Dr. William Spivak M.D.
Gastroenterologist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Gastroenterology
177 East 87th Suite 305 New York NY, 10128Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
Rating
5/5
About
Dr. William Spivak is a Board Certified Pediatric Gastroenterologist serving the New York area for more than 25 years. Dr. Spivak is experienced in Chronic Abdominal Pain, Gastro-Esophageal Reflux (GER ...
Education and Training
Yeshiva University B.A. 1972
Albert Einstein College of Medicine M.D. 1976
Board Certification
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Awards
- Top Doctors New York Metro Area 1998-08, 2010-15 Castle Connolly
- America's Top Doctors® 2005-06, 2007-08, 2009-10, 2011-12, 2013-14, 2015 Castle Connolly
Treatments
- Crohn's Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Abdominal
- Abdominal Pain
- Allergic Reactions To Food
- Anal Prolapse, Bladder Issues, Bowel Issues And More
- Anemia
- Breast
- Jaundice
- Celiac Disease
- Cholecystitis And Gallstones
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colon Polyp
- Constipation
- Dehydration
- Diarrhea
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophagitis
- Feeding Issues
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (gerd)
- Gastrointestinal Disorders
- Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
- Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Infantile Colic
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Lactose Intolerance Testing
- Malabsorption
- Malnutrition
- Nausea
- Pediatric Disorders
- Reflux
- Bowel
- Syndrome ( Crps )
- Unexplained Weight Loss
- Vomiting Disorders
Professional Memberships
- Professional Member American Gastroenterological Association
Fellowships
- Boston Childrens Hospital - Harvard Medical School Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition
Dr. William Spivak M.D.'s Practice location
William Spivak MD - Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition
177 East 87th Suite 305 -New York, NY 10128Get Direction
Dr. William Spivak M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Spivak
- Anonymous
great visit. baby is doing much better.
- Mike g.
Extremely thorough and knowledgeable.
- Anonymous
Dr. Spivak is very knowledgable about gastro problems for babies..
- C g.
Excellent physician.
- Allison l.
Excellent Specialist with a Kind Touch.
- Cara d.
Great Doctor!!.
- M h.
Satisfactory.
- Mitzi f.
knowledgable.
- B. k.
Great Doctor!!!:).
- Anonymous
I have been treated by Dr. Spivak since I was 10 years old and now, almost 14 years later, I take my son to him..
- Anonymous
Very pleasant. Appreciated his thorough in-take of health history..
- David p.
Very informative, very detailed, wanted to know the whole story..
- Anonymous
Good experience overall..
- Anonymous
Efficient and caring - baby was calm and fell asleep..
- Jodie l.
Excellent Doctor; knowledgable, kind, patient.
- O. b.
Extremely patient and helpful .
- V k.
Great doctor .
- Cory r.
Great experience..
- A. c.
Excellent time with Dr. Spivak!.
- S. p.
Excellent.
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