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(716) 857-8648

Dr. Talhouk accepts the following insurance:

Anthem: National (BlueCard) PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield: Blue Card PPO
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield: HealthyBlue 2.0; HealthyBlue Advantage
Cigna: Cigna PPO; Open Access Plus
Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield: Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
Independent Health: Encompass
MVP Health Care: MVP Health Care PPO

Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York

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Practice Areas

Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery

This subspecialty of general surgery treats a variety of conditions affecting the liver, pancreas, gallbladder and spleen through procedures including liver resection, gallbladder removal, and the Whipple procedure.Compare with other Liver/Pancreas/Gallbadder/Spleen Surgery specialists.

Typically treats 100% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 2 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Gallbladder Removal

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Talhouk performs Gallbladder Removal more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Talhouk performs this procedure more than 100% of their peers

Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Talhouk performs Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Talhouk performs this procedure more than 100% of their peers

Gastric Surgery

Gastric surgery, also known as gastric bypass surgery, is a type of bariatric surgery that can help obese patients achieve significant weight loss by diverting food past the first section of the small intestine.Compare with other Gastric Surgery specialists.

Typically treats 83% more than their peers

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency

Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open

very high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Talhouk performs Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open more than 100% of their peers

Dr. Talhouk performs this procedure more than 100% of their peers

Appendectomy, Laparoscopic

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Talhouk performs Appendectomy, Laparoscopic more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Talhouk performs this procedure more than 84% of their peers

Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair

high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Talhouk performs Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair more than 84% of their peers

Dr. Talhouk performs this procedure more than 84% of their peers

Check Dr. Talhouk's experience treating your condition or procedure

Dr. Talhouk's conditions and procedures:

Abdominal Pain
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistula
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Anoscopy
Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
Appendectomy, Open
Appendicitis
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Surgery
Breast Cancer
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cholelithiasis
Colectomy
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Empyema
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophageal Varices
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallbladder Removal
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
Gallstones
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hemorrhoids
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Incisional Hernia
Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparotomy
Lipomas
Lung Cancer
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Port Placements or Replacements
Puncture Aspiration
Removal of Reproductive Organs (Hysterectomy, Oophorectomy, Salpingectomy, Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Resection of Peritoneal Malignancy)
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Grafts
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracentesis
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Wound Repair

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Dr. Talhouk's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Talhouk

3.9

Based on 21 ratings

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I was not impressed by Dr.Talkiuk. He came into the room unprepared. Had no idea about my case. Was very rude . He even answered a text and responded during my appt. Kept leaving the room to check my records came back even more confused. He even started getting me confused on the tests I had. At one point he goes oh I had the test date right in my hand. Dr.Talkouk did not seem like he wanted to be at the office today . Thank god i dont need surgery as i would never have him operate on me. I will never go back or refer him very disappointed and a big waste of my time and money.

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