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Dr. Edgar Bigornia, MD

Dr. Edgar Bigornia, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Edgar Bigornia, MD is a gastroenterologist in Toms River, NJ and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with Community Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.7 Star Rating
Based on 32 reviews 3.7 Star Rating (32 reviews)

Practice

477 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
Telehealth available

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Dr. Bigornia is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Bigornia's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Bigornia

3.7

32 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
63%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
6%
6%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
28%
28%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Debra Campisano – Feb 22, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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John spoulos – May 19, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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georgette a misura – Feb 04, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Feb 05, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Toms River, NJ – Jul 18, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Dina in Barnegat, NJ – Jun 13, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Greg in Toms River, NJ – Jun 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Jun 06, 2017
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Brick, NJ – Apr 19, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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kevin o'neill in manchester, NJ – Apr 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Amelia L in Toms River, NJ – Apr 07, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ronald J. DePalma in Whiting, NJ – Apr 05, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Deana Tracey in Toms River, NJ – Feb 06, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
14 people found this helpful
Helpful
Theresa in New Jersey – Apr 27, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

We aim to provide the highest quality of compassionate medical care and perform endoscopies in a convenient, friendly, non-threatening office setting. We serve patients from many different backgrounds which is mirrored in the diversity of our physicians. ...read more

biography

Doctor Edgar Bigornia is Board Certified in both Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine. He is a graduate of Brandeis University and attended Medical School at SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn (Downstate) in New York. His Internal Medicine...read more
  • Gastroenterology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 1993
  • Long Beach Vamc

    Internship Hospital, 1988
  • State University Of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Bigornia is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Gastroenterologists of Ocean County PA477 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
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    Office939 Lacey Rd Forked River, NJ 08731
    2

    Practice

    3

    Practice

    Endoscopy Center of Toms River LLC473 Lakehurst Rd Toms River, NJ 08755
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Community Medical Center

      99 Route 37 W
      Toms River, NJ 08755
      Recipient of 16
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      74%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

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