
Katia T. Papalezova, MD
General Surgery
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EnglishGender
FemalePrimary Location
Montefiore Medical Park at 1575 Blondell
1575 Blondell Avenue
Bronx, New York 10461-2601
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Phone
(718) 862-8840
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(718) 862-8840About
Dr. Papalezova completed a fellowship in surgical onocology at Duke University Medical Center and completed her general surgery residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her clinical research expertise is in comparing the effectiveness of different types of high-dose chemotherapy on localized melanomas. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons and other professional societies, and has co-authored book chapters and numerous journal articles.
Credentials
Education & Training
- Medical Education
- Sofia Medical School, Bulgaria
- Residency
- Cabrini Med. Center, Beth Israel Medical Center
- Fellowship
- Duke University Medical Center
Expertise
Focus
- Research Focus
- Dr. Papalezova's clinical research expertise is in comparing the effectiveness of different types of high-dose chemotherapy on localized melanomas.
Specialties
- General Surgery
- Medical Oncology
- Surgical Oncology
- Neuro-Endovascular Surgery
Accepted Insurance
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- 1199SEIU Benefit Funds
- Aetna
- Affinity by Molina Healthcare
- Amidacare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS Healthplus
- ArchCare
- CDPHP
Locations
- Primary LocationMontefiore Medical Park at 1575 Blondell1575 Blondell AvenueBronx, New York 10461-2601