What has fascinated you about the physiology of the gastrointestinal tract?
The complex physiology of the gastrointestinal tract has always fascinated me. Practicing gastroenterology allows physicians to help patients both in... Gastroenterology is a fascinating field that requires a detailed understanding of the physiology of multiple organ systems as well as...
Where do you perform endoscopy in central New York?
We are affiliated with St. Joseph’s Hospital. Our procedures are performed at the Endoscopy Center of Central New York, located in the Northeast Medical Center in Fayetteville, New York, the Endoscopic Procedure Center (EPC), which is located at Township 5 Medical Park in Camillus. All of our physicians are Board Certified in Gastroenterology.
Why did you choose gastroenterology as a career?
I chose gastroenterology for the ability to interact and care for patients with chronic diseases for a lifetime. What are... I found gastroenterology to be a dynamic intersection of multiple fields of study and practice. For example, I found that...
What is NYGA in medical terms?
New York Gastroenterology Associates (NYGA) is a premier independent gastroenterology practice in New York City. Recognized for providing the highest quality gastroenterological care, all our gastroenterologists are board-certified and affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital or NYU Langone Health.
What is a video capsule endoscopy?
Video capsule endoscopy, also known simply as capsule endoscopy, is a diagnostic imaging test where you swallow a capsule equipped...
What is a hepatic elastography?
Hepatic elastography, also called Fibroscan, is an in-office, ultrasound imaging test that checks your liver for signs of fibrosis —or scarring....
What is a double balloon enteroscopy?
Double balloon enteroscopy (abbreviated DBE) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that allows doctors to evaluate the small intestine (or...
We provide seamless care
At NYGA, we were among the first practices in the New York Area to create an on-site, expert, GI pathology laboratory. That means we can provide you with your biopsy results as soon as possible – often within two days.
Faith Aronowitz, MS, RD, CDN
Early on in my nutrition training, I became fascinated by the gut microbiome and its seemingly endless connections to all...
Daniel Adler, MD
All patient populations have GI problems and disease. I liked being able to care for a wide variety of people....
James Aisenberg, MD
In gastroenterology, we use our hands and our head to solve problems. I love the balance between doing endoscopic procedures...
Neville D Bamji, MD
The complex physiology of the gastrointestinal tract has always fascinated me. Practicing gastroenterology allows physicians to help patients both in...
Jay C. Desai, MD
Gastroenterology is a fascinating field that requires a detailed understanding of the physiology of multiple organ systems as well as...
Suzie Finkel, MS, RD, CDN
I became a dietitian with the specific goal of helping people alleviate their digestive symptoms, and have found gastroenterology to...
What is gastroenterology using?
In gastroenterology, we use our hands and our head to solve problems. I love the balance between doing endoscopic procedures...
What is a board certified gastroenterologist?
Our board-certified gastroenterologists are exceptionally trained and nationally recognized. We combine the most advanced ideas, tools, and techniques in gastroenterology with a personalized approach to your medical care. We are leading specialists in the prevention and early detection of cancer of the digestive tract, nutrition, Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and women’s digestive health.
What hospital is Janowitz in?
We are part of the Henry D. Janowitz Division of Gastroenterology at Mount Sinai Hospital, which is perennially ranked in the top ten nationally.
What does "leadership" mean in NYGA?
At NYGA, leadership also means leveraging technology and communications to streamline your care. We strive to move you efficiently through our care and to communicate with you clearly and promptly. We respect your time while we care for your health. Leadership also means availability: an NYGA physician is on call 24/7 for emergencies; we offer same-day appointments during all weekdays; and NYGA physicians remained available and our endoscopy centers remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who was the first doctor to diagnose Crohn's disease?
Our founding doctors studied with the students of Burrill B. Crohn, MD, the pioneering gastroenterologist who first identified what became known as Crohn’s disease.
Do all patients have GI problems?
All patient populations have GI problems and disease. I liked being able to care for a wide variety of people....
