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Conditions Treated Lung Cancer Ovarian Cancer Pleural Mesothelioma Testicular Mesothelioma
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Starting his studies at Johns Hopkins University, Dr. Allendorf graduated in 1992. He completed the courses of the Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1997 as a medical student. Both Dr. Allendorf’s residency and fellowship were completed at New York Presbyterian, studying general surgery. After completing his studies, Dr. John Allendorf took a position at New York Presbyterian as an administrative chief resident of general surgery, before taking the current position as a general surgeon. Board certified in general surgery, Dr. Allendorf specializes in the treatment of mesothelioma. Working closely with Dr. Chabot, they both develop treatment plans for patients, and use each others' expertise to ensure maximum effectiveness.
Johns Hopkins University - 1992
Education
Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons - 1997
Medical School
New York-Presbyterian
Residency
New York-Presbyterian
Fellowship
American Board of Surgery
NY-Presbyterian Columbia University Medical Center
Languages: English/Spanish
(212) 305-2500
622 West 168th Street
New York, New York 10032 
Increased tumor establishment and growth after open versus laparoscopic surgery in mice may be related to differences in postoperative T cell function. Surgical Endoscopy
Allendorf JD, Bessler M, Horvath KD, Marvin MR, Laird DA, Whelan RL.
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Postoperative immune function varies inversely with the degree of surgical trauma in a murine model. Surg Endosc
Allendorf JD, Bessler M, Whelan RL, Trokel M, Laird DA, Terry MB, Treat MR.
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Increased tumor establishment and growth after laparotomy versus laparoscopy in a murine model. Archives of Surgery
Allendorf JD, Bessler M, Kayton ML, Oesterling SD, Treat MR, Nowygrod R, Whelan RL.
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American College of Surgeons
American Medical Association
Association for Academic Surgery
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Rate This DoctorJanuary 03, 2016
by Georgina R.
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“Dr. Allendorf has performed 3 big abdominal surgeries on me. He was very honest and willing to listen to my situation. I thank God for leading me to Dr. Allendorf. I have been blessed to live many years with my family despite my disease. ”
July 27, 2012
by Marc T.
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“Dr. Allendorf is a highly skilled surgeon. He is probably the most caring doctor but I had a thyroidectomy and some lymph nodes removed and I was worried about scaring. The recovery in ICU was good and there is basically no scaring. ”
July 28, 2016
by Carl N.
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“Good doctor and attentive staff. Overall I am impressed by the knowledge and surgical skill.”
July 27, 2012
by Jess B.
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“The doctor was fantastic, he saved my son’s life by surgically removing his cancerous thyroid. He is a caring and talented man with an excellent staff. He made a bad experience tolerable and created a fantastic result. ”