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  • Cardiovascular Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Thoracic Surgery
  • Accepting new patients
  • HMH - Thoracic Surgery - Hackensack 20 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ 07601
  • (551) 996-5960

Brief Intro

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)
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  • Cancer 31
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 14
  • Orthopedics 41
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 30
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 43
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 51
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
  • Children's Hospital 13
  • Urology 51
  • Psychiatry 35
  • Geriatrics 49
  • Rehabilitation 14
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 10
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 5
  • Long Term Care 9
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 32