Experienced in Fecal Impaction

Dr. Lester Gottesman

Colorectal Surgery
Madison Surgical Associates
515 Madison Ave Rm 705, 
New York, NY 

Experienced in Fecal Impaction
Madison Surgical Associates
515 Madison Ave Rm 705, 
New York, NY 
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Overview

Lester Gottesman is a Colorectal Surgeon in New York, New York. Dr. Gottesman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Fecal Impaction. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, and Proctitis.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Colorectal Surgery
Licenses
Colon & Rectal Surgery in NY
Hospital Affiliations
Mount Sinai West
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Madison Surgical Associates
515 Madison Ave Rm 705, New York, NY 10022
Call: 212-675-2997

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.


27 Total Publications

The Donut and the Hole: A Colorectal Surgeon's Musings on Optimism and Pessimism.
The Donut and the Hole: A Colorectal Surgeon's Musings on Optimism and Pessimism.
Journal: Diseases of the colon and rectum
Published: November 11, 2025
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    • Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis
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