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Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (9)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 19 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Lightdale, completed a residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Lightdale an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Lightdale works at CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia, Barrett's Esophagus and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Lightdale's Office Locations

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    CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion
    180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY 10032 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 582-3422

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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Chronic Gastritis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroptosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Brain Cancer
Celiac Disease
Chronic Pain
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal Polyp
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
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Diabetes Type 2
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Indigestion
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Iron Metabolism Disorders
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Laryngitis
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malnutrition
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Peritoneal Cancer
Pharyngitis
Polyneuropathy
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sleep Apnea
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
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Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Cigna
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    Ratings & Reviews

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    About Dr. Charles Lightdale, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 19 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063586014
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ny Hosp/Cornell Med Ctr/Mem
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • Yale New Haven Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center

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    Dr. Lightdale works at CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Lightdale’s profile.

    Dr. Lightdale has seen patients for Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia, Barrett's Esophagus and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lightdale on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    9 patients have reviewed Dr. Lightdale. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lightdale.

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