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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Finnerty, Surgeon in New York, NY?
Brendan M. Finnerty, MD, FACS, is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Weill?Cornell Medicine and an attending surgeon at New York?Presbyterian Hospital ? Weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Finnerty is a board-certified general surgeon with expertise in?endocrine and neuroendocrine surgical oncology, which includes?benign and malignant diseases of the thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal gland,?and gastrointestinal tract. He has a focus in providing minimally-invasive?surgical options, including laparoscopic and robotic techniques, with the?main goal of decreasing post-operative pain, scarring, and length of?hospital stay. Dr. Finnerty also provides bedside diagnostic services?during your initial surgical consultation, including neck ultrasound?examination, fine needle aspiration biopsy, and flexible laryngoscopy to?evaluate your vocal cords.Dr. Finnerty is also the Director of Interventional Endocrine Surgery. ?He has expertise in radiofrequency ablation and ethanol ablation of thyroid nodules and cysts. ?These treatments are non-surgical options to treat carefully-selected thyroid nodules, cysts, and cancers (https://weillcornell.org/endocrine-oncology). Dr. Finnerty?s academic interests are in clinical and translational research?in the field of Endocrine Oncology, with a focus in studying the?mechanisms of tumor growth and metastasis in endocrine and?neuroendocrine tumors. ?He has authored many publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as book chapters in surgical textbooks, and has?presented his research at national surgical meetings including the?American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, American College of?Surgeons, North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society, and the?Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. Dr. Finnerty is a member of?professional associations including the American Association of?Endocrine Surgeons (AAES), American College of Surgeons (ACS),?North American Neuroendocrine Tumor Society (NANETS), and American?Thyroid Association (ATA).Dr. Finnerty graduated from Northwestern University in 2005 with a B.S.?in Chemical and Biological Engineering, with a specialization in?Biotechnology. He then obtained his medical degree in 2010 from the?University of Illinois College of Medicine where he was awarded the?Bamberger Scholarship for academic excellence. After medical school,?Dr. Finnerty completed his surgical residency at the New York?Presbyterian Hospital ? Weill Cornell Medical Center in 2017, where he?was selected as Administrative Chief during his final year. During his?residency, he also dedicated two years to complete a research fellowship?in Endocrine Oncology, where he studied the biological mechanisms of?metastasis in pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, and published articles?investigating thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal, and neuroendocrine diseases.?After residency, Dr. Finnerty then completed a clinical fellowship in?Endocrine Surgery at New York Presbyterian ? Weill Cornell Medicine and?Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2018.Click here for a list of Dr. Finnerty?s peer-reviewed publications:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/brendan.finnerty.1/bibliography/public/
WebsiteWhat are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Finnerty?
Dr. Brendan Finnerty, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Finnerty empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Adrenal Surgery, Endocrine Cancers, Endocrine Surgery, Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Neuroendocrine Tumors, Parathyroid Surgery, Robotic Surgery, Thyroid Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the New York/NY community, Dr. Finnerty is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Finnerty speak?
Dr. Finnerty and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Finnerty treat?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Finnerty 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. Finnerty. 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.
Also known as:
- Nontoxic Multinodular Goiter
- Thyroid Disease
- Multinodular Goiter
- Lumpy Enlarged Thyroid
ICD-10 Codes:
- E042: Nontoxic multinodular goiter
Also known as:
- Single Nontoxic Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Disease
- Benign Thyroid Nodule
- Solitary Thyroid Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- E041: Nontoxic single thyroid nodule
Also known as:
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Parathyroid Disorder
- Overactive Parathyroid Gland
- High Parathyroid Hormone
- PTH Overproduction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E213: Hyperparathyroidism, unspecified
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
Also known as:
- Other Post-Surgery Condition
- Postoperative State
- Recovery After Surgery
- Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
- Widespread Swollen Lymph Nodes
- Generalized lymphadenopathy
- Multiple swollen glands
- Body-wide enlarged lymph nodes
ICD-10 Codes:
- R591: Generalized enlarged lymph nodes
Also known as:
- Adrenal Gland Disorder
- Adrenal Problems
- Adrenal Disease
- Adrenal Dysfunction
ICD-10 Codes:
- E278: Other specified disorders of adrenal gland
What procedures does Dr. Finnerty perform?
