performs inguinal herniorrhaphy and hernia repair surgery in children. He practices surgery and surgical oncology and has 37 years of experience. He is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center.

Dr. Maheshwari earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College and completed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center. He sees patients in Newark and East Orange, New Jersey. He speaks Chinese and English. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Maheshwari 4.14 out of 5.

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4.1

44 Ratings
37 years of experience
53 insurance plans accepted
speaks Chinese, English
Beth Israel Medical Center
5 written reviews
3 specialties
10 areas of expertise
1 hospital affiliation
2 office locations
Male

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

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Dr. Maheshwari's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

44 Ratings with 5 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Dr. Maheshwari is knowledgeable, caring, and a fantastic surgeon! He has great rapport with patients and is the best surgical oncologist around! I highly recommend him.

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

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March 18th, 2024

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Knowledgeable, talks to the patient, explains what and why, and the most important is a great surgeon. Thank you doctor Maheshwari

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

May 1st, 2019

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Dr. Maheshwari is a great surgeon , capable , kind , caring and really connects with his patients . His staff at the office is very professional. He performed surgery on my back , large lipoma removal and I’m so happy I had him as my surgeon . I can’t praise him enough . Thank you doc .

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

December 12th, 2018

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Very courteous and thorough. Called me in early for appointment and no wait.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

September 7th, 2016

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I came to him for a second opinion from another Surgeon who insisted I needed a surgical biopsy only to find out it was not the case. Also his bedside mannor and attention to detail is great. Very conscientious.

Did Well

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me
Provided follow-up after the visit
Flexible scheduling

Needs Improvement

October 27th, 2009

Saint Michaels Medical Center

111 Central AveNewark, NJ 07102

Tel: (973) 877-5000

Carewell Health Medical Center

300 Central AveEast Orange, NJ 07018

Tel: (973) 672-8400


Dr. Vivek Maheshwari, MD	Litong Du, MD, PhD	Manmeet K. Malik, DO	Dr. Carl Benjamin Paulino, MD
Surgery	Surgery	Surgery	Surgery
		Accepts New Patients
4.1 (44 Ratings)	3.6 (10 Ratings)	4.4 (9 Ratings)	4.3 (26 Ratings)
37 Years of Experience	35 Years of Experience	19 Years of Experience	26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, English	Speaks Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish
Newark , NJ	Flushing , NY	Flushing , NY	Brooklyn , NY
Med School: Maulana Azad Medical College	Med School: Beijing Medical University	Med School: New York College Of Osteopathic Medicine	Med School: St Georges University School of Medicine - Grenada
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Dr. Vivek Maheshwari 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 Beth Israel Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Maulana Azad Medical College in 1989.

NPI Number

Dr. Maheshwari's NPI number is 1447232558.

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What languages does Dr. Vivek Maheshwari speak?: Dr. Vivek Maheshwari speaks Chinese and English.
Where is Dr. Vivek Maheshwari's office located?: Dr. Vivek Maheshwari's office is located at 111 Central Ave, Newark, NJ, 07102.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vivek Maheshwari affiliated with?: Dr. Vivek Maheshwari is affiliated with Overlook Medical Center.
Does Dr. Vivek Maheshwari accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Vivek Maheshwari accepts on their Vitals profile.
Does Dr. Vivek Maheshwari accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Vivek Maheshwari has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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