Overview
Dr. Oscar Lebwohl is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. This was followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship in Liver Diseases at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl returned to Columbia in 1978 and has remained on the faculty since then in the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. He is currently the Richard and Rakia Hatch Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and Vice Chairman of Development in the Department of Medicine at Columbia. Dr. Lebwohl specializes in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. In addition to his clinical practice he is actively involved in teaching and training Columbia medical students, residents and fellows. In 2010 he received the Ewig Clinical Scholar Award for outstanding teaching in the Department of Medicine. In 2013 Dr. Lebwohl received the Alfred Markowitz Service Award at the annual dinner of the Society of Practitioners at Columbia University Medical Center for outstanding service to the medical center. Dr. Lebwohl has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly list of America's top doctors and New York top doctors. He has also been listed in New York Magazine's list of best doctors.
His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
Dr. Lebwohl is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Lebwohl is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY 10032
51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Lebwohl 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Oscar Lebwohl
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Oscar Lebwohl?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Oscar Lebwohl by calling their office at 212-305-5363. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Oscar Lebwohl a top-rated expert for Diarrhea?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Oscar Lebwohl is classified as an Experienced expert for Diarrhea, 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. Oscar Lebwohl specialize in?
While Dr. Oscar Lebwohl is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Oscar Lebwohl participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Oscar Lebwohl has published 2 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diarrhea. You can view a list of Dr. Oscar Lebwohl's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Oscar Lebwohl accept my insurance?
Dr. Oscar Lebwohl accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-5363 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- DiarrheaDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EsophagitisDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- HeartburnDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Heartburn.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Lebwohl isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.