Dr. Makoto Iwahara M.D., Internist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

Dr. Makoto Iwahara M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

5/5(21)
120 East 79th Street Suite 1C New York New York, 10075
Write A Review
Rating

5/5

About

Makoto Iwahara, MD, maintains a position as a top gastroenterologist and internal medicine specialist at a private practice based out of New York City. He obtained certification from the prestigious American Board of Internal Medicine, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Rochester General Hospital at the University of Rochester. Affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital, Dr. Iwahara maintains his teaching engagements as a visiting attending physician at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With approximately 30 years in his field, he continues to learn and improve the quality of patient care he provides through his membership with the American College of Gastroenterology, Japanese Medical Society of America, and American College of Physicians.

Education and Training

SUNY Upstate Medical University

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine

Gastroenterology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 45 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Gastroenterology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • President, of Japanese Medical Society of Gastroenterology -

Treatments

  • Colonoscopy And Lower GI
  • Polyp Removal Hemorrhoid Treatment
  • Diagnosis and Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Evaluation of Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Anemia
  • Upper Endoscopy (egd)
  • Heartburn, Hiatal Hernia and Reflux (GERD) Evaluation
  • Detection and Treatment of Barrett’s
  • Esophagus
  • Dilation of Strictures
  • Diagnosis and Management of Celiac Disease
  • Diagnosis and Management of Peptic Ulcer Disease

Internships

  • Rochester General Hospital

Fellowships

  • Genessee Hospital (Gastroenterology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Gastroenterology, Japanese Medical Soceity of America, American College of Physicians

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His father was also a physician and was very interested in his career.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Photography, Traveling, Hiking

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of Gastroenterology

Dr. Makoto Iwahara M.D.'s Practice location

120 East 79th Street Suite 1C -
New York, New York 10075
Get Direction
New patients: 212-879-2328
Fax: 212-879-1933

Manhattan Endoscopy Center, LLC

535 Fifth Ave 5th Floor -
New York, NY 10017
Get Direction
New patients: 212-682-2828
https://www.manhattanendo.com/

Dr. Makoto Iwahara M.D.'s reviews

(21)
Write Review

Patient Experience with Dr. Iwahara


5.0

Based on 21 reviews

Dr. Makoto Iwahara M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 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.

Recommended Articles

  • Crohn's Disease and Diet: What Works

    Once diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, maintaining the best diet is no longer as simple as cutting fried foods and loading up on greens. A balanced diet for someone with Crohn’s disease might include large amounts of what others would consider unhealthy food, since inflammation along the...

  • What Are the Risks of Gallbladder Surgery?

    Your gallbladder has a very big role in the body during digestion. It is the organ that collects a fluid known as bile, which helps you to digest food. If your gallbladder develops complications, you may need to have it removed. You may also have it removed if you develop gallstones. Gallstones are...

  • What Is Autoimmune Hepatitis?

    Autoimmune hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, and when the immune system of our body turns against our liver cells, autoimmune hepatitis occurs. The immune system normally protects the human body from external viruses, bacteria, or infection, which can cause serious...

  • The Real, Everyday Differences Between Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s

    If you are experiencing chronic gastrointestinal issues, you may have ulcerative colitis (UC) or Crohn’s disease. Both are two of the most common types of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), affecting more than 1.6 million Americans. ...

  • How Gluten-Free is Papa John’s Latest Product?

    Finding a fast-food franchise or an independently-owned eatery that serves genuinely gluten free food can pose a challenge. One might have to search on the web or even make some phone calls to find out whether or not a restaurant’s food and beverages are “safe” to ingest and won’t cause an...

  • Rare Skin Condition Linked to Crohn’s Disease

    A rare, chronic skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa may be putting patients at risk for developing Crohn’s disease. According to recent evidence, hidradenitis suppurativa shares clinical and pathogenic features with Crohn’s disease, suggesting that the two chronic conditions may be...

Nearby Providers

See all nearby providers

Nearest Hospitals

NEW YORK-PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITALl

525 EAST 68TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021

Head southeast on East 79th Street 2927 ft
Turn right onto York Avenue 2963 ft
Turn left onto East 68th Street 435 ft
Make a slight left onto NewYork Hospital Drive 104 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.2 miSee direction

LENOX HILL HOSPITALl

100 EAST 77TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021

Head southeast on East 79th Street 252 ft
Turn right onto Lexington Avenue 553 ft
Turn right onto East 77th Street 264 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

1069 ftSee direction

HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERYl

535 EAST 70TH STREET NEW YORK NY 10021

Head southeast on East 79th Street 4054 ft
Take the ramp 404 ft
Merge left onto FDR Drive 797 ft
Take the ramp on the right 158 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 542 ft
Take the ramp 132 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.2 miSee direction

BELLEVUE HOSPITAL CENTERl

462 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016

Head southeast on East 44th Street 389 ft
Turn left onto Madison Avenue 523 ft
Turn right onto East 46th Street 2237 ft
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue 1064 ft
Turn left onto East 42nd Street 1146 ft
Continue straight onto FDR Drive 2157 ft
Continue slightly right onto FDR Drive 1958 ft
Turn right onto East 27th Street 347 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

1.9 miSee direction

NYU HOSPITALS CENTERl

550 FIRST AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10016

Head southeast on East 44th Street 389 ft
Turn left onto Madison Avenue 523 ft
Turn right onto East 46th Street 2237 ft
Turn right onto 2nd Avenue 4215 ft
Turn left onto East 30th Street 754 ft
Turn left onto 1st Avenue 389 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

1.6 miSee direction

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF PHILADELPHIAl

34TH ST & CIVIC CENTER BLVD PHILADELPHIA PA 19104

Head southeast on East 44th Street 389 ft
Turn left onto Madison Avenue 262 ft
Turn left onto East 45th Street 4223 ft
Turn left onto 9th Avenue 2902 ft
Turn left onto West 34th Street 250 ft
You have arrived at your destination

1.5 miSee direction