Alessandro Fichera MD
Chief of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell Medicine
1315 York Avenue2nd FloorNew York, NY 10021
Overview of Dr. Fichera
Dr. Alessandro Fichera, based in New York, NY, is a specialist in colon and rectal surgery. He completed his medical education at the University of Cattolica del Sacro Cuore and residencies at both the University of Chicago and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. Currently, he serves as Section Chief at Weill Cornell Medicine. He was previously affiliated with Baylor Scott & White HealthTexas Provider Network and University of North Carolina Hospitals, holding leadership roles in gastrointestinal and colorectal divisions. His clinical expertise includes colorectal surgery, pediatric colorectal surgery, and surgeries for colorectal cancer, hemorrhoids, and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Fichera has contributed significantly to professional literature including publications in Diseases of the Colon and Rectum and JAMA Network Open. He has been involved in multiple clinical trials related to surgical site infections prevention and colorectal surgical techniques. His recognition includes awards such as the CMS Meaningful Use Certification, and he is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Hospital)Residency, Colon and Rectal Surgery, 2001 - 2002
University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 2000
University of Cattolica del Sacro CuoreClass of 1989
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2024 - 2028
NJ State Medical License 2025 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2019 - 2026
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
NC State Medical License 2017 - 2020
WA State Medical License 2012 - 2019
IL State Medical License 1993 - 2014
American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery Colon & Rectal Surgery
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Clinical Trials
- Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of E-101 Solution for Preventing Surgical Site Infections After Colorectal Surgery Start of enrollment: 2013 Jan 10
- Study of the Kono-S Anastomosis Versus the Side-to-side Functional End Anastomosis Start of enrollment: 2014 Mar 12
- D-PLEX 312 - Safety and Efficacy of D-PLEX in the Prevention of Post Abdominal Surgery Incisional Infection (SHIELD II) Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 15
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Evolution of the Management of Dysplasia in Ulcerative Colitis.Adrienne L Vickers, Alessandro Fichera
Cancers. 2026-04-04 - 6 citationsLong-term Outcomes Following Colectomy and Liver Transplantation for Inflammatory Bowel Disease With Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis.Abraham J Matar, Elissa Falconer, Michelle LaBella, Muneera R Kapadia, Carla F Justiniano
Annals of Surgery. 2026-04-01 - 1 citationsWater Under the Bridge: Ureteral Injury After Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Rectal Surgery.Zeyu Liu, Abiha Abdullah, Mehsa Hashim, Janavi Sethurathnam, James Fleshman
Annals of Surgery Open. 2026-03-01
Journal Articles
- Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Recommendations: 2018R D Urman, A Fichera, E E Whang, World Journal of Surgery
Other
- Less Is More in Colorectal Cancer Posttreatment SurveillanceAlessandro Fichera, MD, JAMA
https://www.doximity.com/articles/a1d61857-1d72-4d28-a312-743537d547e4
UpToDate, Wolters Kluwer Health - 2013-03-18
Press Mentions
What Is the Link Between Diet and Colon Cancer?March 4th, 2025
Dr. Alessandro Fichera Appointed Chief of Colorectal Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Weill Cornell MedicineOctober 4th, 2024
Role for Lateral Node Dissection in Low Rectal CancerJuly 3rd, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
Other Languages
- Italian
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
Connecticare FlexPOS
Excellus BCBS BluePPO
First Health PPO
GHI PPO
Great West PPOHealthLink PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
MagnaCare PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
MVP Healthcare HMO
MVP Healthcare PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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