
Mr. Ira Ronald Lefkof MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1150 N 35 Avenue #525 Hollywood FL, 33021About
Dr. Ira Lefkof is a gastroenterologist practicing in Hollywood, FL. Dr. Lefkof 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. Lefkof performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1978
SUNY DWNSTATE M C COLL MED 1978
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Hiatal Hernia
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 1983
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- Dr. Leon S Maratchi M.D.4700 Sheridan St Hollywood FL 33021
- Dr. Herbert Shick M.D.3800 JOHNSON ST STE C HOLLYWOOD FL 33021
- Dr. Wayne Brett Schonfeld M.D.4700 Sheridan St Hollywood FL 33021
- Dr. Andrew William Black M.D.4700 Sheridan St Hollywood FL 33021
Nearest Hospitals
MEMORIAL REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3501 JOHNSON ST HOLLYWOOD FL 33021MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKEl
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3501 JOHNSON ST HOLLYWOOD FL 33021MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PEMBROKEl
7800 SHERIDAN ST PEMBROKE PINES FL 33024