South Plainfield Medical Group
2509 Park Avenue, Suite 1A, 
South Plainfield, NJ 

Overview

Alok Goyal is a Gastroenterologist in South Plainfield, New Jersey. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cirrhosis, Lactose Intolerance, Gastrostomy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons

Residency

St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NJ

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

SUNY Downstate Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Raritan Bay Medical Center
Jfk University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Locations

South Plainfield Medical Group
2509 Park Avenue, Suite 1A, South Plainfield, NJ 7080.
Other Locations
491 New Brunswick Avenue, Perth Amboy, NJ 8861.

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Goyal has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


7 Total Publications

Pancytopenia in celiac disease-A case series of 20 children.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alok Goyal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alok Goyal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Alok Goyal by calling their office at 908-668-8290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Alok Goyal a top-rated expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alok Goyal is classified as an Experienced expert for Gastrointestinal Bleeding, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Alok Goyal specialize in?

While Dr. Alok Goyal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cirrhosis, and Lactose Intolerance. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Alok Goyal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Alok Goyal has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. You can view a list of Dr. Alok Goyal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Alok Goyal accept my insurance?

Dr. Alok Goyal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-668-8290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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