Dr. Debbie Bakes

Biography

Debbie G. Bakes, MD, is a colorectal surgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, specializing in colorectal surgery and cancer care. She primarily practices at NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley Hospital and directs regional practice operations in the Westchester section. Dr. Bakes has presented and published research on topics including laparoscopic colon resections, pancreatic cancer, and recovery following colorectal surgery. Her research contributions have been recognized with the Place Podium Award from the New York Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons during their Residents' Night. She received her medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Stamford Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia. Dr. Bakes later completed a fellowship at the University of Miami's Jackson Memorial Hospital, further enhancing her expertise in robotic surgery and advanced life support. She is actively involved in professional organizations, including the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons, and continues to contribute to the academic field of colorectal surgery through education and research initiatives.

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