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Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 84
Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 84
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Lightdale graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005 and completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center.Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is a Gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has 19 years experience. Dr. Lightdale currently practices at CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion and are affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Lightdale has experience treating conditions like Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lightdale received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Lightdale's office accepts new patients. Dr. Lightdale is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032

Experience and Background Check

Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Brain Cancer
Celiac Disease
Chronic Pain
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Laryngitis
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Polyneuropathy
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Dec 25, 2019
Professional, caring and most importantly takes the time to listen and respond so that you fully understand his response to your question.
Gerald I. Friedman — Dec 25, 2019
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Insurance Accepted

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  • POMCO Group
  • Emblem Health
  • Cigna
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • United Healthcare
  • Medicaid
  • MagnaCare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • QualCare
  • Aetna

About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is a gastroenterologist in New York, NY and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2005. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Oncology.
Biography
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Oncology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Yale New Haven Hospital
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    1969
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Ny Hosp/Cornell Med Ctr/Mem
    1971
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lightdale's profile.

Dr. Lightdale frequently treats the following conditions: Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is affiliated with Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Lightdale has over 19 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Newyork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

    622 W 168th St, New York, NY

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