The 20 Best Lactose Intolerance Doctors Near Me in Albany, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 17 doctor with experience in Lactose Intolerance near Albany, NY. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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17 providers found
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Warndorf is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Warndorf is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 51 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pancreatic Adenoma, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Warndorf is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology. Dr. Warndorf is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sean Sheehan is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 28 years. Dr. Sheehan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Sheehan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology. Dr. Sheehan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Office

    22 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rajni Ahlawat is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Ahlawat is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Celiac Disease, Lactose Intolerance, Morning Sickness, and Delayed Growth.

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    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    Amc

    47 New Scotland Ave, 
    Albany, NY 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cary Qualia is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Qualia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Celiac Disease, Lactose Intolerance, and Crohn's Disease.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Albany Gastroenterology Consultants PLLC

    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carla Fernando is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. Dr. Fernando is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pancreatic Adenoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    1375 Washington Ave, Suite 101, 
    Albany, NY 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Reena Patel is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Albany, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 16 years. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Atresia Coloboma Talipes, Insulinoma, Esophageal Cancer, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Upstate Gastroenterology Associates

    2200 Burdett Ave, Ste 203, 
    Troy, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Barry Pronold is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Troy, New York. Dr. Pronold is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Portal Hypertension, Indigestion, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Pronold is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Pronold is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Upstate Gastroenterology Associates

    2200 Burdett Ave, Ste 203, 
    Troy, NY 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    William Robinson is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Troy, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 47 years. Dr. Robinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gardner Syndrome, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Robinson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology and American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PLLC

    6 Wellness Way Ste 106, 
    Latham, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Luis Diaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Diaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Insomnia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C).

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Community Care Physicians PC

    6 Wellness Way Ste 109, 
    Latham, NY 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Geri Aitken is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Latham, New York. Dr. Aitken is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Vitamin D Deficiency, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Family Medicine

    Office

    3757 Carman Rd Ste 100, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cary Vachon is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Vachon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Obesity, High Cholesterol, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1785 Route 9, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Robert Gianotti is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Gianotti is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Gianotti is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology. Dr. Gianotti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1785 Route 9, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Gerson is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years. Dr. Gerson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Gerson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology. Dr. Gerson is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Allied Digestive Health, LLC

    1785 Route 9, 
    Clifton Park, NY 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jennifer Northrop is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Clifton Park, New York. She has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Northrop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Barrett Esophagus, and Neuroma Biliary Tract. Dr. Northrop is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine Subspecialty, Gastroenterology. Dr. Northrop is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    101 Jordan Rd Ste 100, 
    Troy, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Prabhakar Chava is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Troy, New York. Dr. Chava is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Transient Erythroblastopenia of Childhood, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Assoc Of Schenectady

    2147 Eastern Pkwy, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Litynski is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Litynski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lactose Intolerance
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Disease Assoc Of Schenectady

    2147 Eastern Pkwy, 
    Schenectady, NY 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Purcell is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Schenectady, New York. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lactose Intolerance. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Lactose Intolerance?

    Lactose is a type of sugar found in milk and other dairy products. An enzyme called lactase is needed by the body to digest lactose.

    Lactose intolerance develops when the small intestine does not make enough of this enzyme.

    When should I see a Lactose Intolerance doctor near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctor near Albany, 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance 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 Lactose Intolerance doctors near Albany, NY?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lactose Intolerance 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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