Summary

Dr. Matthew Whitson is a gastroenterologist who focuses on diagnosing and treating disorders of the digestive system. He earned his medical degree from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and completed his residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center. With 17 years of clinical experience, Dr. Whitson has developed expertise in helping patients manage complex gastrointestinal conditions. He provides care in English to serve his diverse patient community.

Dr. Whitson practices at Northwell Health Hospital and sees patients in Great Neck, New York. His clinical focus includes treating swallowing difficulties, heartburn, and acid reflux symptoms that can significantly impact daily life. He performs diagnostic procedures such as upper endoscopy to examine the digestive tract, specialized tests to evaluate swallowing function, and minimally invasive laparoscopic procedures when surgical intervention is needed.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 17 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Mount Sinai Medical Center
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis

Office Location

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17 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Great Neck , NYNew York , NYNew York , NYYonkers , NY
Med School: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai Med School: State University of New York Med School: University of Toledo Med School: Osteopathic Medical Degree from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine.
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Matthew James Whitson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199 SEIU
  • Aetna
  • Affinity by Molina Healthcare
  • AmidaCare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield (Empire BCBS)
  • Anthem HealthPlus
  • CenterLight
  • Cigna
  • Elderplan
  • EmblemHealth (GHI)
  • EmblemHealth (HIP)
  • EmblemHealth Insurance Company (fka HIP Insurance Company of New York) HIPIC
  • Empire BlueCross BlueShield (32BJ)
  • Hamaspik
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana
  • Humana Military (Tricare)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Northwell Direct
  • NYS Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
  • Oxford
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Senior Whole Health
  • United Healthcare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VillageCareMax
  • VNS Health

Medical Specialties

Matthew James Whitson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Matthew James Whitson has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Matthew James Whitson holds an active medical license in the state of New York.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of New York that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai in 2010 and MOUNT SINAI SCHOOL OF MEDICINE OF NEW YORK UNIVERSITY in 2009.

NPI Number

Matthew James Whitson's NPI number is 1457675423.

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Matthew Whitson's office is located at 600 Northern Blvd Ste 111, Great Neck, NY, 11021.
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Matthew Whitson is affiliated with Northwell Health Hospital.
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