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Dr. Jay Zimmerman, MD
Overview of Dr. Jay Zimmerman, MD
Dr. Jay Zimmerman, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Amsterdam, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 28 years of experience. They graduated from Cornell University and is affiliated with St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam, Cobleskill Regional Hospital and Nathan Littauer Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Zimmerman an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Zimmerman's Office Locations
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St. Mary's Obgyn Health Center425 Guy Park Ave Ste 102, Amsterdam, NY 12010 Directions (518) 843-1240
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- St. Mary’s Healthcare - Amsterdam
- Cobleskill Regional Hospital
- Nathan Littauer Hospital
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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Impedance Testing
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Manometry
pH Probe
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
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VAP Lipid Testing
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
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Enteritis
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Eosinophilic Esophagitis
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Esophageal Diverticulum
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Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Esophageal Varices
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Gallstones
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Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
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Gastroparesis
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Gastroptosis
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Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
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Intestinal Obstruction
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Ischemic Colitis
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Liver Damage from Alcohol
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Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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Malnutrition
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
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Pancreatitis
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Peptic Ulcer
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Potassium Deficiency
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Proctoptosis
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Rectal Prolapse
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Rectal Ulcer
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Liver Biopsy
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Liver Function Test
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pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ultrasound, Esophageal
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VAP Lipid Testing
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Wireless pH Testing
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About Dr. Jay Zimmerman, MD
Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 28 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1093865727
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Cornell University
Medical Education
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Dr. Zimmerman has seen patients for Constipation, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Chronic Gastritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Zimmerman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
Dr. Zimmerman speaks Spanish.
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