Summary

Dr. Oscar Lebwohl is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Medical School. He completed his internship and residency in internal medicine at the Mount Sinai Medical Center. This was followed by a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center and a fellowship in Liver Diseases at Mount Sinai. Dr. Lebwohl returned to Columbia in 1978 and has remained on the faculty since then in the Division of Digestive and Liver Diseases. He is currently the Richard and Rakia Hatch Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center and Vice Chairman of Development in the Department of Medicine at Columbia. Dr. Lebwohl specializes in Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. In addition to his clinical practice he is actively involved in teaching and training Columbia medical students, residents and fellows. In 2010 he received the Ewig Clinical Scholar Award for outstanding teaching in the Department of Medicine. In 2013 Dr. Lebwohl received the Alfred Markowitz Service Award at the annual dinner of the Society of Practitioners at Columbia University Medical Center for outstanding service to the medical center. Dr. Lebwohl has been listed annually in the Castle Connolly list of America's top doctors and New York top doctors. He has also been listed in New York Magazine's list of best doctors.
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Office Locations

Dr. Oscar Lebwohl has 2 locations

CUIMC/Harkness Pavilion

180 Fort Washington AveNew York, NY 10032

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 54 years of experience
  • 10 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Hebrew
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 26 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Oscar Lebwohl

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Healthspring (Cigna Medicare)
  • Local 1199
  • Magnacare (National)
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • World Trade Center Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Oscar Lebwohl has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Oscar Lebwohl has the following 26 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Endoscopy (Endoscopic Surgery)
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Liver Disease (Parasitic)
  • Parasitic Intestinal Diseases
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Stomach Ulcer
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

New York Presbyterian Hospital

Medical School

Harvard Medical SchoolGraduated in 1972

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr. Oscar Lebwohl affiliated with?
Dr. Oscar Lebwohl is affiliated with Newyork Presbyterian Columbia University Irving Medical Center.
Does Dr. Oscar Lebwohl accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Oscar Lebwohl accepts on their Vitals profile.
Where is Dr. Oscar Lebwohl's office located?
Dr. Oscar Lebwohl's office is located at 180 Fort Washington Ave, New York, NY, 10032.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Oscar Lebwohl?
You can find contact information for Dr. Oscar Lebwohl here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Oscar Lebwohl speak?
Dr. Oscar Lebwohl speaks Hebrew.

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