Alex J. Addo, MD
Locations and Appointments
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Insurances Accepted
Please contact the doctor's office to verify that your insurance is accepted.
- AETNA
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell
- Amerigroup of New Jersey
- CIGNA
- Emblem/GHI
- Emblem/Hip
- Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Fidelis Care
- Healthfirst
- Local 1199
- Magnacare (National)
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- MVP Health Care
- Quality Health Management
- RiverSpring
- UnitedHealthcare
- VNSNY CHOICE
- WellCare
- World Trade Center Health Plan
About Alex J. Addo, MD
Alex Johnson Addo, MD MPH is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. He is a board-certified general surgeon who is fellowship trained in minimally invasive and robotic surgery. He graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency in general surgery at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA. He also completed a research fellowship at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Maryland focusing on patient-driven-outcomes of minimally invasive benign foregut and complex abdominal wall reconstruction surgery. He has published his research in peer-reviewed journals and presented at professional conferences both nationally and internationally. He continues to be actively engaged in hernia related research. After graduating from general surgery residency, Dr. Addo underwent fellowship training in minimally invasive foregut and complex abdominal wall surgery at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Maryland.
Dr. Addo employs advanced minimally invasive techniques in repairing inguinal, ventral, incisional and complex abdominal wall hernias. He is passionate about delivering exceptional care and tailored surgical solutions to his patients.
Expertise
Abdominal Hernia
Hernia Repair
Hernia Surgery
Inguinal Hernia
Laparoscopic Hernia Repair
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Education
Fellowship: Anne Arundel Medical Center
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center
Titles & Positions
Assistant Professor of Surgery at CUMC
Hospital Affiliations
NewYork-Presbyterian / Columbia University Irving Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell Medical Center
NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital
NewYork-Presbyterian Westchester
Education
- Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
- Residency: Geisinger Medical Center
- Fellowship: Anne Arundel Medical Center
Awards & Honors
- 3rd Place, Annual General Surgery Research Day, Department of General Surgery, Geisinger Medical Center (2016)
- Macalester College Dewitt Wallace Scholarship (2001-2005)
- Tufts University Dr. Everett A. Rosen and Ruth E. Rosen Scholarship (2011-2015)
- University of Toledo Graduate Tuition Scholarship and Assistantship Award (2005-2006)
- Young Investigator Award, Annual Resident and Fellow Scholarship Day, Geisinger Medical Center (2016)
Titles & Positions
- Assistant Professor of Surgery at CUMC