Overview
Makoto Nishimura is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New York, New York.
Dr. Nishimura is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 51 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
160 E 53rd St, New York, NY 10022
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Nishimura 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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Makoto Nishimura
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Makoto Nishimura?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Makoto Nishimura by calling their office at 914-229-2952. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Makoto Nishimura a top-rated expert for Stomach Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Makoto Nishimura is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stomach Cancer, 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. Makoto Nishimura specialize in?
While Dr. Makoto Nishimura is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Stomach Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, and Endoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Makoto Nishimura participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Makoto Nishimura has published 51 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stomach Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Makoto Nishimura's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Makoto Nishimura accept my insurance?
Dr. Makoto Nishimura accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 914-229-2952 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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- Distinguished
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- EndoscopyDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Pancreatic CancerDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Pancreatic Cancer.
- Stomach CancerDr. Nishimura isDistinguished. Learn about Stomach Cancer.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- CholestasisDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Nishimura isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Experienced
- Ampullary CancerDr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholangitisDr. Nishimura isExperienced. Learn about Cholangitis.