Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD
Transplant Surgeon
,Trauma Surgeon
,Surgical Oncologist
,Critical Care Surgeon
,Hematology / Oncology Specialist
New York, NY
Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Whittaker, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?
Dr. Vaughn Whittaker, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Whittaker graduated from Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica) and completed his residency at Harlem Hospital Center. He is a member of the American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS), United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), American College of Surgeons (ACS), Medical Society of The State of New York, and Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons. Dr. Whittaker is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Whittaker’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Whittaker’s office at (315) 464-9535.
Where did Dr. Whittaker go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: Transplant Surgery, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, NY, 2010 | Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center, Abdominal Transplant and Hepatobiliary Surgery
Residency: Harlem Hospital Center | Harlem Hospital Center
Medical School: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of The West Indies (Jamaica)
What languages does Dr. Whittaker speak?
Dr. Whittaker and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
Which procedures does Dr. Whittaker perform as a Transplant Surgeon?
As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Vaughn Whittaker may include:
- Intestinal and Multivisceral Transplant
- Kidney Transplant Consultation
- Kidney Transplant Follow Up
- Lung Transplant Consultation
- Lung Transplant Follow Up
- Organ Transplant
- Pancreas Transplant Consultation
- Pancreas Transplant Follow Up
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Whittaker's office.
Does Dr. Whittaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Whittaker accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (315) 464-9535 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Whittaker accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Whittaker in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elderplan
EmblemHealth
Express Scripts
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
National Benefit Fund
Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
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Where is Dr. Whittaker's office located?
Dr. Vaughn Whittaker's Practice 3
750 E Adams St Ste 2W
Syracuse, NY 13210
(315) 464-9535
Recognitions
Memberships & Associations
American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS)
Member
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
Member
American College of Surgeons (ACS)
Member
Medical Society of The State of New York
Member
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
Member
What is Dr. Whittaker's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Whittaker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1982866513.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Whittaker?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Whittaker
What is Dr. Vaughn Whittaker's specialty?
Dr. Whittaker is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY. A transplant surgeon specializes in replacing damaged body organs with healthy ones from donors. They are responsible to oversee the entire process, including evaluating recipients, selecting donor organs, performing surgeries, and managing postoperative care to ensure successful recovery of a patient. Contact Dr. Whittaker to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Vaughn Whittaker affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Whittaker is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Vaughn Whittaker accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Vaughn Whittaker is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Vaughn Whittaker offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Whittaker's office at (315) 464-9535 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Vaughn Whittaker?
Please contact Dr. Whittaker's office at (315) 464-9535 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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