Summary

Dr. Poneros is a Professor at Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Program Director of the Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship. He also serves as the Associate Director of the Endoscopy Unit and is a Fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Poneros graduated from Columbia University’s College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed his fellowship training at Massachusetts General Hospital. After serving on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, Dr. Poneros returned to New York-Presbyterian Hospital in 2008. He has published widely on pancreaticobiliary diseases and the treatment and evaluation of Barrett’s esophagus. Dr. Poneros maintains a busy clinical practice and has been named a New York Magazine Castle Connolly Top Doctor.

Office Location

CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion

161 Fort Washington Ave Ste 862New York, NY 10032
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 31 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John M Poneros

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Amida Care
  • Cigna
  • ElderServe
  • Emblem/GHI
  • Emblem/Hip
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield Healthplus
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • Healthfirst
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • MVP Health Care
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VNSNY CHOICE
  • Wellcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. John M Poneros has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John M Poneros has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Barrett Esophagus
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Endoscopic Ultrasound (Fetoscopy)
  • Esophagoscopy
  • Esophagus Cancer (Esophogeal Neoplasm)
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Precancerous Conditions
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

31 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital

Medical School

Columbia University College Of Physicians & SurgeonsGraduated in 1995

Other Providers at NewYork-Presbyterian

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Dr. John Poneros is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
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