The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Bethpage, NY

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Bethpage, NY

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 601 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Bethpage, NY. Of these, 454 are Experienced, 117 are Advanced and 30 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    121 Eileen Way, 
    Syosset, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu

    Faisal Sheikh is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, New York. Dr. Sheikh has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Choledocholithiasis, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    121 Eileen Way, 
    Syosset, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Marathi, Spanish

    Jaydeep Kadam is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, New York. Dr. Kadam is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael C. Braunstein
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    1111 Broad Hollow Road, Suite 205, 
    Farmingdale, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Braunstein is a Gastroenterologist in Farmingdale, New York. Dr. Braunstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Diverticular Disease, Gardner Syndrome, and Menetrier Disease.

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    Kostas Sideridis
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    121 Eileen Way, 
    Syosset, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish

    Kostas Sideridis is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, New York. Dr. Sideridis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    David E. Rivadeneira
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Colorectal Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgical Specialties At Woodbury

    321 Crossways Park Drive, Suite B, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    "David E. Rivadeneira, MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS, is director of Northwell Health Cancer Institute at Huntington and physician-in-chief of clinical strategic initiatives for Northwell facilities across eastern Long Island. He's a board-certified, multilingual general surgeon and colorectal surgeon who provides leading-edge care for colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease, as well as diverticulitis.""I've always wanted to help people,"" says Dr. Rivadeneira, who completed his residency in general surgery at Weill Medical College of Cornell University, training at both New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Rivadeneira, who joined Northwell in 2013, works alongside a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, geneticists and nutritionists to give patients complete and convenient care. Consultations can usually be made within 24 to 48 hours at various Long Island locations-and everyone receives the care they deserve. ""I treat people like I'd want a family member to be treated,"" says Dr. Rivadeneira. ""I speak to patients in a way that helps them really understand their care-it's clear, concise and always compassionate.""A professor of surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Rivadeneira also instructs surgeons throughout the country and abroad. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons and the Society of Surgical Oncology, among others. He also works closely with Northwell research partner Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on tissue analysis for critical research studies for the very best patient care-now and in the future.""Seeing patients have better quality of life with no more pain, and seeing them enjoy major life milestones because of treatment-it just doesn't get any better than that,"" he says.". Dr. Rivadeneira is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Diverticular Disease, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Richard B. Rubin
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Bellmore

    1872 Bellmore Avenue, 
    Bellmore, NY 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rubin is a Gastroenterologist in Bellmore, New York. Dr. Rubin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Neeraj Kaushik
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    2200 Northern Boulevard, Suite 212, 
    Greenvale, NY 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Neeraj Kaushik is a Gastroenterologist in Greenvale, New York. Dr. Kaushik is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Richard G. Shinbrot
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Bethpage

    4072 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Shinbrot is a General Surgeon in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Shinbrot is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Infection, Lymphadenectomy, and Bladder Reconstruction.

    Robert J. Alexander
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Bethpage

    4072 Hempstead Turnpike, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Alexander is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Alexander is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Sitosterolemia, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    4045 Hempstead Turnpike, Floor 3, 
    Bethpage, NY 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Hitscherich is a Gastroenterologist in Bethpage, New York. Dr. Hitscherich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.

    Glen Fitterman
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Surgery At Plainview, Old Country Road

    700 Old Country Road, Suite 204, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Glen Fitterman is a General Surgeon in Plainview, New York. Dr. Fitterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    888 Old Country Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dominic Altieri is a Radiologist in Plainview, New York. Dr. Altieri has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleurisy, Gallbladder Disease, and Biliary Dyskinesia.

    Jonathan D. Klonsky
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Bariatric Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Plainview

    25 Central Park Road, 
    Plainview, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Klonsky is a General Surgeon and a Bariatric Medicine provider in Plainview, New York. Dr. Klonsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Obesity, Hernia Surgery, and Sleeve Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    57 Meeting Lane, 
    Hicksville, NY 
     (2.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Nyitray is a Gastroenterologist in Hicksville, New York. Dr. Nyitray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gardner Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, and Turcot Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    850 Hicksville Road, Suite 100, 
    Seaford, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Beckerman is a Gastroenterologist in Seaford, New York. Dr. Beckerman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastric Dysmotility, and Gardner Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Nyu Langone Radiology-Woodbury

    105 Froehlich Farm Blvd, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roger Lao is a Radiologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Lao is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Angiomyoma, Uterine Fibroids, Visceromegaly, and Retroversion of the Uterus.

    Leena Sayedy
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Woodbury

    415 Crossways Park Drive, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Pashto
    Offers Telehealth

    Leena Sayedy is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Sayedy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Hiatal Hernia, and Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

    Sadiya Cheshty
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Woodbury

    415 Crossways Park Drive, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sadiya Cheshty is a Gastroenterologist in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Cheshty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Painful Swallowing, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Jerzy M. Macura
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine Specialties At Woodbury

    415 Crossways Park Drive, 
    Woodbury, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Russian

    Jerzy Macura is a General Surgeon in Woodbury, New York. Dr. Macura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Gallbladder Removal.

    Ritesh D. Patel
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Massapequa Imaging, Affiliate Of Northwell Health

    1220 Hicksville Road, 
    Seaford, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritesh Patel is a Radiologist in Seaford, New York. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Visceromegaly, Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, and Pleurisy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Bethpage, NY?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Diverticular Disease doctor near Bethpage, NY?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Diverticular Disease doctors near Bethpage, NY?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Diverticular Disease doctors near Bethpage, NY?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Bethpage, NY?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diverticular Disease doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diverticular Disease doctor near Bethpage, NY?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Diverticular Disease doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diverticular Disease doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Diverticular Disease doctors near Bethpage, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Diverticular Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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