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Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD

Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Nikhilesh Sekhar, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Fairfield, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Mount Sinai Morningside and Mercy Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 56 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (56 reviews)

Practice

140 Sherman St Fairfield, CT 06824
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(516) 616-5500

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Sekhar specializes in the area of General Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Sekhar's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sekhar

4.6

56 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 Star
77%
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4 Star
16%
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3 Star
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2 Star
2%
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1 Star
5%
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Nov 06, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Patient of Sekhar in CT – Jun 08, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 18, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
GASTON SMIKLE in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 09, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Stephen Z. in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jun 25, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Devyn9843 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 30, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Kate13337 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jaime7548 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 28, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Stacy837 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 10, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Karen912 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Samanth18 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Jan 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Shannon42 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Dec 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jules9980 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Nov 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Paul076878 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Nov 03, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Marion280 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Nov 01, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Amelia283 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 31, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Benjami041 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 30, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Daniell387 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 29, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Amanda146 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 28, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Gale9282 in Roslyn Heights, NY – Oct 15, 2016
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Dr. Sekhar spent his childhood in the Bronx, New York and then in New Jersey.  He graduated from college at The Johns Hopkins University. He completed Medical School at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in Newark, NJ.  He completed his...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

  • Laparoscopic Surgery

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Surgery®
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General Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Susan E. Kotulsky LLC140 Sherman St Fairfield, CT 06824
1
St. Charles Hospital200 Belle Terre Rd Port Jefferson, NY 11777
2

Practice

Unavail125 Mineola Ave Ste 200 Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
3

Affiliated Hospitals

  • UConn John Dempsey Hospital

    100 Farmington Ave
    Farmington, CT 06032
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    90%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    6% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • University of Vermont Medical Center

    111 Colchester Ave
    Burlington, VT 05401
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Stamford Hospital

    1 Hospital Plz
    Stamford, CT 06902
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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