Dr. Rizk specializes in thoracic surgery, with expertise in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. He is a leader in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as well as robotic lung and mediastinal surgery, and is trained to perform the most complex surgeries, such as robotic esophagectomy—a very complicated procedure best left to specially trained thoracic surgeons. He is also an expert in the care of patients with complex airways and those needing surgery for benign esophageal disorders.
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Education Background
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Yale University School of Medicine
FELLOWSHIP
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - 2004
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center - 2001
Brigham & Womens Hospital - 2000
Languages Spoken
English
Location & Hours
20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
Specialties Treated
Surgical Oncology
Cardiovascular Surgery
Thoracic Surgery
Conditions Addressed
Achalasia
Procedures Performed
Bronchoscopy
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
AmeriHealth
Aetna
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Cigna
Medicare
1199SEIU
MagnaCare
EmblemHealth
Humana
Health Alliance
Aetna Better Health
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
Horizon NJ Health
Priority Health
APWU
Cigna-HealthSpring
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Medicaid
Transamerica
Braven Health (Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey)