
Overview
An internationally recognized advanced endoscopist, Juan Carlos Bucobo, MD, FASGE is the Vice President of Gastroenterology Services for Northwell Health, the President and Executive Director of the Northwell GI Institute and IPA and a Professor of Medicine at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. Dr Bucobo is committed to developing programs of excellence in gastroenterology and ensuring the delivery of top-notch, quality care to the local communities Northwell Health serves. He is an advanced endoscopist with a special interest in the diagnosis and treatment of complicated pancreaticobiliary disorders and in the resection of gastrointestinal lesions by minimally invasive, endoscopic approaches. He is committed to delivering state-of-the-art therapeutic advanced endoscopy care with compassion and sensitivity to the needs of patients and their families. Dr Bucobo is the Immediate Past President of the New York Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy (NYSGE), recent course director for the ASGE Post Graduate Course at ACG in Vancouver and is an active member on several national committees including the ASGE Colorectal Cancer Screening Project Advisory Council. He lectures nationally and internationally on several topics related to advanced endoscopy and on reducing healthcare disparities in gastroenterology and is an author of several peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters. Prior to joining Northwell Health, Dr Bucobo was the Assistant Dean for Clinical Outreach at Stony Brook School of Medicine, the inaugural Svetlana Koroleva Endowed Professor in Gastroenterology, President of Stony Brook Community Medical and the Chief of Endoscopy for Stony Brook Medicine.
Dr. Bucobo is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Juan C. Bucobo
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Juan C. Bucobo?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Juan C. Bucobo by calling their office at 516-387-3990. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Juan C. Bucobo a top-rated expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Juan C. Bucobo is classified as an Distinguished expert for Angiodysplasia of the Colon, 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. Juan C. Bucobo specialize in?
While Dr. Juan C. Bucobo is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Juan C. Bucobo accept my insurance?
Dr. Juan C. Bucobo accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-387-3990 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Bucobo isDistinguished. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Bucobo isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Bucobo isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Bucobo isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Bucobo isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Biliary HypoplasiaDr. Bucobo isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Hypoplasia.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Bucobo isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).

