Summary

Dr. Grace Gathungu is a gastroenterologist who earned her medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine. She completed her internship at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, followed by her residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2005, and finished her fellowship training at Yale University School of Medicine in 2008. With 25 years of medical experience, Dr. Gathungu brings extensive expertise to her practice. She is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Gathungu is affiliated with Stony Brook University Hospital and practices across multiple locations in New York, including East Setauket, Patchogue, Commack, and East Islip. Her clinical focus includes treating complex digestive conditions such as Celiac disease and Crohn's disease. She performs specialized diagnostic procedures including Celiac disease antibody tests and immunoglobulin testing to help identify and monitor inflammatory bowel conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.8 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 25 years of experience
  • 25 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Yale University School of Medicine
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Locations

Grace N Gathungu has 4 locations

Stony Brook Advanced Pediatric Care

4 Technology DrEast Setauket, NY 11733
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

Stony Brook Pediatrics

450 Waverly AvePatchogue, NY 11772
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SunClosed

PEDIATRICS - COMMACK

500 Commack Rd Ste 104Commack, NY 11725

ISLIP - S.B. PRIMARY CARE

269 E Main StEast Islip, NY 11730

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.8 
25 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
East Setauket , NYSACRAMENTO , CANEW YORK , NYMontgomery , AL
Med School: Howard University College of Medicine Med School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Med School: Cornell University Med School: Georgia State University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Grace N Gathungu

  • Accepts Medicare
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE HMO
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE MEDICAID
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE PPO
  • (Anthem) EMP HEALTH CHOICE SR
  • Aetna
  • Affinity
  • Beech Street
  • CIGNA HMO
  • CIGNA PPO
  • Fidelis
  • GHI / MEDICARE PLUS
  • GHI CBP
  • GHI HMO
  • Great West
  • Health Smart WTC
  • HEALTHFIRST
  • HIP
  • Humana Military
  • MagnaCare
  • MET EMPIRE
  • MULTIPLAN
  • OXFORD
  • Partners Health Plan
  • UNITED HEALTHCARE
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Grace N Gathungu has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Grace N Gathungu has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Celiac Disease
  • Gastroenterologist

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Grace N Gathungu holds an expired medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New York that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Yale University School of Medicine in 2008.

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital of Brooklyn-SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2005.

Internship

Completed their internship at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center in 2002.

Medical School

Graduated from Howard University College of Medicine in 2001.

NPI Number

Grace N Gathungu's NPI number is 1639354269.

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Which hospitals is Grace Gathungu affiliated with?
Grace Gathungu is affiliated with STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL.
Where is Grace Gathungu's office located?
Grace Gathungu's office is located at 4 Technology Dr, East Setauket, NY, 11733.
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