Nabil P Rizk, MD
Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgical Oncology

4.9 out of 5,
Accepting new patients
HMH-Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery-Hackensack
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 701 Hackensack, NJ 07601
Phone
551-996-5960Dr. Rizk specializes in thoracic surgery, with expertise in the treatment of lung cancer, esophageal cancer, and mediastinal tumors. He is a leader in video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS) as well as robotic lung and mediastinal surgery, and is trained to perform the most complex surgeries, such as robotic esophagectomy—a very complicated procedure best left to specially trained thoracic surgeons. He is also an expert in the care of patients with complex airways and those needing surgery for benign esophageal disorders.
Learn More About Dr. Rizk
Publications
- 23-Year-Old Fights For Her Life With Rare Sarcoma Battle
- What Happens to Your Body After You Quit Smoking
- Lung Cancer During Covid-19
- What Happens to Your Lungs When You Vape?
- When Should You Get a Lung Cancer Screening?
- Fortunate Catch Leads to Early Lung Cancer Diagnosis
- Industry Magazine - May/June 2025 (beginning at page 248)
- Side Effects of Lung Cancer Surgery and How to Manage Them
Patient Story:
Provider Information
Specialties
Thoracic Surgery
Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Languages
English
Age groups seen
Adults
Adults Over 65
Hospital affiliations
Hackensack Meridian Medical Group
Palisades Medical Center
Hackensack University Medical Center
Education
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2004
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Fellowship, Surgical Oncology, 2001
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Fellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 2000
Yale University School of Medicine
Medical Education
Certifications
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery - American Board of Thoracic Surgery - 2005
Verified Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.9 out of 5
136 ratings,
27 reviews
5/18/2026
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5/12/2026
Great care from Dr Rizk to staff!
5/4/2026
I feel very confident in DR Rizks ability to take care of my problem and surgery
4/16/2026
RN named Lisa was great on the follow up call.
4/10/2026
Skilled surgeon, organized office, excellent service.
Insurance Coverage
Note:Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
Aetna
Aetna Better Health
Amerihealth
Cigna
Claritev
Clover Health
Fidelis Care
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
Karna WTC
MagnaCare
Medicaid
Medicare
Oxford Health Plans
QualCare
Railroad Medicare
TRICARE
United Healthcare (UHC)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
Wellpoint
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551-996-5960
Map & Directions
HMH-Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery-Hackensack
20 Prospect Ave, Suite 701 Hackensack, NJ 07601
