Summary

Dr. Joann Kwah is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. She earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine and brings two decades of experience to her practice. Dr. Kwah is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Kwah is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital and practices in New York, NY. She focuses on treating conditions such as abdominal pain, celiac disease, and colitis. Her expertise includes performing colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies to help patients maintain their digestive health.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 20 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Drexel University College Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

NYU Langone Women's Health at 53rd Street

159 E 53rd St # 5New York, NY 10022

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Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Japanese Speaks English Speaks Russian, English
New York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: Jichi Medical University Tochigi Japan Med School: University Of Sydney Sydney Medical School Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Joann Kwah

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Indemnity
  • Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
  • Local 1199 PPO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Joann Kwah has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Joann Kwah has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

20 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Drexel University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2006

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Dr. Joann Kwah speaks Spanish and English.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Joann Kwah affiliated with?
Dr. Joann Kwah is affiliated with Montefiore Hospital.

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