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Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

Colorectal Surgery
4.2 (16)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Colon & Rectal Surgery. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Morningside. Patients rated Dr. Gottesman an average 4.2 star rating.

Dr. Gottesman works at Manhattan Colorectal Surgeons, LLC in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Anorectal Abscess, Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal Fissure 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. Gottesman's Office Locations

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    Madison Surgical Associates
    515 Madison Ave Rm 705, New York, NY 10022 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 675-2997

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    About Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD

    Specialties
    • Colorectal Surgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Yiddish
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    NPI Number
    • 1215939012
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ferguson Clin
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Roosevelt Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • RUTGERS UNIVERSITY / NEW BRUNSWICK CAMPUS
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Colon & Rectal Surgery
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    Dr. Lester Gottesman, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gottesman is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Gottesman works at Manhattan Colorectal Surgeons, LLC in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Gottesman’s profile.

    Dr. Gottesman has seen patients for Anorectal Abscess, Anal or Rectal Pain and Anal Fissure, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gottesman on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Gottesman. 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. Gottesman.

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