Dr. Karl Bednarek, MD | Brooklyn, NY | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Karl Bednarek is a gastroenterology specialist who earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. He completed his residency at Beth Israel Medical Center and brings four decades of experience to his practice. Dr. Bednarek provides care in Spanish, Polish, and English to serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Bednarek practices at Hospital For Special Surgery and sees patients in Brooklyn, NY. He treats conditions such as abdominal pain, Barrett's esophagus, and celiac disease with gluten sensitivity. His clinical focus includes bloodless medicine approaches and cancer screening services, particularly colon cancer screening. Patients have given Dr. Bednarek an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 on Vitals.

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25 Ratings
44 years of experience
5 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Polish, English
Beth Israel Medical Center
8 written reviews
2 specialties
12 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Male

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Doc Bednarek been my Doc for over six year. What I like about him he explains everything to me. Yes his office is always pack and the wait is long. That just mean he has a lot of patient that trust him and keep going back. ??

July 8th, 2019

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Doctor always come late, i dont know knowone WHO comein to the doctor at planning hour. Always at least 40 minut wait

April 12th, 2018

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Doctor is ok, but his bedside manner is horrible. Not a good communicator. Seems competent, but clearly forgets he's in the client service business. Would suggest another doctor.

March 9th, 2017

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A colonoscopy.. can be a procedure no one likes.... nor do I; however, I've been seeing this doctor for years =stress free. He's professional, makes the procedure a breeze, is thorough and spends time with his patients. I highly recommend him

March 12th, 2014

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Bednarek keeps patients ill as long as possible to drive up fees.I wasted a year with this doctor.My next gastroenterologist CURED my conditions in SIX WEEKS!!! AVOID THIS DOCTOR!!

March 22nd, 2013

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great doctor. khowlegeable and skillful.

August 2nd, 2010

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I have had three colonoscopies with Dr, Bednarek and think very highly of him. He is very competent. I would recommend him to anyone including loved ones.

March 31st, 2010

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This so called doctor was unable to or didn't care enough to warn me that boold in my urine meant a possilbe precancerous condition when my current cancer was in the begining stages.

February 21st, 2009

NYU Langone Brooklyn Medical Associates — Kent Street

74 Kent St LowrBrooklyn, NY 11222

Tel: (929) 455-3190


Dr. Karl Bednarek, MD	Dr. Saad F. Habba, MD	Dr. Donelle Cummings, MD	Dr. Aga Nagorna
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4 (25 Ratings)	4.4 (42 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
44 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	14 Years of Experience	7 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Polish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish, Portuguese	Speaks English
Brooklyn , NY	Summit , NJ	New York , NY	BROOKLYN , NY
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai	Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine	Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine	Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Local 1199 - NYU Hospital Member Choice
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastroenterologist
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Diseases
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Beth Israel Medical Center

Medical School

Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiGraduated in 1982

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What languages does Dr. Karl Bednarek speak?: Dr. Karl Bednarek speaks Spanish, Polish, and English.
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