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Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD

Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 27 years of experience. They graduated from JICHI MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Hackensack University Medical Center, Stony Brook University Hospital, Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and UHS Binghamton General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nishimura an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nishimura works at Practice in New York, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Nausea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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. Nishimura's Office Locations

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    Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
    1275 York Ave, New York, NY 10065 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 639-2000
    Friday
    08:00 - 18:00

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  • Hackensack University Medical Center
  • Stony Brook University Hospital
  • Brattleboro Memorial Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
  • UHS Binghamton General Hospital

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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Nausea
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Nausea
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Constipation
Gastritis
Barrett's Esophagus
Duodenal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Malnutrition
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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
Abdominal Disorders
Acute Gastritis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Stricture
Biliary Cancer
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Colon Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Illeum Cancer
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Makoto Nishimura, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1083105290
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • JICHI MEDICAL COLLEGE
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    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Nishimura has seen patients for Upper Digestive Tract Cancer, Retroperitoneum Cancer and Nausea, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nishimura on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Nishimura. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nishimura.

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