4.4
39 Ratings with 8 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Ira Schmelkin is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician with over four decades of medical experience serving patients throughout western Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree from the Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo and completed his residency training at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With 42 years of practice, Dr. Schmelkin brings extensive expertise to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive health conditions. He is fluent in Russian and Spanish in addition to English.
Dr. Schmelkin practices at multiple locations across Massachusetts, including Pittsfield, Springfield, Great Barrington, and North Adams, with affiliations at Baystate Medical Center, Berkshire Medical Center, and several other regional hospitals. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations to help …diagnose gastrointestinal conditions accurately. Patients have given Dr. Schmelkin an average rating of 4.4 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.
Read More Read less Dr. Schmelkin practices at multiple locations across Massachusetts, including Pittsfield, Springfield, Great Barrington, and North Adams, with affiliations at Baystate Medical Center, Berkshire Medical Center, and several other regional hospitals. He specializes in treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and GERD. His procedural expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology evaluations to help …diagnose gastrointestinal conditions accurately. Patients have given Dr. Schmelkin an average rating of 4.4 on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 42 years of experience
- speaks Russian, Spanish
- Mount Sinai Medical Center
- 8 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 11 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 7 hospital affiliations
- 7 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ira Jay Schmelkin has 7 locationsGastroenterology Professional Services Of Berkshire Medical Center
777 North St Ste 203Pittsfield, MA 01201 Tel: (413) 499-8590
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 42 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks Russian, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
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| Med School: Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of Buffalo | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Med School: Georgia State University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ira Jay Schmelkin has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ira Jay Schmelkin has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
42 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Expired
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Mount Sinai Medical Center
Medical School
Jacobs School Of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences At The Univ Of BuffaloGraduated in 1984
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Dr. Ira Schmelkin's office located?
- Dr. Ira Schmelkin's office is located at 777 North St, Pittsfield, MA, 01201.
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- What languages does Dr. Ira Schmelkin speak?
- Dr. Ira Schmelkin speaks Russian and Spanish.
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- Which hospitals is Dr. Ira Schmelkin affiliated with?
- Dr. Ira Schmelkin is affiliated with Baystate Noble Hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, Baystate Medical Center, FAIRVIEW HOSPITAL, Baystate Medical Center, Baystate Childrens Hospital, and NORTH ADAMS REGIONAL HOSPITAL.
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