The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near Long Island City, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 2278 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near Long Island City, NY. Of these, 2021 are Experienced, 253 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery

    Weill Cornell Medicine Brain & Spine Center At Upper East Side Campus

    525 E 68th St, Starr Pavilion, Room 651, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Stieg is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Stieg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meningioma, Glioblastoma, Metastatic Brain Tumor, Nerve Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Stieg is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology At Lenox Hill, East 77th Street

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 10th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    "Brett Miles, DDS, MD, is vice president of otolaryngology for Northwell facilities in New York City boroughs and Westchester County. He is also the chair of otolaryngology and head and neck surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital and Manhattan Ear, Eye Throat Hospital, and the surgical lead of the head and neck disease management team in the Northwell Health Cancer Institute.Dr. Miles manages head and neck tumors, including those of the mouth and throat, with state-of-the-art surgical techniques including microvascular reconstruction. His clinical interests include computerized reconstruction, minimally invasive robotic surgery and HPV-related head and neck cancer.""Head and neck cancer can be challenging to treat, but highly meaningful,"" Dr. Miles says. ""The relationships I form with my patients are a source of personal motivation. Seeing them move forward with their lives after treatment is inspiring.""Dr. Miles earned a medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and a doctorate of dental surgery from Creighton University. He completed residencies in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He received fellowship training in head and neck oncology at the University of Toronto and is board-certified by both the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology - Head Neck Surgery.Dr. Miles works collaboratively with a team of experts to offer the highest quality cancer care and access to clinical trials. They include imaging specialists, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, and speech and swallowing therapists.Dr. Miles is a Professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He has published 170 articles in peer-reviewed journals and often lectures at national and international conferences. He is on the council of the International Association of Oral Oncology, and the American Head and Neck Society's Reconstructive Head and Neck Research Board. He has been a New York Magazine and a New York Metro Area Top Doctor for the last several years.Overall, compassion and empathy are integral to his job. ""Undergoing cancer surgery is a very stressful time for patients and families,"" Dr. Miles says. ""My focus is on cancer and the people affected by cancer.""". Dr. Miles is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Human Papillomavirus Infection, Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Salivary Gland Tumors, Laryngectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Miles is board certified in American Board Of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and American Board Of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Advanced in Gastrostomy

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurology At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 8th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Salman Azhar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Azhar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Hemiplegia, Gastrostomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Azhar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Vascular Neurology.

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    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason A. Ellis, MD, is a neurosurgeon at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He treats patients with complex cerebrovascular and skull base conditions. He has expertise in the use of microsurgical, neuroendoscopic, and minimally invasive approaches to the brain and spine. Dr. Ellis treats people with conditions including brain and spinal cord tumors, cerebrovascular malformations, brain aneurysm, carotid stenosis, Moyamoya disease, acoustic neuroma (vestibular schwannoma), meningioma, Chiari malformation, trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm and stroke.Dr. Ellis frequently performs intricate microneurosurgical procedures including cerebral bypass surgery to restore blood flow to the brain after stroke; minimally invasive cerebral endoscopy to treat deep-seated brain lesions; and non-invasive gamma knife radiosurgery. Dr. Ellis has developed special microsurgical techniques using exoscopes to perform complex brain surgery.Dr. Ellis earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University. As a student with interests in the frontiers of science, technology, and biomedical research, as well as a keen desire to make an immediate health impact in people's lives, it made perfect sense for me to pursue neurosurgery as my life's work, he says.He completed a neurosurgery residency at the Neurological Institute of New York/Columbia University Medical Center and a cerebrovascular neurosurgery fellowship at Emory University Hospital. He will receive his MBA from NYU's Stern School of Business in the spring of 2025.At Lenox Hill, Dr. Ellis works with a multidisciplinary group of specialists including neurologists, neuro-anesthesiologists, pathologists, oncologists, interventional neuroradiologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, and neurocritical care providers.Dr. Ellis is an associate professor of neurosurgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Director of Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital, and Co-Director of the cerebrovascular surgery fellowship at Lenox Hill Hospital. He is also the principal investigator of several clinical trials that seek to improve the surgical care of patients with tumors and vascular conditions of the nervous system.He explains that the most rewarding part of his job is enabling patients to improve their quality of life. My goal is to improve the condition of each patient that I encounter with a neurosurgical problem by offering the highest quality of specialized care possible. Dr. Ellis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apoplexy, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Microvascular Decompression, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ellis is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    139 Centre Street, Suite 512, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Sam Kwauk is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kwauk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kwauk is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Hospital Medicine
    6506 Myrtle Avenue, 
    Glendale, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew

    Hoorbod Delshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Glendale, New York. Dr. Delshadfar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kapil Rajwani is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rajwani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Systemic Sclerosis (SSc), COVID-19, Cerebral Hypoxia, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Radiation Oncology
    Distinguished in Gastrostomy
    Radiation Oncology

    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    1275 York Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Setton is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Setton is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, Breast Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Setton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    530 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Barie is an Intensive Care Medicine provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Barie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Cholecystitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Appendectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Endocrinology

    David H. Koch Center For Cancer Care At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    530 E 74th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Tuttle is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Tuttle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thyroid Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Vanguard Gastroenterology And Primary Care At 31st Street

    36 East 31st Street, Suite 701, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alex Sherman is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Sherman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Gastric Dysmotility, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Sherman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Trauma, Burns, Acute And Critical Care