As a Surgeon, Dr. Finnerty 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. Finnerty. 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.
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Total Thyroid Removal
- Thyroid Gland Removal (Neck Incision)
- Thyroid Gland Removal for Cancer with Lymph Node Dissection
- Completion Thyroidectomy
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
- Complete thyroidectomy
- Thyroid gland removal
- Thyroid surgery
- Thyroidectomy
- Substernal Thyroid Removal
- Cervical Thyroidectomy
- Total Thyroidectomy for Cancer
- Subtotal Thyroidectomy with Neck Dissection
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Remaining Thyroid Removal
- Second Thyroid Surgery
- Total Thyroidectomy after Partial
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
- 60240: Thyroidectomy, total or complete
- 60271: Thyroidectomy, including substernal thyroid; cervical approach
- 60252: Thyroidectomy, total or subtotal for malignancy; with limited neck dissection
- 60260: Thyroidectomy, removal of all remaining thyroid tissue following previous removal of a portion of thyroid
Also known as:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
- Needle Biopsy with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
- 10006: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; each additional lesion (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Parathyroid Gland Removal or Exploration
- Parathyroidectomy
- Parathyroid Gland Surgery
- Hyperparathyroidism Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 60500: Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid(s);
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Adrenal Gland Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Adrenalectomy
- Adrenal Gland Removal (Laparoscopic)
- Adrenal Gland Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 60650: Laparoscopy, surgical, with adrenalectomy, partial or complete, or exploration of adrenal gland with or without biopsy, transabdominal, lumbar or dorsal
Also known as:
- Modified Radical Neck Dissection
- Cervical Lymph Node Removal
- Neck Lymphadenectomy
- Neck Dissection Surgery
- Lymph Node Biopsy Neck
CPT Codes:
- 38724: Cervical lymphadenectomy (modified radical neck dissection)
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Small Abdominal Hernia Repair
- Keyhole Groin Hernia Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hernioplasty
- Ventral hernia repair
- Umbilical hernia surgery
- Epigastric hernia repair with mesh
- Incisional hernia repair
CPT Codes:
- 49650: Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia
- 49591: Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); less than 3 cm, reducible
Does Dr. Finnerty accept my insurance?
Dr. Finnerty accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (917) 300-0553 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Finnerty accept in New York, NY?
Dr. Finnerty in New York, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Finnerty's office located?
Weill Cornell Medicine
Endocrine and Minimally Invasive Surgery
520 East 70th Street, Starr Pavilion, 8th Floor
New York, NY 10021
(917) 300-0553
What is Dr. Finnerty's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Finnerty's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1962727495.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Finnerty?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Finnerty
What is Dr. Brendan Finnerty's specialty?
Dr. Finnerty is a Surgeon near New York, NY. General surgeons are experts in diagnosing and managing surgical conditions which includes preoperative, operative, and postoperative care, as well as addressing complications. Their expertise include the areas such as the alimentary tract, breast, abdomen, skin and soft tissue, endocrine system, head and neck, pediatric surgery, surgical critical care, surgical oncology, trauma, burns, and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly utilize minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques to provide proper care. In addition to this, many general surgeons have expertise in transplantation, plastic, and cardiothoracic surgery. Contact Dr. Finnerty to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Brendan Finnerty affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Finnerty is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. 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 Brendan Finnerty accepting new patients in New York, NY?
Yes, Dr. Brendan Finnerty is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Brendan Finnerty offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Finnerty's office at (917) 300-0553 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Brendan Finnerty?
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