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Dr. Karim Halazun, MD

Transplant Surgeon

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Halazun, Transplant Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Dr. Karim Halazun, MD is a Transplant Surgeon, who primarily practices in New York, NY with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Halazun is fluent in English, Arabic, French, Persian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Halazun’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Halazun’s office at (212) 746-2127.
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    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Halazun?

    Dr. Karim Halazun, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Transplant Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Halazun empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Liver & Biliary Cancer, Liver & Biliary Surgery, Liver Cancer, Transplant-Liver, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Halazun is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    Is Dr. Halazun board certified as a Transplant Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Karim Halazun, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Halazun speak?

    Dr. Halazun and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • Arabic
    • English
    • French
    • Persian
    • Spanish

    What conditions does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Halazun typically treat?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, Dr. Halazun diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Halazun. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    Also known as:

    • Liver Cancer
    • Cancer Spread to Liver and Bile Duct
    • Childhood Liver Cancer
    • Hepatic Cancer
    • Hepatocellular Carcinoma
    • Metastatic Liver Cancer
    • Secondary Liver Tumor
    • Liver Metastasis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C220: Liver cell carcinoma
    • C787: Secondary malignant neoplasm of liver and intrahepatic bile duct

    Also known as:

    • Liver Disease
    • Hepatic illness
    • Liver condition

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K769: Liver disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bile Duct Cancer
    • Liver Cancer
    • Cholangiocarcinoma
    • Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C221: Intrahepatic bile duct carcinoma

    What procedures does a Transplant Surgeon like Dr. Halazun typically perform?

    As a Transplant Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Karim Halazun may include:

    Please contact Dr. Halazun's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Halazun accept my insurance?

    Dr. Halazun accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (212) 746-2127 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Halazun accept in New York, NY?

    Dr. Halazun in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • H & R Block

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Medicaid

    • Medicare

    • New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation

    • Visiting Nurse Service of New York

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    Where is Dr. Halazun's office located?

    Dr. Karim Halazun's Primary Practice

    317 E 34th St

    New York, NY 10016

    (212) 746-2127

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    Dr. Karim Halazun's Practice 2

    1305 York Ave Fl 4

    New York, NY 10021

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    What is Dr. Halazun's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Halazun's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1326208976.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Halazun?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Halazun

    What is Dr. Karim Halazun's specialty?

    Dr. Halazun is a Transplant Surgeon near New York, NY.

    What does a Transplant Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Karim Halazun affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Halazun is affiliated with Nyu Langone Health - Tisch 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

    When to see a Transplant Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

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    Is Dr. Karim Halazun accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Karim Halazun is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karim Halazun offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Halazun's office at (212) 746-2127 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Karim Halazun?

    Please contact Dr. Halazun's office at (212) 746-2127 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Halazun's office located?

    Dr. Halazun's office is located in New York, NY.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karim Halazun have?

    Dr. Karim Halazun is certified by the American Board of Surgery.