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Dr. Alok Goyal, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.1 (46)
Map Pin Small South Plainfield, NJ
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Alok Goyal, MD

Dr. Alok Goyal, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in South Plainfield, NJ. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with JFK University Medical Center and Raritan Bay Medical Center. Dr. Goyal, completed a residency at St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Ne|St Lukes-Roosevelt Hosp, Ne. Patients rated Dr. Goyal an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Goyal works at South Plainfield Primary Care Center in South Plainfield, NJ with other offices in Perth Amboy, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Goyal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    South Plainfield Primary Care
    2509 Park Ave Ste 1A, South Plainfield, NJ 07080 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (908) 232-4462
  2. 2
    Ujjwal K Datta Dpm
    491 New Brunswick Ave, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (732) 324-8033
    Monday
    15:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    15:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    16:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    15:00 - 19:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 12:30

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  • JFK University Medical Center
  • Raritan Bay Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1003848805
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Suny Downstate Medical Center|Suny-Downstate Med Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • St Lukes Roosevelt Hospital Ne|St Lukes-Roosevelt Hosp, Ne
    Residency
    Internship
    • St Luke's - Roosevelt Hospital Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Goyal speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Spanish and Urdu.

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