Dr. Felix Spiegel, MD

Dr. Felix Spiegel earned his undergraduate degree in biochemistry and psychology from Columbia University and his medical degree at New York University School of Medicine. He competed his residency in general surgery at Beth Israel Medical Center and served as assistant professor of surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx, N.Y.

In practice since 1989, Dr. Spiegel is board-certified in surgery and has performed more than 20,000 laparoscopic and open weight loss surgeries.

Dr. Spiegel specializes in medical and surgical treatment of obesity. His medical weight management program centers on prescription weight loss medication and nutritional and psychological support.

He also offers a variety of personalized bariatric surgical options, including sleeve gastrectomy, Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, duodenal switch and revisional bariatric surgery. An experienced general surgeon, Dr. Spiegel also specializes in robotic laparoscopic hiatal hernia surgery, robotic laparoscopic inguinal and incisional hernia surgery and laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Dr. Spiegel’s patients describe him as a personable, caring and supportive physician who is honest and informative. He makes them feel at ease by carefully explaining details of surgery and thoroughly answering questions.

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Affiliated with NewStart, Dr. Spiegel offers a supportive program tailored to your individual needs and personal goals. It's about more than a number on a scale. It's about getting back to your favorite activities. It's about getting a boost in both your energy and confidence. It's something to do for you and your health.

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