News from NYGA
NYGA Launches Patient Texting Solution
New York Gastroenterology Associates is excited to announce the launch of our two-way patient texting solution. NYGA's text number is 646-419-4947. As texting has become a preferred mode of communication, we believe many patients will appreciate this option. ...
NYGA Welcomes Shira Hirshberg,MS, RDN, LDN
We are delighted to announce that our nutrition team is expanding with the recent hire of Shira Hirshberg, MS, RDN, LDN. A Registered and Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, Ms. Hirshberg specializes in managing the intersection of GI disorders and eating disorders, and...
Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps and Early Onset Colorectal Cancer
IBS Informational WebinarPresenterUgo Iroku, MD, MHS New York Gastroenterology AssociatesClinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Mount Sinai Medical Center Pre-Cancerous Colon Polyps and Early Onset Colorectal Cancer Dr. Ugo Iroku addresses the causes of and risk...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (“IBS”) – A Real Pain in the Gut
IBS Informational WebinarPresenterLaura Frado, MD Assistant Clinical Professor of Medicine, The Mount Sinai Medical CenterNew York Gastroenterology AssociatesFollowing our previously well-received COVID and microbiome-related webinars, we present: Irritable Bowel...
NYGA Welcomes East River Gastroenterology & Nutrition
We are delighted to announce that Eric Goldstein, MD, Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN, and medical assistants Michelle Farrell and Imani Gonzalez of East River Gastroenterology & Nutrition (East River) have joined New York Gastroenterology Associates, effective...
NYGA Launches in Brooklyn Heights
New York Gastroenterology Associates is pleased to announce the launch of a clinical office in Brooklyn Heights on February 1st. Located on the 18th floor of 300 Cadman Plaza West – with expansive views of New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan – it includes two consult...
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New York Gastroenterology Associates Patient Portal
You can use our private patient portal to request appointments, pre-register for your visit, review your medical history, send messages to your doctor, and review blood test and biopsy results. First time using our portal? Please contact us to obtain a PIN.
Conditions Treated
Abdominal Pain
Abdominal pain can occur for a variety of reasons and can also be a sign of a number of digestive...
Acid Reflux
Acid reflux refers to the backward flow of stomach acid and, sometimes, food particles from the stomach up into the...
Diarrhea
Diarrhea refers to loose, watery stools and a feeling that you urgently need to use the restroom. This can last...
Gas And Bloat
The production of gas is a normal side effect of digestion, and burping or passing gas isn’t usually cause for...
Hemorrhoids
Hemorrhoids, sometimes called piles, are swollen veins that occur in the rectum or skin around the anus. Hemorrhoids are very...
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, is a chronic disease that affects the tissues of the digestive tract, most commonly the...
Our Surgery Centers
Our Patient Offices
Upper East Side
68 E 86th Street
New York,
NY,
10028
Phone: (212) 535-1845
Fax: (212) 861-6285
Text: (646) 419-4947
Upper East Side
1150 Fifth Avenue
Suite 1B
New York,
NY,
10128
Phone: (212) 369-2490
Fax: (212) 831-3031
Text: (646) 419-4947
Midtown
16 E 52nd Street
Suite 403
New York,
NY,
10022
Phone: (212) 826-3903
Fax: (212) 339-9984
Text: (646) 419-4947
Brooklyn Heights
1 Pierrepont Plaza, 300 Cadman Plaza West
18th Floor
Brooklyn,
NY,
11201
Phone: (718) 280-0020
Fax: (718) 280-0025
Text: (646) 419-4947
Upper East Side
311 E 79th Street
Suite 2A
New York,
NY,
10075
Phone: (212) 996-6633
Fax: (212) 996-6677
Text: (646) 419-4947
Fifth Ave GI
We are excited to announce that Fifth Avenue GI has merged with New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA). The medical professionals at Fifth Avenue GI have set an exemplary standard of care in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive issues and will continue to serve their Upper East Side and East Harlem communities under the umbrella of one of New York’s premier practices.
