Dr. Paul K. Lerer, M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
525 Central Ave Suite C Westfield NJ, 07090About
Dr. Paul Lerer is a gastroenterologist practicing in Westfield, NJ. Dr. Lerer 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. Lerer performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Mayo Med Sch, Rochester Mn 1980
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
Fellowships
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai gastroenterology
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Get to know Gastroenterologist, Dr. Paul K. Lerer, who serves patients in New Jersey.
A board-certified gastroenterologist, Dr. Lerer, treats a full spectrum of general gastroenterology disorders. Throughout his professional journey in gastroenterology, he has developed a clinical interest in liver disease, IBS, and celiac disease. He is highly regarded as an expert in the endoscopic screening of gastrointestinal cancers. In practice at Medical Diagnostic Associates in Westfield and Summit, New Jersey since 1985, Dr. Lerer remains an attending gastroenterologist at Overlook Medical Center of Summit, New Jersey, and the GastroSurgery Center of Mountainside, New Jersey.
“The GastroSurgi Center of New Jersey is a state-licensed, Medicare-certified, AAAASF accredited ambulatory surgery center providing gastrointestinal endoscopy and colorectal surgery services. We are dedicated to delivering optimal health care with state-of-the-art medical practices and the highest nursing standards. Surgeons utilize the latest in technology and medical equipment. The team at GastroSurgi Center is heavily focused on preventive and diagnostic services and tests”, states the official website of GastroSurgery Center.
In addition to holding hospital privileges at Atlantic Health and Horizon NJ Health, Dr. Lerer is a preceptor for gastroenterology and endoscopic procedures for medical students and physician assistant students. Throughout the past ten years, he has mentored students from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Seton Hall University.
After graduating with his medical degree in 1980 from Mayo Clinic School of Medicine in Rochester, Minnesota, dr. Lerer completed his internship at Boston University medical Center (1981), followed by his internal medicine residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital – Columbia Campus (1983). Upon discovering his passion for gastroenterology, he conducted a two-year fellowship in gastroenterology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (1983-1985). Dr. Lerer received his undergraduate education in pre-medical studies at Yeshiva University in 1976.
Licensed to practice in the states of New Jersey and New York, Dr. Lerer is board-certified in internal medicine and the subspecialty of gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
In his free time, he enjoys swimming and cycling.
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