4.3
25 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Eliot H. Zimbalist, MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center, he is board certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with more than four decades of experience in gastroenterology, hepatology, and advanced gastrointestinal endoscopy. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been recognized as a trusted clinician, educator, researcher, and healthcare leader dedicated to advancing digestive health and improving patient outcomes.
Dr. Zimbalist served for 14 years as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he successfully expanded clinical services, strengthened fellowship education, and helped build one of the institution’s most active endoscopy programs. Under his leadership, the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program maintained continuous ACGME accreditation, expanded faculty and trainee participation, and achieved a 100% board pass rate among graduates. He also played a central role in …developing clinical guidelines, endoscopy operations, credentialing standards, and quality initiatives that enhanced patient care and operational efficiency.
Dr. Zimbalist completed his medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai following undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center and pursued advanced fellowship training in Gastroenterology through programs affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell University Medical College.
Throughout his career, Dr. Zimbalist has been consistently recognized for excellence in medicine, earning inclusion among Castle Connolly Top Doctors for nearly three decades and receiving multiple regional and national professional honors. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association and has served as a reviewer for the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Today, Dr. Zimbalist continues to be recognized for his expertise in the diagnosis and management of digestive diseases, with particular interests in gastrointestinal oncology, hepatology, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures. His career reflects a longstanding commitment to clinical excellence, physician education, research, and compassionate patient care. He is accepting new patients at his office located at 540 Gramatan Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10552.
Read More Read less Dr. Zimbalist served for 14 years as Director of the Division of Gastroenterology at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, where he successfully expanded clinical services, strengthened fellowship education, and helped build one of the institution’s most active endoscopy programs. Under his leadership, the Gastroenterology Fellowship Program maintained continuous ACGME accreditation, expanded faculty and trainee participation, and achieved a 100% board pass rate among graduates. He also played a central role in …developing clinical guidelines, endoscopy operations, credentialing standards, and quality initiatives that enhanced patient care and operational efficiency.
Dr. Zimbalist completed his medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai following undergraduate studies at Washington University in St. Louis. He then completed his Internal Medicine residency at Maimonides Medical Center and pursued advanced fellowship training in Gastroenterology through programs affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Cornell University Medical College.
Throughout his career, Dr. Zimbalist has been consistently recognized for excellence in medicine, earning inclusion among Castle Connolly Top Doctors for nearly three decades and receiving multiple regional and national professional honors. He is a Fellow of both the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Gastroenterological Association and has served as a reviewer for the American Journal of Gastroenterology.
Today, Dr. Zimbalist continues to be recognized for his expertise in the diagnosis and management of digestive diseases, with particular interests in gastrointestinal oncology, hepatology, colon cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease, and advanced endoscopic procedures. His career reflects a longstanding commitment to clinical excellence, physician education, research, and compassionate patient care. He is accepting new patients at his office located at 540 Gramatan Ave. Mount Vernon, NY 10552.
Office Location
NewYork-Presbyterian Medical Group Westchester - Multispecialty
540 Gramatan AveMount Vernon, NY 10552Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- 36 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Italian, Russian, Spanish
- Maimonides Medical Center
- 7 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 12 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eliot H. Zimbalist
Medical Specialties
Dr. Eliot H. Zimbalist has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Eliot H. Zimbalist has the following 12 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
Dr. Eliot H. Zimbalist holds an active medical license in the state of New York.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Maimonides Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Zimbalist's NPI number is 1063412609.
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- Dr. Eliot Zimbalist's office is located at 540 Gramatan Ave, Mount Vernon, NY, 10552.
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- Dr. Eliot Zimbalist is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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