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Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD
5.0 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 39
Southington, CT
Accepting new patients
13 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Southington, CT.
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Dr. Potashinsky graduated from Drexel University. Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Southington, CT and has 13 years experience. Dr. Potashinsky currently practices at Connecticut GI - Southington and are affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus and Day Kimball Hospital. Dr. Potashinsky has experience treating conditions like Constipation and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Potashinsky received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Potashinsky's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Potashinsky is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Migraine
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Mild Asthma
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Peptic Ulcer
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Postnasal Drip
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Strep Throat
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Yeast Infections
Colonoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Immunization Administration
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy

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Feb 28, 2025
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is a gastroenterologist in Southington, CT and has over 10 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Drexel University in 2012. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Drexel University
    2012
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  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Potashinsky's profile.

Dr. Potashinsky frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD is affiliated with The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus and Day Kimball Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Potashinsky, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Potashinsky has over 13 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Hospital of Central Connecticut at New Britain General Campus

    100 Grand St, New Britain, CT

  • Day Kimball Hospital

    320 Pomfret St, Putnam, CT

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