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- New York, NY
- Dr. Bret Taback, MD

Dr. Bret Taback, MD
Breast Surgery•Male•Age 57
Breast Surgery
Dr. Bret Taback, MD is a Breast Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Bret Taback, MD
Breast Surgery
Locations
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
Dr. Taback's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Taback
4.7
Based on 23 ratings
5 Star | 91% | 91% |
4 Star | 0% | 0% |
3 Star | 4% | 4% |
2 Star | 0% | 0% |
1 Star | 4% | 4% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Taback to family and friends is 4.7391305 out of 5
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Dr. Taback's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Taback performs Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Taback performs this procedure more than 97% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Taback treats Breast Cancer more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Taback treats this condition more than 93% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Angiosarcoma of the Breast
- Basal Type Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Recurrence
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Inflammatory Breast Cancer
- Invasive Breast Cancer
- Invasive Ductal Carcinoma
- Invasive Lobular Carcinoma
- Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
- Lymphoma of the Breast
- Male Breast Cancer
- Malignant Breast Tumor
- Metastatic Breast Cancer
- Osteosarcoma of the Breast
- Pre-Invasive Breast Cancer
- Radiation-Induced Angiosarcoma of the Breast
- Secretory Breast Carcinoma
- Tubular Carcinoma
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Taback performs Mastectomy more than 92% of his peers
Dr. Taback performs this procedure more than 92% of his peers
Rating Includes other areas of care:
- Partial Mastectomy
- Skin-Sparing Mastectomy
Dr. Taback's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Adrenalectomy
- Anal and Rectal Cancer
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anoscopy
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendectomy, Open
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Breast Diseases
- Breast Lump
- Breast Reconstruction
- Breast Surgical Procedure
- Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- Cholangiocarcinoma
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Destruction of Anal Tumor
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder and Biliary Tract Cancer
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lobular Carconima
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphangioma
- Male Breast Cancer
- Mastectomy
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Osteosarcoma
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Artery Catheterization
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoma
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sentinel Node Biopsy
- Skin Grafts
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Nodule
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Varicose Vein Procedure
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Taback accepts
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Dr. Taback accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Choice Plus POS II
- Select
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union
- Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
- Amerihealth
- Personal Choice PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Commercial Insurance Company
- Connecticare
- Connecticare HMO
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
- Prism Blue Priority EPO
- Fidelis Care
- Fidelis Care HMO
- Group Health Cooperative (GHC)
- Group Health Cooperative
- Health Net
- Medicare Advantage PFFS
- Healthfirst
- Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Community Blue PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Locals (any local)
- MagnaCare
- MagnaCare PPO
- Medicaid
- Neighborhood Health Plan
- Oxford Health Plans
- Freedom Plan
- POMCO Group
- QualCare
- QualCare HMO
- QualCare PPO
- SelectHealth
- UniCare
- UnitedHealthCare
- Navigate POS
- Oxford Liberty
About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Breast Surgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bret Taback, MD?
New patients may call (212) 235-1519 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Bret Taback, MD accept any insurance plans?
A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Healthgrades insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.
Does Dr. Bret Taback, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bret Taback, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Taback's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Bret Taback, MD treat?
Dr. Taback frequently treats the following conditions: Breast Cancer, Abdominal Pain, and Anal and Rectal Cancer. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Bret Taback, MD's office address?
Dr. Taback's office is located at 161 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Bret Taback, MD fluent in?
Dr. Taback is able to speak Spanish and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Bret Taback, MD able to provide telehealth services?
Dr. Taback provides telehealth services. Please contact the office to determine whether you are eligible.
Is Dr. Bret Taback, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Bret Taback, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Lawrence Hospital.
Does Dr. Bret Taback, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.7/5 for Dr. Bret Taback, MD. Patients say that they trusted the provider's decisions and the provider explained conditions well. See all patient feedback on Healthgrades.
Affiliated Hospitals
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Cardiac Surgery™ (2023)
9 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Cardiac Surgery™ (2023)
78% Patients that would definitely recommend, 8% higher than the national average
11 Awards Received
Award Highlight: State Ranking Award - Cardiac Surgery™ (2023)
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