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Dr. Howard Keschner, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.5 (11)
Map Pin Small East Setauket, NY
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Howard Keschner, MD

Dr. Howard Keschner, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in East Setauket, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Mather Hospital and North Shore University Hospital. Dr. Keschner, completed a residency at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Keschner an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Keschner works at Northwell Health in East Setauket, NY with other offices in Wading River, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids and Abdominal Pain 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. Keschner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Northwell Health
    3400 Nesconset Hwy Ste 101, East Setauket, NY 11733 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 751-8700
  2. 2
    Long Island Digestive Disease Consultants Gastroenterology at Wading River
    271 New York # 25A, Wading River, NY 11792 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (631) 751-8700

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  • Mather Hospital
  • North Shore University Hospital

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Heartburn
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Barrett's Esophagus
Colorectal Polyp
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Gastritis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Anal Fissure
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pharyngitis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gout
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Hair Loss
Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hives
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Insomnia
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Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Prolapse
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Lyme Disease
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Rectal Ulcer
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ringworm
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Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Symptomatic Menopause
Thiamin Deficiency
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Varicose Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
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
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.5
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1871551879
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Temple University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Keschner has seen patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis, Hemorrhoids and Abdominal Pain, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Keschner on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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