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Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD
4.4 (16 Ratings)

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Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 76
Providence, RI
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI.

About

Dr. Lidofsky graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1975 and completed a residency at Bronx Muni Hospital Ctr-Albert.Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Providence, RI and has 49 years experience. Dr. Lidofsky currently practices at Rheumatology & Gastroenterology Assoc. PC and are affiliated with The Miriam Hospital. Dr. Lidofsky has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Motility Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lidofsky received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Lidofsky's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lidofsky also speaks Italian. Dr. Lidofsky is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Celiac Disease
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
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Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cystic Fibrosis
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
G6PD Deficiency Anemia
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Joint Pain
Leukocytopenia
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Shortness of Breath
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
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
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Daniel Quirk MD Inc.
    33 Staniford St, Providence, RI 02905
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4.4
Based on 16 Reviews
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4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (2)

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Oct 10, 2023
Love Dr Lidofsky! I’ve been seeing him for over 20 years ! Saved me from so much ..
Sandra Lemme — Oct 10, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Italian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bronx Muni Hospital Ctr-Albert
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mt Sinai-Bronx VA
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lidofsky's profile.

Dr. Lidofsky frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, Esophageal Motility Disorders and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD is affiliated with The Miriam Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Miriam Hospital

    164 Summit Ave, Providence, RI