Dr. Makoto Iwahara | New York, NY | Gastroenterology

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Makoto Iwahara specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine, bringing 46 years of medical experience to patient care. They earned their medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine. Iwahara speaks both Spanish and Chinese, helping them connect with a diverse patient population.

Iwahara practices at Lenox Hill Hospital and The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, New York, with additional services available at Manhattan Endoscopy Center. They focus on treating conditions such as colon polyps, abdominal pain, and dyspepsia. Their expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures. Patients have rated Iwahara 4.9 out of 5 stars on average for their care.

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accepting new patients
4.9

46 Ratings
46 years of experience
30 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Chinese
Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med
34 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
11 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
6 office locations

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

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Dr. Iwahara's Ratings and Reviews

4.9

46 Ratings with 34 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 7 Minutes

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Patients express high levels of trust and satisfaction in Dr. Makoto Iwahara's medical expertise, noting his knowledge, professionalism, and meticulous care. Positive experiences include clear communication, smooth procedures, and a comfortable atmosphere both during and after treatment. Conversely, there are no apparent negative reviews or complaints in the available dataset, suggesting a consistently favorable perception of Dr. Iwahara's care and service. Patients report feeling comfortable and efficiently attended to, further recommending his services to others.

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Dr. Iwahara is a physician I trust tremendously. He identified a problem that could have become difficult to treat if it had been left unaddressed. He is highly knowledgeable and very detail-oriented. I’ve recommended Dr. Iwahara to all of my friends, and I trust him completely.

December 16th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Very kind personality, very clear explanation, very proffesional attitudes

July 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I could be calm

July 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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The overall experience from first meeting Dr. Iwahara to the colonoscopy was smooth. I could not have wished for a better experience and would definitely recommend him and his team to others.

April 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Everybody who helped me during my stay was very efficient. I felt quite at home. Thank you.

March 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Smooth and efficient. I felt like I was in good hands

March 17th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Great attention overall, it was fast, painless, all the information was clear and I was really comfortable during recovrry. I would 100% recommend.

March 13th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I recommend them.

February 21st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr.Iwahara himself, the people at the clinics reception, are all wonderful people.

February 4th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I have no worries about his gastroscope operation.

January 22nd, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Iwahara Makoto Office

120 E 79th St Ofc 1CNew York, NY 10075

Tel: (212) 879-2328

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Makoto Iwahara, MD

120 E 79th StNew York, NY 10075

Manhattan Endoscopy Center

535 5th Ave Fl 5New York, NY 10017

Tel: (212) 682-2828

Mon6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri6:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Manhattan Endoscopy Center, LLC

535 5th AveNew York, NY 10017

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1468 Madison AveNew York, NY 10029

Tel: (212) 241-6500

The Mount Sinai Hospital

1 Gustave L Levy PlNew York, NY 10029


Dr. Makoto Iwahara	Dr. Connie Park, MD	Dr. Saad F. Habba, MD	Dr. Ghassan Philip Sayegh, DO
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (46 Ratings)	5 (8 Ratings)	4.4 (42 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience		48 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Chinese	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English
New York , NY	New York , NY	Summit , NJ	YONKERS , NY
Med School: Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of Med	Med School: State University of New York	Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine	Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

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Medical School

Suny Upstate Medical University Alan And Marlene Norton Coll Of MedGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Makoto Iwahara speak?: Dr. Makoto Iwahara speaks Spanish and Chinese.
Where is Dr. Makoto Iwahara's office located?: Dr. Makoto Iwahara's office is located at 120 E 79th St Ofc 1C, New York, NY, 10075.
Which hospitals is Dr. Makoto Iwahara affiliated with?: Dr. Makoto Iwahara is affiliated with Lenox Hill Hospital.

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