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Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.4 (140)
Map Pin Small New Hyde Park, NY
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD

Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New Hyde Park, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine and is affiliated with Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks. Patients rated Dr. Zimbalist an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Zimbalist works at Optum Gastroenterology - Lake Success in New Hyde Park, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Viral Enteritis and Dysentery along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Empire 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.

Dr. Zimbalist's Office Locations

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    Optum Gastroenterology - Lake Success
    2800 Marcus Ave Ste 201LAKE, New Hyde Park, NY 11042 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (516) 217-1738

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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Viral Enteritis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemochromatosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Amebic Dysentery
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pinworm
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Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vomiting Disorders
Anal Cauterization
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    • Aetna
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • Cigna
    • Connecticare
    • Consumer Health Network
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
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    4.4
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    About Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1063412609
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • City University of New York School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Optum Urgent Care - Glen Oaks

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Zimbalist is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Zimbalist has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Zimbalist works at Optum Gastroenterology - Lake Success in New Hyde Park, NY. View the full address on Dr. Zimbalist’s profile.

    Dr. Zimbalist has seen patients for Infectious Diarrheal Disease, Viral Enteritis and Dysentery, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimbalist on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    140 patients have reviewed Dr. Zimbalist. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Zimbalist.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Zimbalist, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Zimbalist appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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