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Dr. Christopher Mascarenhas, MD

Colorectal Surgery •  Male • Age 46
  
Dr. Mascarenhas
Accepting new patients
Colorectal Surgery
Telehealth services available

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032

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Dr. Christopher Mascarenhas, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. Dr. Mascarenhas has more experience with Colorectal Surgery than other specialists in his area. He is affiliated with Wheeling Hospital. He is accepting new patients and has indicated that he accepts telehealth appointments. Be sure to call ahead with Dr. Mascarenhas to book an appointment.

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Very helpful. He listens attentively and responds with good feedback. High attention to detail. Awesome bedside manner. Will not stop till he finds a solution. Follows cancer patients through their lifetime.
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Very knowledgeable. Great surgeon.
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About Me

Biography

Christopher R, Mascarenhas MD, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University. He is trained in all aspects of colon and rectal surgery with a special interest in minimally invasive surgery, and robotic colorectal surgery. He routinely uses these techniques for a variety of different conditions. Dr. Mascarenhas has undergone advanced training in complex re-operative surgery for advanced inflammatory bowel disease, which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. He see patients in several locations in New York and New Jersey as part of the Division of Colorectal Surgery at NYP/Columbia. Dr. Mascarenhas has an interest in surgery for diverticulitis, anorectal surgery, pelvic floor disorders, pouch creation, colorectal cancer resection, transanal minimally-invasive and transanal total mesorectal excision surgery techniques.Less...

Specialties

  • Colorectal Surgery

Board Certifications

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
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Awards

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Dr. Mascarenhas accepts the following insurance:

Aetna
Choice Plus POS II
Anthem
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Blue Priority (Select Network)-NY
Empire (Select Network)-NY POS
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Background Check

No malpractice claims found for New York
No disciplinary actions found for the years we collect data
No board actions found for the years we collect data
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Practice Areas

Colorectal Surgery

Colorectal surgery treats conditions affecting the colon and rectum, including colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and hemorrhoids, through procedures such as tumor removal, colectomy, colostomy and resection.

Typically treats 65% more than similar doctors

Based on claims data for 4 conditions and procedures

TreatmentsTreatment Frequency
Colon and Rectal Surgery
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mascarenhas performs Colon and Rectal Surgery more than 91% of their peers

Dr. Mascarenhas performs this procedure more than 91% of their peers

Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
high
high

Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mascarenhas performs Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage) more than 85% of their peers

Dr. Mascarenhas performs this procedure more than 85% of their peers

Colectomy
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Treatment Frequency

Dr. Mascarenhas performs Colectomy more than 72% of their peers

Dr. Mascarenhas performs this procedure more than 72% of their peers

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Dr. Mascarenhas' conditions and procedures:

  • Abdominal Disorders
  • Abscess
  • Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
  • Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
  • Anal and Rectal Cancer
  • Anal Disorders
  • Anal Fissure
  • Anal Fistula
  • Anal or Rectal Pain
  • Anal Prolapse
  • Anorectal Abscess
  • Anoscopy With Removal of Anal Tumor
  • Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
  • Appendectomy, Open
  • Appendicitis
  • Cancer
  • Colectomy
  • Colectomy and Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery
  • Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Cyst Incision and Drainage
  • Destruction of Anal Tumor
  • Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn (incl. Negative Pressure Wound Therapy)
  • Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
  • Excision of Rectal Tumor
  • Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy, Anal
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Gastrointestinal Diseases
  • Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia Repair
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Intestinal Abscess
  • Intestinal Obstruction
  • Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
  • Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
  • Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
  • Laparotomy
  • Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
  • Puncture Aspiration
  • Rectovaginal Fistula
  • Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
  • Secondary Malignancies
  • Sphincterotomy
  • Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Locations

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center

CUIMC Herbert Irving Pavilion161 Fort Washington Ave New York, NY 10032
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Wheeling Hospital Ctr Surgery

Wheeling Hospital50 Medical Park Wheeling, WV 26003
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