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jian Shou is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Shou is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Trauma, Burns, Acute And Critical Care

    520 E 70th St # 8, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anton Kelly is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kelly is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Gastrostomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology At Lenox Hill, East 76th Street

    186 East 76th Street, 2nd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew

    "Gady Har-El, MD, is the chief of head and neck surgery and oncology at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital. He performs head and neck surgery for tumors of the thyroid, parathyroid, neck, mouth and larynx. He also specializes in skull base surgery for tumors of the nose, sinuses, eye socket and pituitary gland.During his more than 30 years as a surgeon, Dr. Har-El has helped develop innovations in larynx reconstruction and minimally invasive procedures, including transnasal endoscopic surgery-performed through the nose-for skull base tumors.At the age of 19, Dr. Har-El sustained a serious injury that required a hospital stay. ""I was a relatively healthy kid, but this experience showed me a side of medicine that went beyond a routine doctor visit,"" he says. After active military service, he attended medical school at Ben-Gurion University, then completed an otolaryngology residency at The State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. He received his fellowship training in head and neck surgery and skull base surgery at Long Island College Hospital.At Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Har-El runs a tumor board, where he collaborates with other surgeons, radiation oncologists, medical oncologists, imaging specialists and pathologists to create highly tailored treatment plans. ""Each patient's care is discussed and agreed upon by all tumor board participants,"" he says.As an adjunct professor at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, Dr. Har-El is committed to training otolaryngology and head and neck surgery residents. He is also professor of otolaryngology and neurosurgery at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.Dr. Har-El has been a Castle Connolly Top Doctor for more than 20 years and is the former president of the American Laryngological Association, American Broncho-Esophagological Association, New York Head & Neck Society and New York Laryngological Society. He has published more than 250 journal articles and book chapters on head and neck and skull base tumors, and regularly presents at national and international meetings.One of the most valued parts of his job is ensuring every person he treats receives personalized care. ""I examine them and talk to them about their condition, in addition to performing surgery and providing ongoing care,"" he says. ""Every time I meet with a patient, I'm inspired.""". Dr. Har is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sinus Cancer, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroidectomy, and Parathyroidectomy. Dr. Har is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaisa Olasky is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Olasky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Olasky is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Bariatric Surgery At Lenox Hill

    186 East 76th Street, 1st Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rebecca Kowalski is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kowalski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Kowalski is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Otolaryngology | Pediatric Otolaryngology

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Otolaryngology At Lenox Hill, East 76th Street

    186 East 76th Street, 2nd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Offers Telehealth

    Aron Pollack is an Otolaryngologist and a Pediatric Otolaryngologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Pollack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Nasal Septal Hematoma, Low Nasal Bridge, Sinus Cancer, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Pollack is board certified in American Board Of Otolaryngology.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    186 East 76th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Russian

    Dmitri Alden is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Alden is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Liver Embolization, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Alden is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Thoracic Surgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery At Lenox Hill, 4th Floor

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 4th Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Derek Brinster is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Brinster is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Dissection, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR). Dr. Brinster is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Neurosurgery

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosurgery & Spine At Lenox Hill

    130 East 77th Street, Black Hall, 3rd Floor, 
    New York, NY 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. David Langer is Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Lenox Hill Hospital. In 2013 Dr. Langer was recruited to Lenox Hill Hospital as Director of Neurosurgery to begin to build on a vision of not only an outstanding clinical entity in the Neurosciences but to create an entirely new environment for patients and their families. Dr. Langer is a third generation medical doctor and attended the University of Pennsylvania and its medical school. He completed his neurosurgical residency there and joined his chairman, Eugene S. Flamm MD, when he left Penn to embark on the establishment of a new neurosurgical institute in New York City in 1998. He remained in New York City until 2010 when he joined North Shore-LIJ and Dr. Raj Narayan's new academic neurosurgery department in 2010 after completing a neuroendovascular fellowship at SUNY/Buffalo.Dr. Langer has focused the majority of his clinical and academic attention to diseases of the brain vessels and is an internationally recognized expert in cerebral revascularization and cerebral aneurysms. He additionally is recognized as a thought leader and expert in the uses of consumer information technology in the medical space and has lectured on the design and implementation of these technologies.Dr. Langer has published on and spoken both nationally and internationally on vascular disorders such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM) of the brain and is one of the few remaining expert cerebral bypass surgeons in the country. In 2011, Dr. Langer established the Moyamoya Center of New York and embarked on the development of a project focused upon the use of social networking technology and video to enhance the patient experience and improve the medical record. This project has grown into Cirrus Health which continues to disrupt the status quo in patient communication and the current electronic medical record.Dr. Langer has received a number of awards during his training and career including being a ""Top Doctor"" and New York Magazine ""Best Doctor."" He is currently a peer reviewer for the journals Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery and AANS/Neurosurgeon and is on the medical advisory boards of Box Inc. and Cisco Systems. He is an active member of the AANS and the CNS. Dr. Langer has appeared on CNN, FOX, ABC and CBS as well as the Dr. Oz Show. He has also been frequently quoted in the New York Times and numerous other print news sources.". Dr. Langer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Moyamoya Disease, Brain Aneurysm, Hydrocephalus, Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery, and Cerebral Artery Bypass Surgery. Dr. Langer is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.

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    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor near Long Island City, 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctors near Long Island City, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrostomy 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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