- General Surgeons
- NY
- Brooklyn, NY
- Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD

Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD
General Surgery•Male•Age 69
General Surgery
Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has over 47 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from TBILISI STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE in 1976. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Hospital and Mount Sinai Beth Israel. His office accepts new patients.
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Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD
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Hospital Highlight
Affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital New York, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for general surgery.
At a Glance
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
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Dr. Krikhely's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Krikhely
4.6
Based on 58 ratings
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3 Star | 2% | 2% |
2 Star | 2% | 2% |
1 Star | 9% | 9% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Krikhely to family and friends is 4.5689654 out of 5
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Dr. Krikhely's Top Procedures and Conditions
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Krikhely treats Umbilical Hernia more than 99% of his peers
Dr. Krikhely treats this condition more than 99% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Krikhely treats Lipomas more than 98% of his peers
Dr. Krikhely treats this condition more than 98% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Krikhely treats Inguinal Hernia more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Krikhely treats this condition more than 97% of his peers
Dr. Krikhely's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominoplasty
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Anal Fistula
- Anal or Rectal Pain
- Anorectal Abscess
- Appendectomy, Laparoscopic
- Appendicitis
- Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Bile Duct Procedure
- Biliary Atresia
- Biliary Drainage
- Biopsy of Breast
- Bone Cancer
- Bone Marrow Biopsy
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lump
- Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
- Cholecystectomy With Robotic Assistance
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Colectomy
- Colorectal Cancer
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyst Incision and Drainage
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Esophageal Varices
- Excision of Breast Tumor
- Excision of Esophageal Lesion
- Excision of Rectal Tumor
- Excision of Stomach Tumor
- Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
- Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Laparoscopic
- Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy), Open
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrotomy
- Gynecologic Cancer
- Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia Repair
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hidradenitis
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Ileus
- Incisional Hernia
- Incisional Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Inguinal Hernia Repair, Open
- Intestinal Abscess
- Intestinal Atresia
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
- Laparoscopic Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hernia Repair With Robotic Assistance
- Laparotomy
- Lipomas
- Liver Cancer
- Lobular Carconima
- Lumpectomy
- Lung Cancer
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Mastectomy
- Meckel's Diverticulum
- Megacolon
- Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
- Open Incisional and-or Ventral Hernia Repair
- Osteosarcoma
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pelvic Abscess
- Peptic Ulcer
- Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
- Peripheral Artery Bypass
- Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
- Pleural Effusion
- Port Placements or Replacements
- Proctectomy, Open or Laparoscopic (incl. Swenson and Duhamel Procedures)
- Puncture Aspiration
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
- Rib Fracture
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Secondary Malignancies
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Sphincterotomy
- Spinal Nerve Block
- Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thoracentesis
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Tracheal Surgery
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Umbilical Hernia
- Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
- Varicose Veins
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Ventral Hernia
- Wound Repair
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Dr. Krikhely accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Amerihealth
- Amida Care
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP)
- Capital District Physician's Health Plan (CDPHP) HMO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Elderplan
- EmblemHealth
- Emblem Health
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Health First Health Plans
- Healthfirst
- Humana
- MagnaCare
- MetroPlus Health Plan
- MultiPlan
- Oxford Health Plans
- SelectHealth
- UnitedHealthCare
- United Healthcare
- WellCare
About Me
Biography
Specialties
- General Surgery
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
Education
Languages
- English
- Russian
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best way to schedule an appointment with Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD?
Click here to schedule an appointment online. New patients may call (212) 257-0039 to make an appointment.
Does Dr. Merab Krikhely, 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. Merab Krikhely, MD accept new patients?
New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD on Healthgrades. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Krikhely's profile.
What conditions does Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD treat?
Dr. Krikhely frequently treats the following conditions: Umbilical Hernia, Lipomas, and Inguinal Hernia. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD's office address?
Dr. Krikhely's office is located at 1819 E 13th St # 11, Brooklyn, NY 11229. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages is Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD fluent in?
Dr. Krikhely is able to speak Russian and English. View profile to see all.
Is Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Beth Israel and Mount Sinai Brooklyn.
Is Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD a board-certified professional?
Yes, Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD holds board certifications in General Surgery.
How much experience does Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD have?
Dr. Krikhely has over 46 years of healthcare experience.
Does Dr. Merab Krikhely, MD receive good ratings from patients?
There is a star rating of 4.6/5 for Dr. Merab Krikhely, 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.74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
24 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2023)
56% Patients that would definitely recommend, 14% lower than the national average
3 Awards Received
3 Awards Received
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