Geethan Sivananthan MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
505 E 70th St Box 148 New York NY, 10021About
Dr. Geethan Sivananthan is a gastroenterologist practicing in New York, NY. Dr. Sivananthan 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. Sivananthan performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey M.D. 2009
Provider Details
Awards
- Asian American Physicians of Indian Origin Scholar Award Asian American Physicians
Treatments
- Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, And Sigmoidoscopy
- Endoscopy (esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Fecal Impaction Removal
- Gastroenterology Procedures
- Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
- Liver Biopsy
Professional Memberships
- Board Certified American Board of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American College of Gastroenterology
- Professional Member American Medical Association
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