The 20 Best Meckel's Diverticulum Doctors Near Me in New York, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Meckel's Diverticulum near New York, NY. Of these, 14 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    555 Madison Ave Fl 4, 
    New York, NY 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Lustbader is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Lustbader is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatrics

    Pediatric Gastroenterology And Nutrition

    505 E 70th St Fl 3, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Melissa Rose is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Rose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lactose Intolerance, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Meckel's Diverticulum, and Morning Sickness.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery

    Mount Sinai St Luke S

    1111 Amsterdam Ave Ste 4W, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Chessin is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Chessin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Genital Warts, Hernia, Hemorrhoids, Hernia Surgery, and Ileostomy.

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    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Colorectal Surgery

    Mount Sinai Hospital

    5 E 98th St # 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sergey Khaitov is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Khaitov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery

    CUIMC/NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital

    3959 Broadway, Floor 2 North, 
    New York, NY 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Erica M. Fallon joins the faculty at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University and Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of New York-Presbyterian within the Division of Pediatric Surgery, as Assistant Professor of Surgery. She received her undergraduate degree from Georgetown University. Following graduation, she accepted an Intramural Research Training Award at the National Institutes of Health and spent two years involved in clinical pediatric obesity research. She subsequently received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed her residency training in General Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in affiliation with Harvard Medical School. During residency, she spent three years as a research fellow in the Department of Surgery at Boston Children’s Hospital studying the effects of omega-3 fatty acids on parenteral nutrition-associated liver disease, and the prevention of postoperative abdominopelvic adhesions. She then completed a clinical fellowship in Pediatric Surgery at the Hospital for Sick Children, followed by a clinical subspecialty fellowship in Pediatric Surgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.Dr. Fallon was named the Joshua Ryan Rappaport Research Fellow at Boston Children’s Hospital, and received independent funding from the National Institutes of Health as the recipient of a Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award. She has been an invited speaker at academic forums and scientific conferences, and the recipient of numerous research awards. In addition, she has published several scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, and authored pediatric book chapters and clinical management guidelines. She is passionate about scientific pursuit and plans to continue research at MSCHONY.Dr. Fallon has also received recognition for excellence in teaching, and has served on the Graduate Medical Education and Surgical Resident Education committees during her clinical training years. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Pediatric Surgical Association, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Fallon is committed to the compassionate, collaborative, and meticulous surgical care of infants, children, and their families. She has particular interest in neonatal and congenital diseases, pediatric surgical oncology, gastrointestinal diseases, and minimally invasive techniques in addition to patient safety and quality improvement within the field of pediatric surgery. Dr. Fallon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her clinical expertise encompasses Duodenal Atresia, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Fallon is board certified in Surgery and Pediatric Surgery. Dr. Fallon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum

    New York City Health And Hospital Corporation

    1901 1st Ave, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mahrukh Bamji is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Bamji is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum and Intussusception in Children.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery

    Dubin Breast Center

    5 E 98th St Ste C, 
    New York, NY 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brian Coakley is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Coakley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile Pyloric Stenosis, Pulmonary Sequestration, Duodenal Atresia, Ileostomy, and Appendectomy. Dr. Coakley is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatrics

    Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

    201 Lyons Ave, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Cena Tejani is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Tejani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Asthma in Children, Meckel's Diverticulum, Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+), and Viral Gastroenteritis.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Gastroenterology

    HMH - Pediatric Gastroenterology

    155 Polifly Road, Suite 102, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Inna Novak is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Novak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meckel's Diverticulum, Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC), Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Novak is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    General Surgery

    Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Avenue, Pediatric Surgery, Wfan, Pc 311, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jun Tashiro is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Tashiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Appendicitis, Gastrointestinal Perforation, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Appendectomy, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Tashiro is board certified in American Board Of Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum

    Hackensack Meridian Health Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nisha Polavarapu is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Polavarapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Croup, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Gastroenterology

    Bronx Lebanon Hospital

    1650 Selwyn Ave, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anil Dev is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Dev is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Radiology
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Radiology

    NBIMC - Radiology

    201 Lyons Ave # 16, 
    Newark, NJ 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Tej Phatak is a Pediatric Radiologist practicing medicine in Newark, New Jersey. Dr. Phatak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His clinical expertise encompasses Gallbladder Disease, Meckel's Diverticulum, Pleurisy, and Pleural Effusion. Dr. Phatak is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery
    Experienced in Meckel's Diverticulum
    Pediatric Surgery

    Garden State Pediatric Surgery

    718 Teaneck Rd, 
    Teaneck, NJ 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yi-horng Lee is a Pediatric Surgeon practicing medicine in Teaneck, New Jersey. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Meckel's Diverticulum. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Omphalomesenteric Cyst, Meckel's Diverticulum, and Imperforate Anus. Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Meckel's Diverticulum?

    A Meckel diverticulum is a pouch on the wall of the lower part of the small intestine that is present at birth (congenital). The diverticulum may contain tissue similar to that of the stomach or pancreas. The abnormal tissue can secrete acid, which may irritate the tissues.

    When should I see a Meckel's Diverticulum doctor near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor near New York, 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 Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctors near New York, NY?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Meckel's Diverticulum 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 Meckel's Diverticulum doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Meckel's Diverticulum 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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