Our Specialties
Our Team
Daniel Adler, MD
Gastroenterologist
All patient populations have GI problems and disease. I liked being able to care for a wide variety of people....
James Aisenberg, MD
Gastroenterologist
In gastroenterology, we use our hands and our head to solve problems. I love the balance between doing endoscopic procedures...
Neville D Bamji, MD
Gastroenterologist
The complex physiology of the gastrointestinal tract has always fascinated me. Practicing gastroenterology allows physicians to help patients both in...
Jay C. Desai, MD
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology is a fascinating field that requires a detailed understanding of the physiology of multiple organ systems as well as...
Laura E. Frado, MD, MS
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology is a special field that allows me to care for a broad scope of conditions often presenting in different...
Suzie Finkel, MS, RD, CDN
Dietitian
I became a dietitian with the specific goal of helping people alleviate their digestive symptoms, and have found gastroenterology to...
Tamara Duker Freuman, MS, RD, CDN
Dietitian
Most people with digestive issues recognize that certain foods or eating patterns can make their symptoms better or worse, though...
James George, MD
Gastroenterologist
I love that gastroenterology is a field that incorporates both incredibly interesting medical problems as well as challenging physical skills....
Eric S. Goldstein, MD
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Goldstein graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania and completed medical school at the Mount Sinai School...
Shira Hirshberg, MS, RDN, LDN
Dietitian
When I started my first job in a primary care office, I found myself drawn to both the complexity of...
Ugo Iroku, MD, MHS
Gastroenterologist
Gastroenterology is a unique field in medicine with two major aspects. The first involves being willing to care for people...
Leon Kavaler, MD
Gastroenterologist
During my medical education at The Mount Sinai Medical Center, I had the honor of meeting and training with the...
Michele Kissous-Hunt, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Ms. Kissous-Hunt performs a vital role at NYGA in patient communication and education, and in NYGA’s busy on-site program of...
Asher Arthur Kornbluth, MD
Gastroenterologist
I chose gastroenterology for the ability to interact and care for patients with chronic diseases for a lifetime. What are...
Peter E. Legnani, MD
Gastroenterologist
I found gastroenterology to be a dynamic intersection of multiple fields of study and practice. For example, I found that...
Kenneth M. Miller, MD
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Miller enjoys a reputation an excellent teacher of endoscopy and clinical gastroenterology at The Icahn School of Medicine, where...
Steven Naymagon, MD
Gastroenterologist
I went to medical school knowing that I want to make a difference in people’s lives. As a medical student...
Yevgenia Pashinsky, MD
Gastroenterologist
I grew up thinking of food as a cultural and spiritual force that brings people together. It is incredibly rewarding...
Ana Tuyama, MD
Gastroenterologist
Training and spending so many years at Mount Sinai School of Medicine, where gastroenterology is practiced at its best, surrounded...
Janie Yang, MD
Gastroenterologist
I find the human gastrointestinal tract to be fascinating because it involves multiple organ systems and can have such a...
U.S. News GI Affliated Hospital Ranking
U.S. News and World Report named Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai #3 as a Best Universities for Gastroenterology and Hepatology Specialized Services in 2021! The NYGA physicians are proud to be members and contributors for over 30 years to The Mount Sinai Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology.
Our Services
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon cancer screening involves reviewing your medical history to determine if you have a personal or family history of colorectal...
Colonoscopy
A colonoscopy is a minimally-invasive procedure that uses an instrument called a colonoscope to look inside your large intestine, or...
Double Balloon Enteroscopy
Double balloon enteroscopy (abbreviated DBE) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that allows doctors to evaluate the small intestine (or...
Gastroenterology Consultation
Your gastroenterology consultation appointment provides you and your doctor the opportunity to discuss your condition in-depth so you understand the...
In-Office Infusions
Infusion therapy is primarily used to treat diseases and conditions that may not respond to other treatments. This includes Crohn’s...
Upper Endoscopy
Endoscopy is a minimally invasive medical procedure that evaluates the upper portion of your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including your esophagus,...