Dr. Tanuja Damani

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Biography

Dr. Tanuja Damani is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at NYU Grossman School of Medicine and the Surgical Director at the Center for Esophageal Health at NYU Langone Health. She specializes in the treatment of gastrointestinal conditions, particularly focusing on minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgeries for benign and cancerous diseases. With a career driven by a fascination for human anatomy and the desire to provide effective surgical interventions, Dr. Damani has dedicated herself to helping patients recover quickly and with less pain through advanced surgical techniques. She collaborates closely with gastroenterology colleagues to offer comprehensive care for conditions like gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal hernias, Barrett’s esophagus, and more. Dr. Damani is recognized for her contributions to robotic surgery and participates in training surgeons nationally.

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Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.