Overview
Mark Korsten is a Gastroenterologist in Bronx, New York. Dr. Korsten is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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130 W Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10468
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.
4 Clinical Trials
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mark Korsten
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mark Korsten?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mark Korsten by calling their office at 718-584-9000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mark Korsten a top-rated expert for Neurogenic Bowel?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mark Korsten is classified as an Elite expert for Neurogenic Bowel, 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. Mark Korsten specialize in?
While Dr. Mark Korsten is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Neurogenic Bowel, Bowel Incontinence, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mark Korsten participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mark Korsten has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Neurogenic Bowel. You can view a list of Dr. Mark Korsten's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mark Korsten accept my insurance?
Dr. Mark Korsten accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 718-584-9000 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
- Elite
- Neurogenic BowelDr. Korsten isElite. Learn about Neurogenic Bowel.
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Korsten isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- ColonoscopyDr. Korsten isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Experienced
- Colorectal CancerDr. Korsten isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Korsten isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Korsten isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Korsten isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
