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Dr. Joseph Polito, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Joseph Polito, MD
4.1 (10 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Joseph Polito, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Albany, NY.
Dr. Joseph Polito, MD
4.1 (10 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Polito, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Albany, NY
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joseph Polito, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Albany, NY.

About

Dr. Polito graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed a residency at Boston University Medical Center. Dr. Joseph Polito, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Albany, NY. Dr. Polito currently practices at Albany Gastroenterology Consultants and are affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital. Dr. Polito has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Polito received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Polito's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Polito is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Dehydration
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
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Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Albany Gastroenterology CNSLTS
    1375 Washington Ave Ste 101, Albany, NY 12206

Patient Satisfaction

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4.1
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Dec 08, 2023
Dr. Polito treats his patients like people not numbers. Dr. Polito takes time and explains everything in a way that his patients can understand their individual situation. Dr. Polito never rushes and his expertise and his knowledge is superb! Grateful for Dr. Polito and hisnkind hard working staff!!! Highly recommend this office!!!
— Dec 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Boston University Medical Center
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Boston University Medical Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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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. Joseph Polito, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Polito's profile.

Dr. Polito frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Polito, MD is affiliated with St Peter's Hospital, Albany Memorial Hospital and Albany Medical Center Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Polito, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • St Peter's Hospital

    315 S Manning Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Albany Memorial Hospital

    600 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY