Dr. William E. Pullano, MD

Expert Publications

• Mechanical lithotripsy of common duct stones.
• Endoscopic electrohydraulic lithotripsy.

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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. William E. Pullano, who serves patients in the Upper East Side, New York.

Dr. Pullano is a highly-trained gastroenterologist who sees patients at his private practice on the Upper East Side, New York, New York. He is dedicated to providing expert and compassionate care to all patients, treating them with dignity, respect, and professionalism. 

Specializing in the prevention and treatment of digestive diseases, Dr. Pullano created his gastroenterology and endoscopy facility to perform endoscopic procedures in a comfortable and safe environment. He emphasizes proper screening using upper endoscopy and colonoscopy for the diagnosis and prevention of gastrointestinal cancers and other diseases. He also has medical privileges at Mount Sinai Hospital and Lenox Hill Hospital in Manhattan. 

Alongside his clinical role, he serves as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Back in the early days of his academic career, Dr. Pullano obtained his medical degree from the University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery in the Philippines in 1978. He then went on to perform his residency in internal medicine at Lutheran Medical Center, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at Maimonides Medical Center in New York.

With over four decades of experience, the doctor is board-certified in both internal medicine and 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.

On a more personal note, Dr. Pullano speaks English, Filipino, French, and Spanish. 

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