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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD

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

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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY.
Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD
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Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY.

About

Dr. Walfish graduated from HARVARD Medical School. Dr. Jacob Walfish, MD is an Internist in Brooklyn, NY and has 50 years experience. Dr. Walfish currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. At present, Dr. Walfish received an average rating of 3.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Walfish's 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.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

Patients said the staff was friendly.

Easy Scheduling

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Compare Dr. Walfish with our nearby Internists at Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital
These providers are on the medical staff of Newyork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital.
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Anemia
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
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Hemorrhoids
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Shortness of Breath
Unexplained Weight Loss
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin_Deficiency
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
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Anal or Rectal Pain
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Gastritis
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Chronic Sinusitis
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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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Gastric Ulcer
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
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Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
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Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
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Locations

  1. 1 Nyu Medical-Williamsburg
    101 Broadway Apt 301, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  2. 2 Office
    171 Delancey St Fl 2, New York, NY 10002

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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*
Internal Medicine
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 Hospitals.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY