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Dr. Lester Paul Salwen M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(40)
300 Cadman Plz W Brooklyn NY, 11201
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4/5

About

Dr. Lester Salwen is a gastroenterologist practicing in Brooklyn, NY. Dr. Salwen 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. Salwen performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1980

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

Male French 37 years of experience

Dr. Lester Paul Salwen M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 300 Cadman Plz W

300 Cadman Plz W -
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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New patients: 929-210-6000
Fax: 929-210-6001

890 W FARIS RD STE 100 -
GREENVILLE, SC 29605
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New patients: 864-455-2888
Fax: 864-455-2885

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Patient Experience with Dr. Salwen


4.0

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Dr. Lester Paul Salwen M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 40 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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