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Dr. Elizabeth Gorman

Dr. Elizabeth Gorman

New York, NY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Gorman, Trauma Surgeon in New York, NY?

    Elizabeth Gorman, MD is an Assistant Professor of Surgery in Weill Cornell Medicine?s Division of Trauma, Burns, Acute and Critical Care Surgery. Dr. Gorman graduated Cum Laude from Dartmouth College. Subsequently, she received her medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. She completed her general surgery residency at NYU Langone Medical Center and spent an additional year as a clinical research fellow. She then pursued fellowship training in Surgical Critical Care and Acute Care Surgery at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School. Dr. Gorman is board certified in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care.View Research Publications

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gorman?

    Dr. Elizabeth Gorman is a highly-rated, board-certified Trauma 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. Gorman empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Gallbladder Surgery, Hernia-Complex, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Surgical Critical Care, Trauma/Critical Care, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York, NY community, Dr. Gorman is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

    What languages does Dr. Gorman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gorman typically treat?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Gorman 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. Gorman. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Acute Appendicitis
    • Appendicitis
    • Inflamed Appendix
    • Sudden Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendicitis Attack
    • Appendix Inflammation
    • Appendix Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K3580: Unspecified acute appendicitis
    • K37: Unspecified appendicitis

    Also known as:

    • Respiratory Failure
    • Lung failure
    • Breathing failure
    • Respiratory insufficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • J9690: Respiratory failure, unspecified, unspecified whether with hypoxia or hypercapnia

    Also known as:

    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Obstruction
    • Blocked Intestine

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K56699: Other intestinal obstruction unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Gallstones
    • Cholelithiasis
    • Gallbladder stones
    • Biliary calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K8020: Calculus of gallbladder without cholecystitis without obstruction

    Also known as:

    • Multiple Broken Ribs
    • Chest Injuries and Disorder
    • Fractures
    • Multiple Rib Fractures
    • Rib Cage Fracture
    • Broken Ribs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture

    Also known as:

    • Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
    • Gallbladder Disease
    • Sudden Gallbladder Attack
    • Acute Cholecystitis
    • Sudden Gallbladder Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K810: Acute cholecystitis

    Also known as:

    • Sepsis
    • Blood Poisoning
    • Septicemia
    • Systemic Bacterial Infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A419: Sepsis, unspecified organism

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Gorman typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Gorman performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Gorman. 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 here.

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal
    • Keyhole Gallbladder Surgery
    • Cholecystectomy Laparoscopic
    • Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 47562: Laparoscopy, surgical; cholecystectomy

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Appendectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
    • Keyhole Appendectomy
    • Scope Appendectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 44970: Laparoscopy, surgical, appendectomy

    Also known as:

    • Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
    • PEG Tube Placement
    • Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
    • EGD with Feeding Tube
    • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

    Also known as:

    • Inguinal Hernia Repair (Adults and Children 5+)
    • Groin Hernia Surgery
    • Reducible Inguinal Hernia Repair
    • First Inguinal Hernia Fix
    • Adult Inguinal Hernia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 49505: Repair initial inguinal hernia, age 5 years or older; reducible

    Also known as:

    • Planned Tracheostomy
    • Tracheotomy
    • Surgical Airway Creation
    • Breathing Tube Placement (Surgical)
    • Neck Airway Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 31600: Tracheostomy, planned (separate procedure);

    Also known as:

    • Bronchoscopy with Lung Wash (BAL)
    • Bronchoscopy and Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL)
    • Fluoroscopy
    • Bronchial lavage
    • BAL procedure
    • Lung washing
    • Flexible bronchoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 31624: Bronchoscopy, rigid or flexible, including fluoroscopic guidance, when performed; with bronchial alveolar lavage

    Does Dr. Gorman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Gorman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

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

    Dr. Gorman 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

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • EmblemHealth

    • Healthfirst New York

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • UMR Administered Payer

    • UnitedHealth Group

    • Unknown

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    Where is Dr. Gorman's office located?

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    Weill Cornell Medicine

    General Surgery - Upper East Side

    520 East 70th Street, Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor

    New York, NY 10021

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

    Dr. Gorman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1992115380.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gorman?

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

    What is Dr. Elizabeth Gorman's specialty?

    Dr. Gorman is a Trauma Surgeon near New York, NY.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency.

    Is this Dr. Elizabeth Gorman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Gorman is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center 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 Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Elizabeth Gorman accepting new patients in New York, NY?

    Yes, Dr. Elizabeth Gorman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Elizabeth Gorman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Gorman's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Elizabeth Gorman?

    Please contact Dr. Gorman's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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