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Dr. Rajiv Saxena MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1175 Montauk Hwy Suite 3 West Islip NY, 11795About
Dr. Rajiv Saxena is a gastroenterologist practicing in West Islip, NY. Dr. Saxena 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. Saxena performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Maulana Azad Med Coll- Univ Of Delhi- New Delhi- Delhi- India 1973
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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- Dr. Mitchell I Weinstein D.O.380 Montauk Hwy West Islip NY 11795
- Dr. Rajkumar G Mariwalla M.D.1175 Montauk Hwy West Islip NY 11795
- Frank Palumbo1111 Montauk Hwy West Islip NY 11795
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Nearest Hospitals
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301 EAST MAIN STREET BAY SHORE NY 11706GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTERl
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4295 HEMPSTEAD TURNPIKE BETHPAGE NY 11714