
Dr. Jacob Walfish M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1150 Park Ave New York NY, 10128About
Dr. Jacob Walfish is a gastroenterologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Walfish specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Walfish performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1974
Harvard Medical School 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Pain
Dr. Jacob Walfish M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 1150 Park Ave
1150 Park Ave -New York, NY 10128Get Direction
Practice At 101 Broadway Suite 301
101 Broadway Suite 301 -Brooklyn, NY 11249Get Direction
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100 EAST 77TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021WOODHULL MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH CENTERl
760 BROADWAY BROOKLYN NY 11206MOUNT SINAI BETH ISRAEL/PETRIE CAMPUSl
FIRST AVENUE AT 16TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10003