
Overview
Current research is focussed on Barrett's esophagus. Targeted biopsies using confocal endomicroscopy for more accurate diagnosis. Radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus. Endoscopic mucosal resection of pre-cancerous lesions and early cancer. Blood tests and biopsy tests for early detection of esophageal cancer. Prevention of esophageal cancer in Barrett's esophagus.
Dr. Lightdale is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Esophageal Cancer, Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 110 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lightdale 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.
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.
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CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Bo Shen, MD, is one of the world’s pre-eminent leaders in interventional inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and pouch-related disorders due to his specialized expertise and experience treating a wide range of these conditions. Dr. Shen is the director of the IBD Center at Columbia and co-director of Columbia’s Global Center for Integrated Colorectal Surgery and IBD Interventional Endoscopy. He is also the Vice Chair for Innovation in Medicine and Surgery and a Professor of Medicine (in Surgery) and Edelman-Jarislowsky Professor in Surgical Sciences.In addition to pouchitis and pouch diseases, Dr. Shen specializes in critical diagnostic evaluation, and medical and endoscopic management of IBD, GI endoscopy and imaging technology. Dr. Shen is known as a pioneer in interventional endoscopic therapy for IBD and ileal pouch disorders - this includes postponing or eliminating the need for surgery in some cases.Dr. Shen comes to Columbia/NewYork-Presbyterian from the Cleveland Clinic, where he served as medical director for the Center of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases and the Ed and Joey Story Endowed Chair, Digestive Disease and Surgery Institute. While there, Dr. Shen established a subspecialty Pouchitis Clinic and Interventional IBD Unite - the first and largest of its kind in the United States. He also created an IBD Board, modeled after oncology tumor boards, to help manage the most challenging cases with multiple specialists.A prolific researcher in the field with more than 600 peer-reviewed articles, Dr. Shen is funded by a number of government and philanthropic organizations, including the NIH, the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology, the Broad Foundation, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America. Dr. Shen is highly rated in 35 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colitis, Ileostomy, and Endoscopy.
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David Katzka is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Katzka is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Recanati Miller Transplantation Institute
Thomas Schiano is a Gastroenterologist in New York, New York. Dr. Schiano is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Autoimmune Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Splenectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Charles J. Lightdale
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Charles J. Lightdale?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Charles J. Lightdale by calling their office at 212-305-3423. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Charles J. Lightdale a top-rated expert for Barrett Esophagus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Charles J. Lightdale is classified as an Elite expert for Barrett Esophagus, 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. Charles J. Lightdale specialize in?
While Dr. Charles J. Lightdale is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Esophageal Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Charles J. Lightdale participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Charles J. Lightdale has published 110 articles and abstracts on conditions like Barrett Esophagus. You can view a list of Dr. Charles J. Lightdale's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Charles J. Lightdale accept my insurance?
Dr. Charles J. Lightdale accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Wellcare. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3423 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Lightdale isElite. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Lightdale isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Advanced
- Esophageal CancerDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- EsophagitisDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Lightdale isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Experienced
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Lightdale isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

