Thomas N. Ahlborn, MD

Chair, Surgical Services, Valley Medical Group

Thomas Ahlborn, MD
Specialties
General Surgery
Surgery
Gender
Male
Languages
English
Valley Medical Group
Member, ColigoCare
ColigoCare is a network of physicians working collectively to provide the highest quality care to patients and the community.

Location(s)

VMG - General Surgery, Glen Rock

385 South Maple Avenue
Suite 202
Glen Rock, NJ 07452
Phone: 201-444-5757
Fax: 201-444-0184

Education

Education

Doctor of Medicine, Harvard University, 1971 - 1975

FELLOW, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Vascular Research Laboratory, 1985

FELLOW, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, Vascular Surgery, 1986

MD, Columbia Univ College Of Physicians & Surgeons, 1976 - 1980

RES, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, General Surgery, 1980 - 1985

Board Certifications

American Board Of Surgery - Certified, 1986

Get to Know Me

What are some of the specific conditions you treat?

Benign and malignant conditions of the breast; simple and complex groin and abdominal wall hernias; gallstones and acute and chronic inflammation of the gallbladder; ailments of the small and large bowel, including benign and malignant tumors, diverticulitis and bowel obstruction caused by adhesions and scar tissue; appendicitis; ailments of the skin and soft tissues, including melanoma, squamous and basal cell carcinomas; lipomas; sebaceous cysts; soft tissue tumors and infections.

What techniques or procedures do you use in your practice?

Breast conservation surgery with sentinel lymph node sampling as well as mastectomy with or without immediate beast reconstruction for treatment of breast cancer.
Open repair of inguinal and abdominal wall hernias with mesh.
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, appendectomy, and lysis of adhesions.
Open bowel resection for treatment of tumors of the small or large intestine and for treatment of diverticulitis. Excision of skin and soft tissue malignancies and tumors under local anaesthesia with or without sedation.

Insurance

Valley Medical Group providers accept the following plans.

Patient Ratings & Comments

5

Comments are gathered from our patient satisfaction surveys.

03/27/2023
I told Dr Ahlborn that I was surprised no one called from the hospital after I was released from hernioplasty surgery as a follow up to check and see I was alright. Dr Ahlborn was also surprised by this missed step and assured me he would look Into It.
03/17/2023
Perfection !!
03/06/2023
The doctor has always been patient with us and our concerns. He explains in detail what he finds and our treatment options. You can see from the very first visit that the doctor care about his patients
02/24/2023
I have the best doctor ever! He is amazing! I was so scared about my procedure but he made me feel so at ease and very comfortable with his confident words. This doctor saved my life. Thank you so much Dr. Ahlborn!
02/22/2023
Dr Ahlborn is always nice, knowledgeable and very professional. I always recommend him to others if they ask me about a good surgeon.