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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 57
Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD
4.0 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat* Age 57
Fresh Meadows, NY
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD works in Fresh Meadows, NY as a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist and has 31 years experience.

They are board certified in Otolaryngology and graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Alcaraz completed a residency at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Dr. Alcaraz has has worked on more claims relating to Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Earwax Buildup than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Alcaraz has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. They are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Queens, Long Island Jewish Forest Hills and Flushing Hospital Medical Center. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Alcaraz also speaks Spanish. Dr. Alcaraz practices at ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows in Fresh Meadows, NY.

Offers Telehealth

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Locations

  1. 1 ENT and Allergy Associates - Fresh Meadows
    16303 Horace Harding Expy Fl 3, Fresh Meadows, NY 11365

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ear, Nose, and Throat
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Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    1993
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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Dr. Nelson Alcaraz, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Alcaraz accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Alcaraz's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Alcaraz accepts Aetna, Affinity Health Plan and Anthem as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Alcaraz accepts here.

Dr. Alcaraz frequently sees patients for Sudden Deafness and-or Hearing Loss, Sensorineural Hearing Loss and Earwax Buildup.

Yes, Dr. Alcaraz speaks Spanish. See Dr. Alcaraz's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Alcaraz has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 15 times.

Dr. Alcaraz is board certified in Otolaryngology and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery.

Dr. Alcaraz has been practicing as a Head & Neck Surgery Otolaryngologist for 31 years.

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