Overview
Lester Goldblum is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Seaford, New York.
Dr. Goldblum is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
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- EPO
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- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations
850 Hicksville Rd Ste 100, Seaford, NY 11783
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Lester Goldblum
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lester Goldblum?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lester Goldblum by calling their office at 516-796-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lester Goldblum a top-rated expert for Diverticular Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lester Goldblum is classified as an Advanced expert for Diverticular Disease, 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. Lester Goldblum specialize in?
While Dr. Lester Goldblum is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diverticular Disease, Esophagitis, and Gastric Dysmotility. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Lester Goldblum accept my insurance?
Dr. Lester Goldblum accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and EmblemHealth. We recommend calling the office directly at 516-796-9000 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
- Advanced
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Goldblum isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Goldblum isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Goldblum isAdvanced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Experienced
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Goldblum isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
