Mr. Zvi A Alpern MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
48 Route 25a Suite 307 Smithtown NY, 11787About
Dr. Zvi Alpern is a gastroenterologist practicing in Smithtown, NY. Dr. Alpern 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. Alpern performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
The Hebrew Univ- Hadassah Med Sch- Jerusalem- Israel 1979
Hadassah Medical School 1977
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Obesity
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
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