Dr. Charles J. Lightdale
Overview
Current research is focussed on Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies using confocal endomicroscopy for more accurate diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopic mucosal resection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer. Blood tests and biopsy tests for early detection of esophageal cancer. Prevention of esophageal cancer in Barrett's esophagus.
Dr. Lightdale is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 49 articles and participated in 4 clinical trials in the study of Barrett Esophagus.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lightdale has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
4 Clinical Trials
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Julian Abrams, MD is a Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) and Director of Clinical Research for the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. He is a specialist in the care of patients with Barrett's esophagus, early esophageal cancer, and other esophageal disorders. His research focus is on risk factors for Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer, with a particular focus on the role of the oral and esophageal microbiome as disease biomarkers, promoters of neoplasia, and targets for chemoprevention. He also has conducted extensive outcomes research related to endoscopic therapy for Barrett’s esophagus and associated neoplasia. Dr. Abrams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Tissue Biopsy.
ColumbiaDoctors - Midtown
David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Office
Trindade Arvind is a Gastroenterologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Arvind is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Barrett Esophagus. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Endoscopy, and Lithotripsy. Dr. Arvind is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lightdale isElite. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Lightdale isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Esophageal CancerDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.