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Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 50
Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD
4.0 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD
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Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 50
Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Shapsis graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center.Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY and has 23 years experience. Dr. Shapsis currently practices at Atlantic Gastroenterology and are affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Dr. Shapsis has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Anal or Rectal Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shapsis received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Shapsis' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Shapsis also speaks Hebrew, Romanian, Russian, Spanish and Yiddish. Dr. Shapsis is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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Constipation
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Constipation
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Gastroptosis
Nausea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Abdominal Pain
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hepatitis E
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Lymphangitis
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Thrush
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Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Capsule Endoscopy
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
    GHI
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna
  • HealthFirst
  • Medicaid
  • MagnaCare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Amerihealth
  • United Healthcare
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Atlantic Gastroenterology
    8421 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11214
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Atlantic Gastroenterology - Florida
    12462 W Atlantic Blvd, Coral Springs, FL 33071
  3. 3 Atlantic Gastroenterology
    2797 Ocean Pkwy Ste 1B, Brooklyn, NY 11235
  4. 4 Ocean PKWY. Medical Care PC
    2797 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11235

Patient Satisfaction

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4.0
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (17)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (6)

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Aug 18, 2022
Dr Shapsis is a caring and concern doctor I’m glad I choose him to be my Gaststorlogish specialist if you need to see Dr Shapsis I recommend him make an appointment you won’t regret it you will be happy you did
R. Millan — Aug 18, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Romanian
Russian
Spanish
Yiddish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Vincent's Hospital- Manhattan
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Center
    2007
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mount Sinai Med Cntr
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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

Dr. Shapsis frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Venous Embolism and Thrombosis and Anal or Rectal Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alexander Shapsis, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

    2525 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn, NY