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Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD
4.9 (227 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.
Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD
4.9 (227 Ratings)
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Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY and has 35 years experience. They graduated from STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE. They currently practice at New York Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Hackensack University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Baystate Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital. At present, Dr. Kavaler received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 227 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kavaler also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kavaler is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

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Compare Dr. Kavaler with our nearby Gastroenterology Specialists at Mount Sinai Morningside
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Constipation
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Constipation
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis C
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Anorectal Manometry
Colonoscopy

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • Choice Plus POS
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Locations

  1. 1 New York Gastroenterology Associates
    68 E 86Th St, New York, NY 10028

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kavaler
4.9
Based on 227 Reviews
5 Stars (222)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Apr 25, 2024
Saw Dr Kavaler for the first time last week and he is very caring. He sat down and listened to all my symptoms and concerns. Very professional doctor. Staff is very nice & professional. God Bless him!!
Madeline Montalvo- Ramirez — Apr 25, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK / HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT SYRACUSE
    1989
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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Does Dr. Kavaler communicate via email?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kavaler's profile.

Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan, Hackensack University Medical Center, Mount Sinai Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, North Shore University Hospital, Baystate Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Leon Kavaler, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY

  • Hackensack University Medical Center

    30 Prospect Ave, Hackensack, NJ

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital

    506 6th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • North Shore University Hospital

    300 Community Dr, Manhasset, NY

  • Baystate Medical Center

    759 Chestnut St, Springfield, MA

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY