Dr. George Dickstein, MD, Gastroenterologist
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Dr. George Dickstein, MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

20 Hope Avenue Waltham MA, 02453
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Dr. George Dickstein is a graduate of Cornell University with honors and the Albert Einstein College of Medicine with distinction. Dr. Dickstein joined Greater Boston Gastroenterology in 2001 after serving as the Chief of GI at Deaconess Waltham Hospital. He subsequently served as Chief of the Medical Staff at MetroWest Medical Center for two years before accepting his current position there as Chairman of the Department of Medicine.

Dr. Dickstein was on the medical advisory committee of the American Liver Foundation for many years and is published in the fields of liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, GI bleedingand circulatory (ischemic) disorders of the GI tract. He is trained in ERCP, capsule endoscopy, and endoscopic reflux repair techniques and maintains an interest and expertise in the evaluation and management of advanced liver disease. Dr. Dickstein’s areas of interest also include disorders of the bile ducts and pancreas.

Interested in medical education throughout his career, Dr. Dickstein is currently an Academic Dean and Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Dr. Dickstein is currently on staff at MetroWest Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, the Boston Endoscopy Center and Charles River Endoscopy.

Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1989

Board Certification

Gastroenterology (Internal Medicine)

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Areas of expertise and specialization

GERD, IBD, GI Bleeding, Pancreas Disease, Celiac Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Chair, Department of Medicine Meteowest Medical Center 2009 - Present
  • Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine Tufts University School of Medicine 2013 - Present
  • Academic Dean Tufts University School of Medicine 2015 - Present

Treatments

  • Celiac Disease
  • Acid Reflux
  • Colon Polyps
  • Indigestion
  • Diverticulosis
  • Pain

Professional Memberships

  • DHPA  
  • AGA  
  • ACG  
  • ASGE  
  • AASLD  

Internships

  • Tufts Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Tufts Medical Center

Dr. George Dickstein, MD's Practice location

Practice At 475 Franklin St Suite 110

475 Franklin St Suite 110 -
Framingham, MA 01702
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