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Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(17)
33 Staniford St Providence RI, 02905
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4/5

About

Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky is a gastroenterologist practicing in Providence, RI. Dr. Lidofsky 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. Lidofsky performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Brooklyn, Coll of Med, Brooklyn Ny 1975

State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine 1973

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 43 years of experience

Treatments

  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain
  • Hernia
  • Gas
  • H. Pylori

Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky MD's Practice location

Practice At 33 Staniford St

33 Staniford St -
Providence, RI 02905
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New patients: 401-421-8800
Fax: 401-273-6510, 401-421-2492
http://www.universitygi.com/

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Dr. Sheldon Lidofsky MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 17 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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