Dr. Preeti Mehta, MD

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Preeti Mehta, who serves patients in Lake Success, New York.

Dr. Mehta is a board-certified gastroenterologist who is currently serving patients at Digestive Disease Care in Lake Success, New York. “At Digestive Disease Care, you’ll discover a team of highly skilled, board-certified digestive specialists who provide high-quality, comprehensive GI care, from the most basic to the most advanced. We deliver thorough, comprehensive and accurate diagnoses using the latest diagnostic and treatment technology. Our leading-edge procedures include noninvasive endoscopic ultrasound and capsule endoscopy” as stated on the practice’s website. 

Dr. Mehta is board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Dr. Mehta earned her medical degree from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She then went on to complete her internship and residency at North Shore University Hospital. She also completed her research fellowship in hepatology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Medical College of Cornell University, and Rockefeller University. Furthermore, Dr. Mehta completed her advanced endoscopy fellowship in endoscopic ultrasound at The State University of New York Upstate Medical University, as well as her clinical fellowship in gastroenterology & hepatology at the same university.

Dr. Mehta is a member of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases, and the American Gastroenterology Association. “Because I consider my patients as my family, I make myself accessible and I make a personal commitment to each one. I hope to give them prompt, effective, compassionate care and relief from their discomfort” as stated by Dr. Mehta. 

Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist, like Dr. Mehta, is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and biliary system. “I chose gastroenterology because it is a procedure-intense specialty that requires manual dexterity and the ability to solve problems analytically” as stated by Dr. Mehta. 

Dr. Mehta is a mother of three. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family. She attributes her success to providing quality compassionate care and treating patients like family.

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