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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD
3.9 (7 Ratings)

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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.
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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 75
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY and has 50 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Manhattan. At present, Dr. Walfish received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Walfish also speaks Hebrew and Yiddish. Dr. Walfish is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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Anemia
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Crohn's Disease
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Fever
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hereditary Amyloidosis
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin_Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Wellness Examination
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Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
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Acute Sinusitis
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Athlete's Foot
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Celiac Disease
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Constipation
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Diabetes Type 1
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
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Elbow Sprain
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
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Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Heart Disease
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Hepatitis B - Immune Response
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Nail Infection
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Osteopenia
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Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
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Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
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Locations

  1. 1 Nyu Medical -williamsburg
    101 Broadway Apt 301, Brooklyn, NY 11249
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 531-5000
  2. 2 Nyu Langone Health Center for Women's Sports Health
    171 Delancey St Fl 2, New York, NY 10002
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (929) 455-2600

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Dec 12, 2018
If you need a doctor that listens and cares see Dr. Walfish. His staff excellent. His knowledge and intelligence astounding.
Angelena McWhorter in Ridgewood, NY — Dec 12, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Yiddish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Mount Sinai Hospital
    1975
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mt Sinai Hospital
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walfish's profile.

Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Manhattan.

Yes, Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY