Robert Michael Hitscherich, MD

Dr. Robert Hitscherich specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and diseases. He earned his medical degree from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital. With 38 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Hitscherich has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating complex digestive conditions. He speaks English fluently with his patients.

Dr. Hitscherich practices at Saint Joseph Hospital and Northwell Health Plainview Hospital, with office locations in Bethpage, Syosset, and Plainview, New York. He treats patients with diverticular disease, GERD, and acid reflux, helping them manage these common but often uncomfortable digestive conditions. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, lower GI endoscopies, and upper GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor gastrointestinal health. Patients have given Dr. Hitscherich an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Vitals, …reflecting their confidence in his care.