Dr. Henry Leon Safier MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
126 Greenpoint Ave Brooklyn NY, 11222About
Dr. Henry Safier is a gastroenterologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Safier specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Safier performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ Basel- Med Fak- Basel- Switzerland 1960
Universitat Basel, Medizinische Fakultat 1960
Universit‰t Basel Medizinische Fakult‰t 1960
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anemia
- Hepatitis
- Acid Reflux
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Pain
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