Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD
Dr. Eliot Zimbalist, MD is a gastroenterologist in New Hyde Park, NY and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Zimbalist has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from City University of New York School of Medicine in 1980. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn and Long Island Jewish Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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2800 Marcus Ave Ste 201 New Hyde Park, NY 11042Make an Appointment
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Dr. Eliot Zimablist is a successful, well-respected clinician and consultant in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Gastrointestinal Endoscopy with more than 35 years of clinical experience. Dr. Zimbalist has 14 years of experience as Division Director...read moreGastroenterology
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City University Of New York School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1980
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hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
- Recipient of 19
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% lower than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
83%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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