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Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD
4.6 (241 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, NY.
Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD
4.6 (241 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Syosset, NY
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, NY.

About

Dr. Hitscherich graduated from Tufts University School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at Memorial Sloan Kettering Canc Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center.Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Syosset, NY and has 36 years experience. Dr. Hitscherich currently practices at Optum Gastroenterology and Endoscopy and are affiliated with Plainview Hospital. Dr. Hitscherich has experience treating conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hitscherich received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 241 times. Dr. Hitscherich's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hitscherich is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
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 Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cirrhosis
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopy
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Connecticare
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Molina
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Humana
  • WellPoint
  • HealthFirst
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • MagnaCare
  • Consumer Health Network
  • GHI
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • UniCare
  • United Healthcare
  • MVP Health Care
  • Medicaid
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Aetna
  • Tricare

Locations

  1. 1 Optum Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
    575 Underhill Blvd Ste 210, Syosset, NY 11791

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Hitscherich
4.6
Based on 241 Reviews
5 Stars (187)
4 Stars (34)
3 Stars (8)
2 Stars (6)
1 Star (6)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 26, 2024
Dr. Hitscherich is a top of the field Gastrointestinologist . Ive been seeing him for over 35 years. Very dedicated to his profession ! There are Gastrointestinologist's and then there's Dr Hitscherich!! Different league...
James Roeder — Feb 26, 2024
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Tufts University School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center|Ny Hospital
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Canc Center|New York Presbyterian Hospital/weill Cornell Medical Center
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hitscherich's profile.

Dr. Hitscherich frequently treats the following conditions: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Intestinal Diverticulosis and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD is affiliated with Plainview Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Hitscherich, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Plainview Hospital

    888 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY