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Dr. Francis Porreca, MD

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Dr. Francis Porreca, MD
3.2 (6 Ratings)
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Dr. Francis Porreca, MD

General Surgery*
Yonkers, NY
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Francis Porreca, MD works in Yonkers, NY as a General Surgeon and has 46 years experience.

They are board certified in General Surgery and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1978. Dr. Porreca completed a residency at Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division. Dr. Porreca has has worked on more claims relating to Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD) than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Porreca has received an average rating of 3.2 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. They are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Porreca also speaks Italian. Dr. Porreca practices at ColumbiaDoctors - 984 North Broadway in Yonkers, NY and has additional offices in Yorktown Heights, NY, New York, NY, Bronxville, NY and Bronx, NY.

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Locations

  1. 1 ColumbiaDoctors - 984 North Broadway
    984 N Broadway Ste 501, Yonkers, NY 10701
  2. 2 Yorktown Artificial Kidney Center
    2649 Strang Blvd, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
  3. 3 New York Presbyterian Hospital
    177 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032
  4. 4 New York-Presbyterian\Lawrence Hospital
    55 Palmer Ave, Bronxville, NY 10708
  5. 5 Sancor Vascular Imaging
    3219 E Tremont Ave, Bronx, NY 10461

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3.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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Jan 09, 2023
I went last year to have my vericose veins removed but had to postpone due to an emergency. He is very friendly, welcoming, and explains everything. You can ask questions and he will answer them. The office is very clean and the girls are sweet. I would highly recommend him.
kraftymom37 — Jan 09, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Italian
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Specialties*
General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1979
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division
    1983
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1983
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Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Francis Porreca, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Porreca accepts Aetna, Amerihealth and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Porreca accepts here.

Dr. Porreca frequently sees patients for Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD and PVD).

Yes, Dr. Porreca speaks Italian. See Dr. Porreca's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Porreca has a star rating of 3.2/5 and has been reviewed 6 times.

Dr. Porreca is board certified in General Surgery.

Dr. Porreca has been practicing as a General Surgeon for 46 years.

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