Nabil P Rizk, MD
Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology
4.9 out of 5 –
New patient visits
Dr. Rizk specializes in thoracic surgery, with expertise in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. He is a leader in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as well as robotic lung and mediastinal surgery, and is trained to perform the most complex surgeries, such as robotic esophagectomy—a very complicated procedure best left to specially trained thoracic surgeons. He is also an expert in the care of patients with complex airways and those needing surgery for benign esophageal disorders.
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Provider Information
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Adults Over 65
Education
Medical School
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery - 2024
Verified Reviews
Rating Breakdown
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4.9Explanations Easy to Understand4.9Listened Carefully to You4.9Knew Your Medical History5Showed Respect for You4.8Spent Enough Time With You4.9Gave Easy to Understand Instructions
Patient Reviews
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4.9 out of 5
120 ratings,
19 reviews
He was excellent. Spoke in depth about what he could do.
Dr.Rizk and his entire team were wonderful. Everyone was friendly, efficient and easy to communicate with!!!
Dr.Nabil Rizk was very easy to talk with about my illness and treatment.His staff was also helpfull with my questions.
Dr. Rizk is caring, compassionate and incredibly skilled. His office manages everything efficiently and does a terrific job on following up. This is truly an outstanding physician and practice!
very positive interactions with all members of the care team
Insurance Coverage
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Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Amerihealth
Cigna
Claritev
Clover Health
Fidelis Care
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
Karna WTC
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
QualCare
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
US Family Health Plan
Wellpoint
Conditions Treated
robotic surgery
breast cancer immunotherapy
cervical lymph node biopsy
lymph node dissection
mediastinal disease
pulmonary carcinoid
hemothorax
cancer immunotherapy
pericardial effusion
squamous carcinoma in situ
shortness of breath (sob)
sarcoma of the lung
pulmonary nodule
neuroendocrine tumors
lung cancer genomics
large cell cancer of the lung
hiatal hernia
endobronchial tumor ablation
diaphragmatic disorders
chest tube insertion
tracheal compression
elevated hemidiaphragm
paralyzed diaphragm
failed fundoplication
metastasectomy
robotic toupet fundoplication
substernal thyroid mass
thoracic outlet decompression
bronchogenic cysts
laser resection of airway tumors
gastric mass
hilar adenopathy
gastroesophageal reflux surgery
flail chest
laryngopharyngeal reflux
endobronchial valve insertion
esophageal motility disorders
tracheoplasty
achalasia
cervical rib resection
endoscopic surgery
tracheoesophageal fistula
thymus disorders
thoracotomy
thoracostomy
thoracoscopy
thoracoplasty
tension pneumothorax
spontaneous pneumothorax
sequestrum of lung
rib fracture
tracheostomy revision
repair tracheoesophageal fistula
repair of diaphragm
pulmonary metastases
plication of emphysematous bleb
pectus excavatum
pectus carinatum
open biopsy of lung
open biopsy of lesions of mediastinum
open biopsy of bronchus
mediastinitis
mallory weiss tear
lung contusion
lung abscess
ligation of bronchus
hyperhidrosis
sternal fracture
foreign body (esophagus)
excision of bronchus
esophageal ulcer
esophageal stricture
esophageal stenosis
esophageal perforation
esophageal diverticulum
diaphragmatic tumor
diaphragm pacing
diaphragm pacemaker procedure
correction of pectus deformity
contusion of chest wall
external fistula of the trachea repair
closure of diaphragmatic fistula
chest wall disorder
anomalies of the diaphragm
video assisted thoracoscopic surgery
mediastinoscopy
carcinoid tumor
sarcoma of the chest wall
aerodigestive obstructive tumor
thoracentesis
sleeve lobectomy
pleural effusion
thymoma
thoracic malignancy
thoracic cancer
squamous cancer of the lung
pleural cancer
non small cell lung cancer
metastatic tumors to the lungs
mesothelioma
lung metastasis
lung cancer
chest wall tumors
mediastinum cancer
adenocarcinoma of lung
small cell lung cancer
esophageal cancer
esophagectomy
tracheal mass
pleural diseases
anterior mediastinotomy
asbestos lung
barrett's esophagus
benign mesothelioma
bronchial fistula repair
biopsy of lung
biopsy diaphragm
biopsy chest wall
bronchial stenosis
diaphragmatic hernia
decortication of lung
collapsed lung
chest wall resection
chest wall lump
chest wall abscess
eloesser flap thoracostomy window
emphysema
esophageal diverticulectomy
endoscopic biopsy of lung
endobronchial ultrasound
endobronchial stent placement
esophageal mass
fiberoptic bronchoscopy
extrapleural pneumonectomy
exploratory thoracotomy
esophageal myotomy
fundoplication
germ cell tumor
hamartoma of lung
hyperhidrosis surgery
mesothelioma surgery
malignant neoplasm of main bronchus
laparoscopic heller myotomy for achalasia
minimally invasive esophagectomy
minimally invasive thoracic surgery
robotic lung surgery
robotic thoracic surgery
plication of the diaphragm
pleurx catheter insertion
paraesophageal hernia
squamous cell carcinoma of the esophagus
squamous cell carcinoma of the trachea
thymus surgery
thymus cancer
thymectomy
segmentectomy
tracheostomy
tracheal stent placement
tracheal resection
pneumothorax
pleurodesis
pleurectomy
malignant effusion
lung mass
empyema
minimally invasive pulmonary lobectomy
minimally invasive lung cancer surgery
lung volume reduction surgery
lung resection
tracheomalacia
mediastinal mass
mediastinal abscess
bronchoscopy
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