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Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.2 (19)
Map Pin Small Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD

Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 40 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and is affiliated with Pennsylvania Hospital and Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Lichtenstein, completed a residency at Duke University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Lichtenstein an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Lichtenstein works at University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, PA. They frequently treat conditions like Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Diarrhea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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. Lichtenstein's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Pennsylvania
    3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 349-8222

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Pennsylvania Hospital
  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Diarrhea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Viral Enteritis
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Pain
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.2
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    Based on 19 ratings
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 40 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1700890720
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Gary Lichtenstein, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Lichtenstein is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Lichtenstein works at University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia, PA. View the full address on Dr. Lichtenstein’s profile.

    Dr. Lichtenstein has seen patients for Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Diarrhea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Lichtenstein on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    19 patients have reviewed Dr. Lichtenstein. The overall rating for this provider is 4.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Lichtenstein.

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