Geethan Sivananthan MD, Gastroenterologist
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Geethan Sivananthan MD

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

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695 CHESTNUT ST UNION NJ, 07083
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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

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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 

Geethan Sivananthan MD's Practice location

Practice At 505 E 70th St Box 148

505 E 70th St Box 148 -
New York, NY 10021
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New patients: 212-746-9663

695 CHESTNUT ST -
UNION, NJ 07083
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New patients: 908-688-6565
Fax: 908-688-3161

Center for Digestive Diseases P.A.

200 South Orange Ave. Suite 128 -
Livingston, NJ 07039
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http://www.cddnj.com/

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