Matthew J. Whitson
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Matthew J. Whitson

Gastroenterology
600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
Great Neck, NY 
Offers Telehealth
Referral may be required
Expertise in
10
conditions
600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, 
Great Neck, NY 

Overview

Matthew Whitson is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York.

Dr. Whitson is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Whitson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Pennsylvania|Mount Sinai Hospital

Residency

Mount Sinai Hospital and Medical Center

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in NY

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine/Gastroenterology

Fellowships

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Hospital Affiliations

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
Hofstra/Northwell School Of Medicine/Nursing
North Shore University Hospital
Lenox Hill Hospital
Katz Institute For Women's Health
Northwell Health Gastroenterology Institute

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Patients' Choice Award Recipient (2025)

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health First
  • HMO
  • POS
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Northwell Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Northwell Health Physician Partners Gastroenterology at Great Neck
600 Northern Boulevard, Suite 111, Great Neck, NY 11021

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Whitson 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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Colonoscopy

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Matthew J. Whitson

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Whitson?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Matthew J. Whitson 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. Matthew J. Whitson a top-rated expert for Achalasia?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Matthew J. Whitson is classified as an Advanced expert for Achalasia, 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. Matthew J. Whitson specialize in?

While Dr. Matthew J. Whitson is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Painful Swallowing, and Swallowing Difficulty. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Matthew J. Whitson accept my insurance?

Dr. Matthew J. Whitson 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

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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